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What Ukrainian folk chant inspired one of the world's most recognizable Christmas melodies? Learn!
"Carol of the Bells" is a popular Christmas carol composed by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych in 1914. The melody is based on a traditional Ukrainian folk chant called "Shchedryk" which was originally associated with the coming of spring. The simple, four-note motif has become one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable musical themes of the holiday season, featured in countless films, commercials, and popular culture renditions.