Most of you reading this have absolutely no clue what this song is. This is a traditional Ukranian Christmas Carol. "Boh Predvichnyi" or "Bog Predvichny" literally means "God eternal" or "God everlasting". My mother's side of the family is 100% Ukranian in heritage. Every Christmas Eve, we celebrate our LORD's birth with the traditional Holy Supper "Svyata Vecherya” (Свята Вечеря). Once supper is over, we sing, and Boh Predvichnyi is always the first song sung as we move into Christmas Carol time. When my grandfather was alive (he went to be with His Lord and Savior on February 6th this year), he would lead us and he also would also sing this as he entered anyone's home on Christmas Day. It is in honor of him that I make this our Carol of the day in the countdown. It really is a beautiful song even if you can't understand the Ukranian.
Grandpa, we will miss you this year when it comes time to sing. Thank you for starting this tradition, and we'll do our best to keep it alive. I hope someone will replace your beautiful baritone voice, for my voice isn't that deep. :0)
Merry Christmas!
KhrystOs narodYvsya!
Boh Predvichnyi
A Traditional Ukranian Carol
There are two versions attached, the first from a Catholic church in Connecticut. The second is from a Ukranian church in New Jersey. To my family: The second song is better audio quality but doesn't get going until about 1:10 into the video.
More Ukranian traditions: http://www.infoukes.com/culture/traditions/christmas/
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