Winter is not only snow-covered streets, frosts and noses blue from the cold, but also the time of long-awaited holidays, tangerine aroma and making cherished wishes. Children especially love the winter time, when they can play snowballs, go skiing, ice skating or, as in the good old days, go down the hill, and also change into carolers and visit guests with the whole friendly company.
From the evening of January 6 to January 19, the most magical and fun time comes - the celebration of Christmas time. To make the owners of the houses the most friendly and benevolent, children can be given to learn funny carols for Christmas. Then you will be more likely to get a delicious treat.
A bit of history
The origin of the words “carols”, “carols”, “carols” is rooted in Latin, in the word “calends”, which means “the first day of the month”. In January, the celebration begins on Christmas night from the 6th to the 7th and ends on Epiphany (January 19). Initially, in pagan times, the Slavs showed respect to the god Kolyada, the protector of the harvest and prosperity in the house. According to the old calendar with folk songs andfestivities glorified the patron at the end of December, during the winter solstice, starting on the 21st and ending on the 25th.
Since the formation of Christianity, the people began to honor and express words of gratitude to Jesus Christ, to praise his birth. The symbol of these holy days is the Bethlehem eight-pointed star. The day before Christmas (January 6, according to the new style), the Slavic people called Kolyada. It was from this moment that the old sun was replaced by a new, young one, spring and summer were ahead, and the holy evenings before Epiphany were called Christmas time.
Christmas traditions
Among the Slavs, the main custom in celebrating Christmas carols was the honoring of Christ. Children and the younger generation put on traditional clothes, decorated the Bethlehem star cut out of cardboard, went to visit neighbors, read carol verses and sang Christmas songs. The custom ended with fun, a plentiful feast, dancing and festivities in the yard.
Festive attire
In the old days, mummers dressed in sheepskin coats "upside down", their faces were hidden under animal masks. Traditional - goat, wolf, bear, horse. Now you can cut out such masks yourself, rummage through the bins, find an old shaggy fur coat or a shabby sheepskin coat, earflaps, long colorful dresses on the floor, scarves, large jewelry. You can stick a mustache, draw an image of a character on your face. The main thing is not to forget to wash yourself thoroughly with holy water or go to church for communion, because according toit is not desirable for Christian customs to dress up as animals.
Characters
According to Russian customs, Christmas carols are not complete without a star - the bearer of a decorated eight-pointed star, a bell ringer, and a fur-bearer with a huge bag for gifts from neighbors. These heroes must be present among a friendly cheerful company. It is better to take participants in the procession with rich, sonorous voices and a positive attitude.
How to carol correctly
- While walking down the street, ringing bells, Russian Christmas carols are sung together and loudly.
- You don't need to brazenly tumble into your neighbor's house, you should first knock or ring the bell. After the owner opens the door, you must definitely ask for permission to conduct a festive ceremony.
- Then the participants sing ditties or read Christmas poems.
- After the owners fill the bag of mehonoshi with treats, carolers should sincerely thank them.
- There is no need to gobble up the gifts “in one person”, it is better to arrange a joint feast after the procession and equally share the coins or banknotes donated by the owners.
- If a relative of one of the neighbors died during the year, it is better not to carol in these apartments or houses, otherwise you can invite trouble on yourself.
- For the owners to be happy, the first caroler to enter the house should be a man.
Russian songs
Schoolchildren will notit is difficult to learn Russian carols for Christmas and win over the hosts with them. Treats are not given just for beautiful eyes, you need not to make a mistake in the celebration. Easy-to-learn song “Kolyada, Kolyada”.
Kolyada, Kolyada, The carol came
Christmas Eve.
We went looking for
Holy Kolyada
Ivan's yard.
Ivanushka - iron fence (fence, palisade), Pelageyushka - red sun, Small kids - frequent stars.
Whoever gives a pie - to that belly yard, And heifers, and yarushki, there are a lot of edges on the table.
Who does not give a pie - there is no good for him.
For primary school students, a short folk song "Carol" is suitable:
1. Christmas carol was born
Christmas Eve.
Chorus:
Oh, carol, My carol!
2. Open the window, Start Christmas!
Chorus.
3. Open the doors
Get out of bed.
Chorus.
It is easy to remember a funny carol song for Christmas about the biting frost that freezes the nose so that the owners open the door faster and greet the little guests with warm ruddy pies.
1. Like it's cold outside
Freezes the nose, Doesn't tell you to stand long, He orders to serve soon!
2. Or warm pie, Or butter, cottage cheese, Or money with a spear, Or silver ruble.
Preschoolers can learn easy words with their parentsa very short and kind song "Carol".
Oh, Carol, Carol, Gold head!
Kolyada came -
Brought you all the best!
You can thank the hosts for the warm welcome and generous treats in an original way - sing the carol "Ay, thanks to the hostess."
Ay, thanks to the hostess
For soft pies!
Ay, lu, ah, lyuli, For soft pies!
Yes thanks to that
Who is the boss in the house!
Ay, lu, ah, lyuli, Who is the boss in the house!
According to traditions, on January 7, from the very morning, the boys went outside with a carved star, sang folk carols at Christmas, and then visited their neighbors. First of all, they, having approached the window, asked permission from the owners in order to conduct the Christmas ceremony at their home. It is not advisable to be greedy and not let the mummers in. In the evening, mummers with a flashlight went out into the street and also sang folk songs, but it was not customary for them to enter the master's house.
Short and long verses
The Christmas holiday is filled with fairy tales and miracles like no other. At this magical time, Christmas trees are decorated, tables are set, wishes are made, the name of Jesus Christ is glorified, and according to old customs, carol processions of disguised children and youth are held, which are accompanied by the ringing of bells, folk songs and poems.
This short Christmas carol is perfect for a furry girl.
Mekhonoshey I'm called, And I'm not afraid of frost!
I'm coming to you for a light, And I carrybig bag!
The Star of Bethlehem is considered the main symbol of the holiday, bringing goodness and peace to every family. It was this bright, sun-like magical luminary that lit up at night when Jesus Christ was born. This wonderful congratulatory poem is dedicated to the Christmas star.
Bright Christmas holiday!
There is no happier celebration!
On the night of Christ's birth
A star lit up above the ground.
From that time through the centuries
For us it shines like the sun.
Warms the soul with faith, To make the world more beautiful, better.
Gives sparks of magic
Bright Christmas holiday!
Peace comes to every home…
Merry Christmas!
The bright holiday of the Nativity of Christ teaches people to love their loved ones, to forget all the bad things, to forgive offenders. Help those in trouble, if not by deed, then at least with a sincere word or practical advice that inspires hope, faith, kindness and strength.
In the days of Christmas it is necessary
Do one good thing:
Help, at least with a word, For the unfortunate.
Inconsolable - comfort, Indifferent - sorry, And at least my neighbors
Learn us to love!
If the owners are elderly, you can tell a funny Christmas carol about a cow.
A cow ran from the field to the forest!
Then to the grandfather's yard!
Grandfather to reprimand dispute!
Don't pout, grandpa!
Get out the rubles, you will have bagels.
Yes, call your grandmother, Let him bring a pancake!
Then pancakes and meat
From your supply!
According to tradition, mummers should be greeted kindly and generously rewarded with goodies, this is how the owner attracts happiness, he alth and prosperity to his house.
Run rather carol, Open the gate, May luck be bright, And happiness will be hot, Give us candy, Bright as fireworks
And don't forget the coin, May you be happy!
You shouldn't be greedy, otherwise in this way the "miser" will take away all the virtues from his house. Coins given to guests also bring happiness and we alth to the host's family.
Kolyada came on the eve of Christmas.
God bless whoever is in this house.
We wish good to all people:
Gold, silver, Luxury pies, Soft pancakes, Good he alth, Cow butter.
Here is another interesting selection of short Christmas carol poems for children.
And here are some more little rhymes that are easy to learn:
Kolyada comes to your house, And carries bags of goodness, Who will give us the most, A big success awaits!
This carol can be remembered very quickly. It is suitable for both children and adults:
Kolyada is walking around the city, Selam, streets, houses, Even in rain and bad weather
Knock again toyou, You all congratulate Christ, He was born into this world, Treat us soon, Give me marshmallows soon!
Singing such a carol, you can safely count on a rich treat:
Christmas has come again, We sing carols for you, And comes to every home
Merry Christmas to all.
Gives happiness and success, Many songs, ringing laughter, Many happy verses, Mandarin, pies!
Carols can be divided into several parts. Each participant can learn only one or two lines. It'll be fun:
Chatushki
Chatushka is a short song quatrain filled with emotions, which describes a particular case with someone. Subjects - any, from symbolic to obscene. On holidays, especially on Christmas carols, Maslenitsa and Ivan Kupala, this folklore genre is popular. They are performed by both children and adults.
We will sing carols, Bring happiness to your home.
And if you treat me, Expect a lot of money!
Children can be given something sweet, and an adult can be treated to stronger dishes.
Carols, carols, Guys - chocolates, Adult bacon sandwich, We're having fun, folks!
This beautiful congratulatory ditty about the glorification of Christ, performed by children, will definitely please the owners.
An angel descended from the sky to us, And said, "Jesus was born."
We came to glorify him, And congratulations on your holiday.
The dramatized approach to the performance of Christmas carols looks interesting. To do this, you need to pick up a guy and a girl who will sing this ditty expressively and provocatively.
- Where have you been wifey?
What did you bring with you?
- I'm from Christmas carols hubby
Here's a bag of goodies!
Modern poets also remain faithful to ancient customs. Funny ditties-carols on Christmas were composed by Alenchik Boravonos.
Make a wish at Christmas time, So that everything is in order in life…
To love, he alth, children, To peace in the country and on the planet.
And here is another option:
Kolyada you are young, Dressed up as always.
Singing songs, Pies eat.
With humor
Not a single carol procession is complete without fun and jokes, otherwise the excessive seriousness would have bored everyone long ago, and the people would not have felt that very festive winter mood.
One has only to imagine for a moment a woman with a beard and a grandfather with a tail - and immediately a smile spreads on the face, like the sun.
Kolyada, Kolyada…
And the woman has a beard.
And grandfather grew a tail.
He runs to the girls, scoundrel.
Kolyada, Kolyada…
We dance all year round.
And on all fours
Climb the steps boldly.
Kids will surely love this short, funny Christmas carol about a little boy.
Little boy
Sat on the sofa, Crackle sofa
- drive the ruble!
This joke can be performed both at Christmas and Old New Year.
We dance and sing, We will bring joy to your house.
Generous - profit in the new year, Well, the greedy people are bankrupt!
And this short Christmas carol for kids is perfect for when there are a lot of girls in the caroling team.
We are cool, funny, There are fat ones, there are thin ones, We will gather you in a round dance, We will find suitors for ourselves!
In Belarusian
Kolyada is a family holiday that brings together all relatives and friends at the same table. This tradition is one of the most important values. In Belarus, on January 6, a fast Christmas dinner is prepared in every house. Mandatory dishes on the table are kutia and pancakes. The guardians of traditions began to dine only after the first star rose in the sky. After that, they lit a candle, prayed to God, and then began to eat.
CHORA ZVYACHORA
Uchora Zvyachora
Dawn of dawn.
The dawn has dawned, The light blew.
The light is hanging:
Christ is rising.
Christ's Rajenne
People in safety.
People, vybyagaytse, Christa is a Thai.
Christa the Thai, Nam kalyadugive.
According to custom, feasts are held both among relatives and with the invitation of friends and neighbors. On the day of January 7, after a long fast, the hosts put vodka, wine and various dishes on the table. And in the evening, carol processions begin.
Good evening Tamu, Who gets this lady!
We are on our own, Z janoyu, Became healed, Celebrating Kalyady.
A pa getai mov
Budzma everyone is he althy, A pa getai kazzy
Live and caresses.
For a long time, caroling has acquired a magical meaning. It is through such rituals that one can acquire God's protection for the whole coming year.
Holy Rage - jumping for people.
Holy Christmas - joyful jumping.
Holy Christmas - doubling frost.
Christmas frost of goodness bite (ushchypne) by the nose.
Each host strives to generously present guests with goodies for their warm visit and the performance of carols, which are called "scrubs". "Carols have come - serve pancakes and pancakes," - with these words they entered the neighbor's hut.
Kalyada arrived on a white canoe.
Ye konichak - the month is clear, Ye durachka - clear iris, Ye puzhachka - clear asterisk, Ye vasechak - s tostaga lyadku, Ye kazhushok - s snyazhku.
In Belarus, carolers take a goat with them. It is believed that it is this pet that drives away evil spirits and symbolizes a rich harvest and livestock offspring. A nimble boy dressed up in the image of a goator a girl. He was put on a sheepskin coat or fur coat turned inside out, and a mask on his head. In some Belarusian villages, a goat is made from straw, then they go home with it.
These Christmas carols for the newly married owner.
Rode Kalyada
3 endsends.
Kalyada drove in
To Mishechku.
Mishechka, but hadzyain, Give kaljadzіtsy:
Pood of cotton grass, Bread loaf, Meat pawpaw, Paras with a boast, Kilbas with Shastom.
Here is Kalyada
For the pile Ninachka.
Names can be substituted and others.
And the frosts are hurting…
And the frosts are thrashing, Yes, the gate is hiding.
P ry n e ў:
Holy evening, Yes, the gate is hiding.
- Chamu ў tsyabe, Valodzka, Yes kazhushka nima?
- Nashto me kazhuh, Kali ў mene Lenachka.
- Yana spacee, - Me sagrey.
Belarusian song “Oh, wound, wound…” is dedicated to the young hostess.
Oh, wound, wound
Zory zazzyali.
P ry n e ў:
Holy evening
Kind people!
Ni earlier tago
Hannachka ўstall.
Pa dvru hadzila
-Ўthe whole yard was painted.
Step on the gani
-Gani zazzyali.
Stepped on the steam
-Three began to flock.
Try began to flock, Bayars sit down.
Bayars sit down, Cups are pouring.
Cups are pouring, Hannachka ўpraising.
In Ukrainian
In Ukraine, the celebration of Kolyad is distinguished by a variety of subjects. In addition to traditional Christmas and church songs, children's and everyday folk motives are performed. Carol words are easy to remember thanks to the collapsible rhyme.
Kolyada, kolyad, caroler, Goodness with honey spitting, But the song is not like that, Give, didu, p'yataka.
And ti, babo, hryvnia, Bo all the water vip'yu!
No one looks forward to Christmas Eve like kids do. For kids, this is a real big holiday. On Christmas Eve, they happily go to their godparents, bring them a holy supper with kutya and receive gifts. At Christmas, kids have the opportunity to dress up in appropriate costumes and, together with their parents, take part in folk caroling with songs, jokes and poems.
Carols, sheep.
- I can't, sir.
- Vіkno, lamb.
- So rogi, sir.
- Punch you sheep.
- So hurt, sir.
- Tie up, lamb.
- That's nothing, sir.
- I will give, ram.
- Thank you sir.
Good evening!
Christmas holidays have long been of great importance for the Ukrainian people, and carols have also remained faithful accompaniments of holy evenings.
Beagle heifer and birch tree
That one became.
I'll give you a carol, uncle, Give lard.
Beagle heifer and birch tree
The one in the uncle's door.
I'll give you a carol, uncle, Thatgive me a pie.
There are a lot of Ukrainian carols. They are all kind and funny.
Koliada, Kolyada, Kolyada…
Kolyada, kolyad, kolyada!
Cold collection is not bіda.
Doors can be fixed more, Start us up to you!
Everyone who has your house, Be good and rich!
Give birth in the city
I potatoes, i cabbage, Tomatoes and cucumbers
I for son, i for daughter.
Axis of promotion in us is taka!
Wee prepare a p’yatak!
Folk carols contain historical heritage and the preservation of those good old customs that Slavic ancestors lived by.
