Why we still sing ой у віфлеємі every year

Presently there is something about the way ой у віфлеємі sounds on a cold January evening that just hits differently. Whether you're standing in a packed church, gathering around a dinner table with loved ones, or hearing this sung by a group of kids at your front side door, those starting notes carry the weight of history and emotion that's tough to put in to words. It isn't simply a song; it's a direct link to a past that will feels both historic and incredibly existing. ...

March 21, 2026 · 7 min · Lipscomb Castanares