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Chant Your Way to a Happy Holiday Season with the Debut of 'Shchedryk' as a Digital Collectible set "Carol of the Bells".

Ukrainian Folk Chant 'Shchedryk' Set to Debut as a Digital Collectible: A Holiday Classic Gets a Modern Twist

This Holiday season, add a unique and festive touch to your digital collection with the Ukrainian folk chant "Shchedryk." This modern twist on a classic holiday song was created by SurR.Ai, a team of artists and technologists who specialize in developing digital art. The set includes an animated video visualization of the traditional Ukrainian Christmas Carol. This digital collectible is available now for a limited time on the OpenSea marketplace, so be sure to add it to your collection today!

"Carol of the Bells" is a Ukrainian folk chant, also known as "Shchedryk," composed by Mykola Leontovych in 1914. The song is based on a traditional Ukrainian folk story about a swallow that sings on New Year's Eve to announce the coming spring. In the song, the swallow sings about the abundance of the year's harvest, symbolized by the ringing of the bells.
The song was popularized in the United States by Peter Wilhousky, who wrote English lyrics for it in 1936 and titled it "Carol of the Bells." The song has since become a Christmas classic, with its distinctive minor key and fast, repeating melodies evoking the joy and excitement of the holiday season.
The song is often associated with Christmas bells, as the ringing of bells is central to the song's theme. In many cultures, bells are a symbol of celebration and joy, and their ringing is believed to bring good luck and prosperity. The ringing of bells at Christmas time is a tradition that dates back centuries, and "Carol of the Bells" has become a beloved part of this tradition.
Whether you are listening to the original Ukrainian folk chant or the English version by Peter Wilhousky, "Carol of the Bells" is a timeless and enchanting song that captures the spirit of the holiday season. The song made its North American debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 1922, when The Ukrainian Republic Capella, a choir from Ukraine, performed it as part of their historic tour of the United States.

Since its premiere at Carnegie Hall, "Carol of the Bells" has become a worldwide Christmas favorite, with its distinctive minor key and fast, repeating melodies evoking the joy and excitement of the holiday season. The song has been recorded by numerous artists and has been featured in a variety of media, including films, television shows, and commercials.

To mark the 100th anniversary of the song's North American premiere at Carnegie Hall, the venue hosted a special performance of "Carol of the Bells." The concert featured a variety of performers, including choral groups, soloists, and orchestras, and was a celebration of the enduring popularity and cultural significance of this classic Ukrainian folk chant.

The return of "Carol of the Bells" to Carnegie Hall was a historic and memorable occasion, and the performance was a fitting tribute to the enduring legacy of this beloved Christmas song.



"Carol of the Bells," also known as "Shchedryk," is more than just a popular Christmas song. It is also a Ukrainian folk chant that holds great cultural significance and has a rich history.

Despite the challenges it has faced over the years, "Carol of the Bells" has survived and remained a beloved and enduring part of Ukrainian culture. During World War II, the song was banned by the Nazi occupation forces, as they sought to suppress Ukrainian culture and identity. Despite this, the song continued to be passed down through the generations.

Today, "Carol of the Bells" is a Christmas classic that is known and loved by people all over the world. It serves as a reminder of the enduring ties of home and hearth and the importance of preserving cultural traditions. While it is often associated with the holiday season, "Carol of the Bells" is much more than just a Christmas song – it is a Ukrainian cry of independence that has survived and thrived despite the challenges it has faced.

Christmas is a time for hope and renewal, and this is especially true in Ukraine, which has faced many challenges and difficulties in recent years. The ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia has had a significant impact on the country, and the struggle for independence and freedom has been a key part of this conflict.

Despite the challenges and hardships, Ukraine remains a country with a rich cultural heritage, and Christmas is an important part of this heritage. Each year, Ukrainians celebrate Christmas with traditions that have been passed down through the generations, including carol singing, gift giving, and the decoration of Christmas trees.

For many Ukrainians, Christmas is a time of hope and optimism, as they look forward to a future of peace and prosperity. The stories of enemies reconciling and imagining peace that are often shared during the holiday season are a reminder of the enduring power of hope and the possibility of reconciliation and healing, even in the midst of conflict.

Christmas is a time that reminds us all of the enduring power of hope and the importance of coming together in times of crisis. It is a time when we are reminded that justice and love will always prevail, even in the darkest of times. So, Christmas is a time of hope and renewal for Ukraine, and the country is trying to share this message with the world.



We're excited to announce that "Shchedryk" is set to debut as a digital collectible set "Carol of the Bells"! With the help of artificial intelligence SurR.Ai, we've created a set of three NFTs to celebrate this great Ukrainian song. Now you can own a little piece of Ukrainian musical history.

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