Poland really loves its Christmas carols. And there are thousands of them. One even nearly became the national anthem. Here’s a quick look at the history of the genre and its most popular examples. 80 ...

One such booklet was the Humorystyczne Kolendy Szopki Ludowej (Humorous Carols of Folk Nativity Scenes) from 1934 – a highly curious collection of street Christmas carols. Below you’ll find excerpts ...

Many Polish folk carols focus on the humble circumstances of the holy birth, the presence of farm animals, and the visit by shepherds who, despite their lowly status, were the first to greet the ...