About Koliadka
Koliadka is a music genre that emerged in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. It is usually classed as a form of Christmas carol, Russian folk song and Ukrainian folk song.
From Wikipedia
Koliadka are traditional songs usually sung in Eastern Slavic, Central European and Eastern European countries during the Christmas holiday season. It is believed that everything sung about will come true.
Singing of koliadky is connected with the practice of koliaduvannia (koleduvane, kolędowanie), which involves people, usually children and youths, going from house to house carrying a star and greeting the hosts with songs.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Koliadka.
- ↑ Christmas carol
- ↑ Russian folk song
- ↑ Ukrainian folk song
- ↑ Slavic rite song
- ↑ Belarusian folk song
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Koliadka?
Koliadka is a music genre that emerged in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. It is usually classed as a form of Christmas carol, Russian folk song and Ukrainian folk song.
Where and when did Koliadka originate?
Koliadka originated in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine.