Short carols for children 4-5 years old. Russian folk carols for Christmas - short, children's
In January we have many holidays: New Year, Christmas, Old New Year.
These days, people have fun, visit each other, wish happiness, health and prosperity, set a rich table and invite relatives to visit. In addition to festive feasts, at Christmas it is customary to carol, walk around the yards, and sing carols with wishes of health and happiness.
What are carols, how to carol correctly, what costumes do you wear for caroling?
The tradition of caroling dates back to pagan times, when our ancestors worshiped the goddess of fertility Kolyada and celebrated the winter solstice, when the days became longer and the nights became shorter. People sang songs dedicated to this event so that the harvest would be good and there would be prosperity in the house.
With the birth of Christianity, the two holidays became intertwined and are practically one. At Christmas, adults and children dress up, go to their relatives and friends, learn carols, generosity, and wish everyone well-being and happiness. Carols are traditional ritual songs, which are often of a religious nature, glorifying the birth of Jesus Christ. With the words of carols they began to thank God for all the good things that happened in the old year, and they praised the generosity and hospitality of the hosts.
How to carol correctly
According to tradition, mummers walk around the village: boys and girls dressed in costumes and sing carols. The spectacle is very bright and interesting.
Firstly, to carol, you need to gather in a group of at least three people. At the head of the company of mummers is the “star”, who carries a large eight-pointed star on a stick - a symbol of the birth of Jesus Christ. The star is the main attribute of Christmas. It can be cut out of cardboard or made of wire, decorated with sparkles and broken toys.The star is the main person. He must know carols very well and sing them.
Next comes the bell ringer, who carries the bell. He calls, thereby informing the owners that carolers are coming.
And the procession ends with ‘mekhonosh’ . He has a bag where the owners put various sweets, rolls, and bagels. The bag should be bright and made of durable fabric. You can decorate it with stars, a month, and the sun.
Before starting caroling, the mummers must ask the owner for permission to carol. Of course, no one refuses this request, but for decency you still need to ask permission. If the owner has given the go-ahead, the mummers thank him, wish the hospitable hosts health, happiness, prosperity and begin to sing carols.
Christmas carols for children
It’s not at all difficult to teach children to carol. They can remember little carols. By learning carols and schedrovkas with children, we introduce them to the traditions of Slavic culture. Children very quickly perceive the words of carols by ear. A few repetitions and they know them by heart. Moreover, knowing that they will be given sweets later, children learn carols quickly.
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Kolyada, Kolyada!
Give us some pie
Or a loaf of bread,
Or a chicken with a tuft,
Cockerel with a comb.
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Christ the Savior
Born at midnight
In a poor den
He settled.
Christ the Lord,
On your birthday,
Give it to all people
World of enlightenment!
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And I am small and remote,
Born on Tuesday
I studied on Wednesday
Read books,
Magnify Christ!
Congratulations to you!
Be healthy.
Merry Christmas!
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Today an angel came down to us,
And he sang: “Christ is born!”
We came to glorify Christ,
Happy holiday to you!
Nowadays, children go around singing carols to have fun and get treats.
Children can be dressed up in bright clothes.
For example, a buffoon: wear a bright shirt, trousers, a hat on his head with bells, and gird his shirt with a belt. If your children go caroling, make sure they are dressed warmly and don't forget to give them mittens so they don't get cold. Winter is still outside!
It is often customary to sow the floor with grain so that there is prosperity in homes.“I sow, sow, sow, Happy New Year or Merry Christmas!”
By learning carols with children, we help them develop memory and creativity; children learn about the rituals and traditions of Christmas.
Short carols for children at Christmas
Give me some sweet honey
Yes, a piece of pie
I will dance and sing.
And I’ll sing carols!
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I help my mother.
I carol until the morning.
Have pity baby
Give me some candy!
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Don't send the children away.
And give us a tastier treat!
Give me some sushi and bagels,
And some kind of gift!
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We carol, we carol,
We alternate songs and dances!
And squatted, and around,
Treat yourself to some pie!
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Children go home
give us some treats!
We wish you good luck,
And health to boot
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The mummers came
Everyone is wearing makeup.
We will entertain you
Cheer up!
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Give us some coins
Candy for the children
We don't bring harm to people.
We cannot be denied!
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A horned goat is coming.
Rich in carols.
What is the chest filled with?
Put it in our bag!
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I'm called Mekhonoshey,
And I'm not afraid of frost!
I'm coming to see you,
And I'm carrying a big bag!
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Ding-ding, ding-ding, the bells are ringing!
Sons and daughters have come to you!
You meet carolers,
Greet us with a smile!
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Mother winter has come.
Open the gates!
Christmas time has come!
The carols have arrived!
Kolyada-molyada!
Carols with wishes
Merry Christmas to you, people!
may you have peace and harmony
So that you don't know grief,
And they lived in wealth!
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An angel came down from heaven to you
And he said: “Christ was born!”
We came to glorify Christ,
And congratulate you on the holiday.
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Kolyada has arrived
On the eve of Christmas.
God bless whoever is in this house
We wish all people well.
Gold, silver,
Lush pies,
Soft pancakes.
Good health,
Cow butter.
Costumes for caroling
To sing carols correctly, it is not enough just to learn the words of the songs. You also need to dress up and choose costumes for caroling for the children.
You can dress up children in folk style.
Clothes should be bright and elegant. You can look for something suitable in your grandmother’s chest and sew a suit for your child. For a girl, you can choose a bright scarf, a beautiful bright and fluffy skirt, preferably a long one, make a wreath, and decorate it with multi-colored ribbons.
Boys can also wear a folk-style shirt, decorated with embroidery, and wide trousers. The whole company can be dressed up and sent caroling around the village.
Masks.
Masks have always been an important element of Christmas costume. Previously, they were sewn from thick fabric and leather. Now you can buy a ready-made mask or try to make it yourself. What masks are most often worn at Christmas: goat, deer, dog, horse masks.
Goat.
A typical carol character. You can put on a sheepskin coat or sheepskin coat turned inside out, put on a goat mask, and a knitted cap on your head, to which you can attach horns.
Bear.
Also a participant in the festivities for Christmas and Old New Year. The suit can be rented. Or you can also put on your grandmother’s old fur coat, your grandfather’s hat with earflaps, paint your face, draw a nose. Just! And the bear costume is ready!
Adults will not be able to resist dressed up children singing songs in sonorous children's voices. They will be generously treated with sweets and given coins. After all, children will bring so much joy and will greatly lift the spirits of both family and neighbors.
Learn Christmas carols with your children and congratulate your family on the holiday.
According to tradition, caroling begins in the evening of January 6, and on January 7 throughout the day. Both adults and children can sing carols; we have selected special carol songs for you to celebrate the Nativity of Christ.
Carols for children at Christmas
The sparrow flies
Twirls his tail,
And you people know
Light up the tables
Receive guests
Happy Christmas!
Kolyada, Kolyada!
And sometimes there is a carol
On Christmas Eve
Kolyada has arrived
Christmas brought.
An angel has come down to us today
And he sang: “Christ is born.”
We came to glorify Christ,
And congratulate you on the holiday.
Here we go, shepherds,
All our sins are forgiven.
We make our way to home,
We glorify Christ God.
You will give us -
we will praise
and you won’t give -
we will reproach!
Kolyada, Kolyada!
Serve the pie!
Kolyada, Kolyada,
It's Christmas Eve!
Good auntie,
The pie is delicious
Don't cut, don't break,
Serve it quickly
Two, three,
We've been standing for a long time
Let us not stand!
The stove is heating up
I want some pie!
Kolyada-kolyadin!
I'm alone with my dad.
Knee-deep casing -
Give me some pie, uncle!
Kolyada, Kolyada!
Give us some pie
Or a loaf of bread,
Or half a buck,
Or a chicken with a crest,
Cockerel with a comb!
Merry Christmas to you, people,
May you have peace and harmony!
So that you don't know grief,
May we remain in abundance!
Give you, Lord,
In the field of nature,
Threshed on the threshing floor,
Kvashni thickening,
There is sporin on the table,
Thicker sour cream
The cows are milked!
Tyapu-lyapu, quickly give me a carol!
My legs are chilly - I’ll run home.
Whoever gives is the prince,
Whoever doesn’t give in will go to hell!
Short Christmas carols
Good evening to good people!
Let the holiday be merry.
Merry Christmas to you.
We wish you happiness and joy!
Generous evening, good evening!
Good health to good people!!!
Little guy
Sat down on a sheaf
plays the pipe,
Kolyada is amusing.
Christ the Savior
Born at midnight.
In a poor den
He settled.
Here above the nativity scene
The star is shining.
Christ the Master,
On your birthday
Give it to all the people
World of enlightenment!
Good evening to you,
Affectionate owner,
Rejoice, rejoice, earth,
The Son of God was born into the world.
Carols, carols, carols -
Pancakes are good with honey!
And without honey - it’s not the same,
Give me some pies, auntie!
Carols!
They brought you pancakes and pancakes
In a painted cart,
On the raven tip.
Caroling, caroling
From family to family we wander
We will tell you poems,
Give us some pies
Well, it would be better if there were coins
We'll buy the candy ourselves.
And also a handful of nuts,
And let's take a thimble of wine!
Mister, gentlemen,
The master's wife
Open the doors
And give us a gift!
Pie, roll
Or anything else!
We'll call you by phone
With wishes and bow.
We came to carol
Merry Christmas to you!
Heaven gave to Christ
Christmas star.
Earth with love and faith
Gave the Baby a cave.
The angels praised with singing.
Preserving purity, beauty,
Chastity and humility
Mother Mary breathed into Christ.
Kolyada, Kolyada,
Wait for a miracle, the time has come -
Find out the groom's face
Caroling on a dark night.
Throw the shoe there
Where is the cherished destiny?
Light candles at midnight
Sing songs loudly.
And hope that
That everything will be fine!
You, master, don’t be tormented,
Give it quickly!
What about the current frost?
Doesn't tell me to stand for long
Orders to serve soon:
Either pies come out of the oven,
Or a penny of money,
Or a pot of cabbage soup!
God bless you
A yard full of bellies!
And to the stables of horses,
Into the calf barn,
To the guys' hut
And take care of the kittens!
Russian carols for Christmas
The road of the wise men and shepherds
We are moving behind a wonderful star.
When you can't find her with your eyes,
A young heart will see her.
When she goes beyond the clouds
Or the passions of the world will cloud your eyes.
Then make your heart sighted,
It will not disappoint your hopes.
And you will outshine her cool light,
Without daring to use a household lamp
Follow the wise men and shepherds,
The night doors are boldly opening.
Look how in the mother of pearl of the clouds
We are moving over the abyss of heaven,
Along the shimmering and narrow road,
The road of the wise men and shepherds.
The magical night is coming
The night is holy
Brings bright joy
Illuminating souls.
Open the gate
Kolyada walking,
Christmas Eve
Bringing happiness to you.
So that your house is full
And good and good,
It's good to live in it
Without worries and burdens.
Caroling carol
From centuries today,
May a star shine for you
Grace of the Lord.
I'm caroling, I'm caroling
I will go into any hut.
I'll ask the hostess
Let's have some sweets.
And cookies and sweets,
And sherbet with nuts,
And halva and chocolate,
Pastille and marmalade,
Delicious cake,
Sweet ice cream
We'll eat it ourselves
And treat each other
And the hostess, and the hostess
Remember with a kind word!
We wish everyone good health,
So that with brotherly love
I came to you every day,
I believe that I gave you happiness.
And now let the world rejoice,
Rejoices, triumphs,
Jesus Christ was born
The world is saved! The world has lit up!
And we, the faithful people,
We magnify Christ
Angel songs
We dedicate it to him!
Gloria!
Merry Christmas!
We'll bake pies
At the hour of the Great Kolyada,
And let's go as a family to family,
We will bring joy to people.
Let us sing the praises of Christ,
Let the soul sing in the body,
May goodness come with goodness,
Brings bright happiness.
Our savior and creator,
Miracle of light blacksmith,
We glorify you
Always be with us.
Let us wish at this hour,
So that you have everything,
And patience and peace,
So that everyone values life.
Good evening to you,
Affectionate owner,
Rejoice, rejoice, earth,
The Son of God was born into the world.
We are coming to you, master,
With good news.
Rejoice, rejoice, earth,
The Son of God was born into the world.
With good news
From the holy city.
Rejoice, rejoice, earth,
The Son of God was born into the world.
The sun is shining in the manger in the hay
The Son of God was born for the salvation of the world.
Cold night
The born will feel cold
King of Kings of the entire Universe.
Angelic choirs praise God in heaven,
Glorifies the whole earth, forests and mountains,
Praises Dubrova
living God
The accession of Christ.
Evil spirits cry piteously in the desert,
People are enjoying Christmas now:
The king reigned
God was born
He appeared to us to save us.
You, Mother Mary, are the reason for joy,
Ask the Lord, beg your son
I will help you in life,
Our way to heaven,
We will sing: “Glory to God!”
With regards to you,
From house to house
With an open soul,
We will knock on doors,
Treat us to some food.
Take the treat,
Don't say unnecessary words
Talk about love
About the savior of the soul.
Have fun and walk,
Sing songs together
Kolyada came for a reason,
The skies opened.
Amazing night
All worries are driven away,
Kolyada - Kolyada,
She's amazing!
Good evening, generous evening,
Good health to good people.
The falcon has arrived
Sat at the window
I cut the cloth.
And the leftovers are for the owners’ hats,
And the scraps and for the belts,
Hello, happy holiday!
Funny carols for Christmas
We dressed up cool
They sat in the white sleigh.
We drove to you, we drove,
For gingerbread with nuts.
For honey, and with my darling,
For some sweet liqueur!
Good auntie,
Give me some sweet cakes.
Kolyada-molyada,
On the eve of Christmas,
Give it, don't break it,
Give everything whole.
If you drop a little one,
You can’t even pray to God.
If you don't serve the flatbread, we'll break the windows.
If you don't serve the pie, we'll take the cow by the horns.
The little boy sat down on the sofa,
The sofa is fragile - drive away the ruble!
I carol, I carol,
I smell moonshine with my nose,
Sausage and lard.
Pour it, otherwise I'll pay.
We give you our carols,
We only ask for chocolates,
Beer, kvass and wine,
Yes, hot pancake!
Kolyada is coming to your house,
And he carries bags of goods,
Who will give us the most?
Great success awaits him!
I sing carols and I smell vodka in my nose
Whether it's a pot of water or wine - we drunkards are always happy
Chi champagne chi cognac abi vipit fool.
Carols, carols,
Chocolates for the boys
Adults sandwich with lard,
We're having fun, people!
Kolyada-molyada
She arrived young.
We found a carol
In Ivan's yard!
Hey, Uncle Ivan,
Take the good stuff out into the yard!
How cold it is outside
Freezes nose
Doesn't tell me to stand for long
He orders it to be served soon,
Or a warm pie
Or money with a spear,
Or a silver ruble!
Kolyada, Kolyada!!!
Give me whiskey, give me ice!!!
But for a snack we need
Feijoa and avocado!!!
Carols are like ditties,
We know a million of them.
Give me a gram to drink,
We will sing them to you at that very moment!
Kolyada - molyada
I entered a new gate!
And behind it comes the frost
It has grown over the tyn!
He brought cold
So, grandfather Arkhip
Became young!
The frost is small
Yes, he doesn’t tell me to stand!
The frost does not tell me to stand,
It's time for us to carol.
Ukrainian carols for Christmas
Kolyad, carol girl
Good palyanitsya
I'm a little girl
I'm standing in front of the hut
I'm playing in a sniffle
I amuse the children
And you people, feel it
Prepare Kolyada
Apple, peas
These are my nursery rhymes
Gorishechka's money
Whisper in the gut
And if you won’t let me
That's empty for me
Christ was born
The world is having fun
Holy Evening!
The table is covered with a tablecloth,
I have my homeland
They gathered to check the star,
“Christ was born” Casati.
Twelve mi strava pokustuyomo,
Vertepniks of all often
And in peace the candles are lit.
Christ is born! Slavimo!
Kings and Magi will come
Ring carols between the huts.
All the joy of the world is illuminated -
Christ was born in a manger!
Carols, carols, carols,
Good with honey scorching,
But it’s not the same without honey,
Give me some pie, please.
Yak won't give me a pie,
I'll take the bull by the horns,
I'll take you to the market,
I’ll buy my own pie.
Kolyadin, Kolyadin,
I'm alone with my dad.
Don't marvel at me
Show off to Kovbas.
Kolyadin, Kolyadin,
I'm alone with my dad.
Knee-high casing, -
Give me some pie, man!
Good evening, Tobi,
Sir.
Rejoice, oh rejoice, earth,
Son of God was born.
Make the tables
It's all kilims.
Rejoice, oh rejoice, earth,
Son of God was born.
Then put the rolls
With spring wheat.
Rejoice, oh rejoice, earth,
Son of God was born.
Bo will come to you,
Three holidays are visiting.
Rejoice, oh rejoice, earth,
Son of God was born.
And the first holiday
Christmas.
Rejoice, oh rejoice, earth,
Son of God was born.
And another holiday
Saint Basil.
Rejoice, oh rejoice, earth,
Son of God was born.
And the third holiday
Holy Vodokhresche.
Rejoice, oh rejoice, earth,
Son of God was born.
carol-carol,
A series of months are coming.
Dressed in leather jackets,
Like a shepherdess in a den.
Kolyada-kolyadnitsa,
It's a joy for children,
Generous for a hotel
At Llaniya Torbintsi.
Kolyad, Kolyad, Kolyad,
And the grandfather looked out from the stove,
And the woman with the little candle -
Walking around the blind man's buff.
Runaway heifer from Bereznichka
That's how it became.
I'll give you a carol, uncle,
Give me some bacon.
Big heifer and birch tree
The one in the uncle's door.
I'll give you a carol, uncle,
Then give me a pie.
Good evening to you, sir!
Bring us a couple of cowbass,
Oh, go around the stove,
Look for some gossip for us.
Vinesi sala, don’t be stingy,
So that your barley is born,
Just press one hundred kip of life,
So that the whole sieve was filled!
There were so many cattle,
So the wheat was born,
The house needs everything -
The carolers were treated to a treat.
Horned wolf
Having gone orati
To your field,
Half.
And from end to end
Blame the little one,
And to the top of the mountain
A piece of salsa.
Oh, God, let me wait for Christmas,
Let's go to caroling before grandfather.
And our grandfather has plenty of bread:
Two stitches of life, and the third is wheat
On the palyantsi,
And a quarter of the buckwheat for the buckwheat.
And the fifth one is vivsa. That's the whole carol.
Kolyad, Kolyad, Kolyada
At the end of the peek.
I have a happy birthday
Light a candle for joy.
Call Kolyada to the house,
To greet Jesus.
Good people, carol,
Sin of God, be foolish!
I'm singing carols,
I smell Kovbas,
And it’s still not enough
Give me some lard.
Salo is great,
I'm pulling on your face
The face is torn
The lard is gone.
Good evening!
I'm a little girl
My gentle little barefoot,
Peak, Mick,
Give me a carol.
On a good day, in good time,
We are sending you away from Holidays!
From the Holy Supper,
Merry carols,
Hai carol is mooning
And he sows with snow.
High Rik Novy Nese u Khatu
There is a lot of happiness and joy.
Kolyada, Kolyada
Look at the police.
The cowbass lie there,
It stinks to run away.
Give it, baby, to the cowbass -
In the summer I will graze the horses.
Don’t give me a cowbashi -
At least feed it yourself.
Christmas is a bright, cozy and family holiday. In the Christian tradition, it symbolizes the birth of Jesus Christ, who was destined to give his life to atone for human sins. Christmas brings hope for the best and faith in goodness, therefore, regardless of our attitude towards religion, many try to adhere to beautiful Christmas traditions and customs.
On the eve of Christmas, on Christmas Eve (Holy Evening) - January 6, all households gather at a generous table, which should have 12 dishes. This is the last day of a 40-day fast, so food should be lean and consist of vegetables and fruits. The number 12 itself also has a symbolic meaning: these are the 12 apostles of Christ in the Last Supper, and the 12 months of the year. Kutya and uzvar are the main dishes on the Christmas table.
As soon as the first star appears, the festive dinner begins, which could last from 2 to 4 hours. After the meal they began to sing carols. The ritual of caroling came to us from the ancient Slavs and was associated with the winter solstice and the birth of the god Kolyada. Carolers dressed up in costumes and walked around the courtyards, announcing the birth of the new Sun with carol songs. With the adoption of Christianity, caroling was preserved, but it glorified the birth of Christ.
They went caroling in groups, among which was a star who carried a star, a bell ringer with bells to notify everyone that the carolers were coming, and a bell bearer who carried a bag for gifts. The carolers glorified Christmas and wished the owners of the house well-being and prosperity. No one dared to drive away the carolers, as this was considered a great sin.
Today you can support the good tradition of caroling with your children. They can make a cardboard star, take a bell and a gift bag, learn a few carols and sing them to relatives and neighbors. Remind them that they must first ask the hosts for permission and wish them well.
11 of the best carols you can learn with your children
We'll call you by phone
With wishes and bow.
We came to carol
Merry Christmas to you!
Merry Christmas
We came here with goodness
Give us some,
Pie for the path,
So that happiness comes to you,
May you be lucky in everything,
May the Lord give you health,
We sing carols out of sadness!
I'm caroling, I'm caroling
I will go into any hut.
I'll ask the hostess:
Let's have some sweets.
And cookies and sweets,
And sorbet with nuts,
And halva and chocolate,
Pastille and marmalade,
Yummy ice-cream,
Sweet cake.
We will eat ourselves
And treat each other,
And the mistress, oh the mistress
Good words to remember!
Kolyada, Kolyada,
Give me some pie
Or a loaf of bread,
Or half a buck,
Or a chicken with a crest,
Cockerel with a comb!
Open the chests, owners,
Take out your heels!
Give a penny to the carolers!
The sparrow flies
Twirls his tail,
And you people know
Cover the tables
Receive guests
Happy Christmas!
For carols, for carols,
We'll collect chocolates
Tangerines, buns,
Eat, my darlings!
Good evening to good people!
May the holiday be merry.
Merry Christmas to you.
We wish you happiness and joy!
Generous evening, good evening!
Good health to good people!
Carols, carols, carols -
Pancakes are good with honey!
And without honey - it’s not like that, Give me some pies, aunt!
We are carol-carolers
We'll sing it right into your ears.
Give me some sweet candies
May the Lord send you children.
Give me some crisp money,
So that there is happiness in the house.
Give me a handful of coins, master.
Merry Christmas!
A carol came to us,
On the eve of Christmas,
Give us goodness in our hand,
And in return, get
Wealth, happiness and warmth,
The Lord will send it to you,
So be generous
Don't be offended by us for anything!
Kolyada, Kolyada, invite me from the yard!
We'll come to your house now
And we will dance and sing.
We glorify the owners,
We wish them happiness!
Kolyada, Kolyada, fun for you, food for us.
Don’t be stingy, share, here’s a bag, a pie – here!
Hello dear readers. Christmas has long been one of the most beloved holidays. For some time, the New Year displaced this date from the holiday calendar. But now the Christmas festival is revered no less than the New Year's. Former traditions are also returning, which they continued to follow in the outback. Caroling - the singing of special holiday songs - has long been an invariable accompaniment of Christmas. Carols are ritual chants. They traditionally contain congratulations, sincere wishes for well-being, wealth and health, as well as demands for treats. As a rule, young people and children took part in caroling.
They walked in whole groups, sometimes quite large, from house to house, carrying with them a special symbol - a star. Also always present were mummers who wrapped themselves in animal skins, put on homemade masks and even horns.
With rare exceptions, carolers were greeted joyfully, believing that their wishes for health and a bountiful harvest would certainly come true.
That’s why the guys didn’t leave empty-handed; their bags were always full of gifts. They mainly gave sweets, but some owners did not skimp on other products and even money.
Short Christmas carols for children
It is not surprising that the tradition of caroling dates back to the pre-Christian era. Scientists associate the singing of carols with a special Slavic holiday - Kolyada. This is a kind of pagan analogue of the modern New Year.
There are other versions of the appearance of the name, but this is the most likely. At first, deities and forces of nature were sung in songs.
And with the advent of Christianity, the chants received biblical content and began to serve the promotion of Christianity in Kievan Rus. An interesting fact is that carols have existed for a very long time and are transmitted mainly orally. But at the same time, many of them retained not only the words, but also the melody.
When to carol
It is customary to carol on Christmas Eve. This is the evening of January 6, or, as it is also called, Holy Evening. But, of course, you need to learn carols in advance. Also now there are New Year's carols, as well as mixed ones, in which they congratulate on both holidays.
So you can start caroling from the New Year and continue right up to the Epiphany. Many modern authors pay attention to composing Christmas songs and some of them are becoming quite popular. But the greatest value is still the ancient carols left to us as an inheritance from our ancestors.
Probably everyone knows at least one carol. Many people went caroling with friends as children and even as adults they remember these special events with warmth. But it is not necessary to congratulate strangers with such chants.
Relatives will also be happy to hear carols in their home. Many of them are filled with deep meaning and contain sincere words of wishes. Therefore, learning carols is useful even for kids. It is for them that several examples of short options are presented. Let them sound in your home on Christmas evening, adding special color and solemnity to the holiday.
Carols for children at Christmas
The sparrow flies
Twirls his tail,
And you people know
Cover the tables
Receive guests
Happy Christmas!
How cold it is outside
Freezes nose.
Doesn't tell me to stand for long
He tells me to serve it soon
Or a warm pie
Or butter, cottage cheese,
Or money with a spear,
Or a silver ruble!
Christ the Savior
Born at midnight.
In a poor place
He settled.
Right above that place
The star is shining.
Christ the Master,
On your birthday.
Give it to all the people
Peace and forgiveness!
I'm caroling, I'm caroling
I will go into any hut.
I'll ask the hostess:
- Come on, some goodies!
And cookies and sweets,
And sherbet with nuts,
Pastille and marmalade -
I will be glad to receive any gifts.
I will treat everyone
And praise the hostess!
Good evening, generous evening,
Good health to good people.
The falcon has arrived
Sat at the window
I cut the cloth.
And the leftovers are for the owners’ hats,
And the scraps and for the belts,
Hello, happy holiday!
This is how it happened in this world
For many years in a row
On such a magical, good evening
Angels fly to us from heaven
They bring goodness, hope,
Blessing to every home
Happy New Year everyone
And Merry Christmas!
Carols for children in Russian
Carols are distinguished by their beauty and melody. In addition, they have a special, ancient power. After all, many people still believe that the wishes heard in these Christmas songs will definitely come true and that thanks to such chants even fate can be changed. Who knows, maybe that’s why Slavic carols have spread all over the world.
Thus, the most popular carol song in the world, Carol Of The Bells, has Ukrainian roots. This is an old ritual Christmas song “Shchedryk”, arranged by the Ukrainian composer and conductor Nikolai Leontovich.
It was performed even in Soviet times, but only due to the fact that its text had no religious content. It would still be suitable today as a Christmas carol for children.
Here is the translation of “Shchedrik” into Russian:
Shchedrik, Shchedrik, Shchedrovochka,
A swallow has arrived.
I started chirping to myself,
Call the owner:
- Come out, come out, master,
Look at the sheep -
The sheep lambed there,
And the lambs were born
Your goods are all good,
You will have more than a penny,
Even if it’s not money, it’s sex.
Your wife has black eyebrows.
Shchedrik, Shchedrik, Shchedrovochka,
A swallow has arrived.
And this is another carol, which is performed to the same melody by many groups.
On a starry night Christ was born.
He was laid in a simple manger.
An angel descended from heaven into the field,
He announced the news to the shepherds:
“Rejoice, everyone - Christ has been born.
He was laid in a simple manger.”
Glory, glory, glory to God in the highest!
Goodwill to all people!
The angelic choir sang a song,
Peace on earth was proclaimed.
Here are more examples of carol songs for the Christmas holiday.
The night is silent, the night is holy,
People are sleeping, the distance is clear;
Only in the stable the light is on;
The holy couple does not sleep there,
The Child is dozing in the manger. The Child is dozing in the manger.
The night is silent, the night is holy,
The heights lit up
Bright Angel from heaven,
He brought news to the shepherds:
"Christ was born to you! Christ was born to you!”
The night is silent, the night is holy,
A star is burning in the sky;
The shepherds have been on their way for a long time,
They are in a hurry to come to Bethlehem:
They will see Christ there. They will see Christ there.
The night is silent, the night is holy,
All hearts await happiness.
God, let me come to Christ,
Find joy in the light in him.
Glory forever, Christ! Glory forever, Christ!
Merry carol
Kolyada, Kolyada...
And the woman has a beard.
And my grandfather grew a tail.
The scoundrel is running around in the garden.
Kolyada, Kolyada...
It doesn't matter to us.
God will give you full health.
The bins will be full.
Kolyada, Kolyada...
We dance all the years.
And also on all fours
We boldly climb the steps.
Kolyada, Kolyada...
It's okay that it's cold.
I'm healthy, I'll go into the cold,
I take a swim in the pond.
Kolyada, Kolyada...
Have fun, people, always!
After all, it’s not fitting for us to be sad,
Enjoying the little things in life.
Kolyada, Kolyada...
There is a candle and food on the table.
The cute Christmas tree is shining.
The Lord blesses everyone.
The texts of carols for children are long
Caroling in any one house could last up to several hours. The owners invited carolers, fed and watered them.
The cheerful feast alternated with festive singing. Of course, it will be difficult for children to learn so many carols at once. And this is hardly necessary.
Christmas carols for children have some special features. They should be simple, understandable and not too long. And, of course, they should not contain any “adult” hints.
And this is not uncommon for the category of cheerful and comic holiday songs, which are more reminiscent in meaning of not very decent folk ditties. Many of these carols are modern.
Below are examples of children's holiday carols.
On Christmas Day
Today an angel came down
And he sang: “Christ is born!”
Our song is simple -
We glorify Christ.
We're going straight
And we go into every house.
There's only one brighter in the sky
Guiding star -
Even in a storm among the clouds
Gives everyone a magic ray,
Heralds Christmas.
Let's start the celebration!
Christmas carol
Carol comes to us
On the eve of Christmas.
The carol asks, asks
At least a piece of the pie.
Who will give the carol a pie?
He will be there in every possible way!
The cattle will be healthy
The barn will be full of cows
Who will squeeze his piece,
It will be a lonely year.
Will not find luck, happiness,
The year will be spent in bad weather.
Don't feel sorry for the pie
Otherwise you'll create a debt!
At the hour of the Great Kolyada
We'll bake pies
At the hour of the Great Kolyada,
And let's go as a family to family,
We will bring joy to people.
Let us sing the praises of Christ,
Let the soul sing in the body,
May goodness come with goodness,
Brings bright happiness.
Our savior and creator,
Miracle of light blacksmith,
We glorify you
Always be with us.
Let us wish at this hour,
So that you have everything,
And patience and peace,
So that everyone values life.
Good evening to you,
Affectionate owner,
Rejoice, rejoice, earth,
The Son of God was born into the world.
We are coming to you, master,
With good news.
Rejoice, rejoice, earth,
The Son of God was born into the world.
With good news
From the holy city.
Rejoice, rejoice, earth,
The Son of God was born into the world.
New Year carols for children
New Year's carols can be sung not only on New Year's Eve. On January 13, the so-called Vasilyev's evening is celebrated, which is also called Generous.
Now this date is known as the Old New Year - a very strange concept for foreigners. And many of our compatriots consider this date a relic of the past, an atavism, an unnecessary holiday, devoid of any meaning.
But this is where they are deeply mistaken. Among other things, according to the church calendar, this is the day of remembrance of St. Melania. The people call the holiday Malanka (Melanka, Milanka). You've probably heard some of these names. At this time, the Nativity fast has already ended and you can celebrate to your heart's content.
Unlike Christmas, when it is believed that the year will be successful if a boy or boy enters the house first, here it is mainly girls who give generously. But young people, as they say, “drive Malanka.”
At the same time, one of them dresses up as a young lady, portraying the same Malanka. And special carols are used here – schedrovki. They generously wish the owners all sorts of blessings and promise their abundance in the new year.
The songs are accompanied by dancing, and comic scenes are played out. And whoever does not allow carolers into the house or drives them away, he voluntarily refuses all these potential benefits.
This is done in the evening. And in the morning they go again to congratulate everyone on the holiday. They take grain with them and scatter it in the house.
The ceremony is accompanied by congratulations and good wishes. This is called “going to sow.” As a rule, they first go to relatives for this purpose, and later visit other houses. But here the girls come into the house after the boys or don’t go sowing at all.
Below are some suitable songs for New Year's caroling and sowing.
Kolyada, Kolyada,
Come from afar
Once a year
Let's admire it for an hour.
We're crackling with the frost,
With a prickly cold,
With white snows,
With a blizzard, with blizzards.
Scooters - sleighs
We drove ourselves -
From village to village,
Kolyada is fun.
We sow, we blow snow
On a silk bed.
The snow is falling,
The blizzard will break out!
Give it to you, master,
On New Year's Day:
There is offspring on the field,
On the threshing floor - threshed,
You will give us -
We will praise
And you won’t give -
We will scold.
Kolyada, Kolyada,
Give me some pie
Or a loaf of bread,
Or half a buck,
Or a chicken with a crest,
Cockerel with a comb!
Open the chests, owners,
Take out your heels!
Let's give it a penny
To the carolers!
The moon has shone in the sky,
He showed us the way.
Top-bottom –
Closer to the house.
The owner walked onto the porch,
He poured wine into a glass.
Only we don’t drink wine -
Give us a ruble!
Your house has four corners,
In each corner there are three young men:
Goodness, Comfort, Peace live.
A girl walks from corner to corner,
The braid is spreading across the floor.
The girl's name is Love,
Your roof rests on it!
If you reward us generously,
You will keep happiness in your home!
Let's leave the yard with gifts -
The bins will be full!
Even a candy, even a nickel -
We won't just leave!!!
New Year has come
The old one stole
Showed yourself!
Get up people
Come out of the gate -
To meet the sun,
Drive away the frost!
Koleda-moleda,
White beard,
The nose is flat,
The head is like a basket,
Hands like sabers,
Legs like rakes,
Come New Year's Eve
Celebrate honest people!
Kolyada, Kolyada,
We open all the houses,
All the windows, chests,
We sprinkle sweets, pies,
So that it would be good for you,
Say thank you to heaven
Since you have a son,
Give me a head of cheese.
Since you have a daughter,
Give me a barrel of honey.
If you're not rich,
Get me out of the house.
Get rich, accumulate bounty -
I'll come for the New Year.
Until then I'll go like this,
Singing a carol.
If anyone is rich
Take it out of the house
And jams and pickles,
And candies and cookies.
God will give us all health,
After all, he is good at this!
We sow, we sow, we sow,
Happy New Year!
Even though it’s the Old New Year -
It still brings good things!
We wish the old fashioned way
Fertility - to the cattle,
A warm dog house,
Saucers of milk for a kitten,
A handful of wheat for a cockerel,
And my daughter-in-law and friend,
Small children - mom and dad,
Grandmother - small grandchildren!
We sow, we sow, we sow,
Happy New Year!
Open the chest
Get out the piglet!
I sow, I sow, I sow,
Congratulations on Kolyada,
I wish you happiness and joy.
I sow, I sing,
I sprinkle it with barley,
So that it can be born in the field,
So that living creatures double,
For children to grow up
So that girls can be married.
I sow, I sow, I sow,
I wish you happiness and all the best.
Who will give us some pie?
There's a barn full of cattle,
Sheep with oats
A stallion with a tail.
Who won't give you the pie?
That's why a chicken leg
Pestle and shovel
The cow is hunchbacked.
Don't squeeze, mistress,
Bring me a loaf!
Take out the baked goods
And spelled with butter.
Everything will return a hundredfold
