British monarch Charles greeted the world for Christmas; he did not mention specific countries in his speech, but he included the Ukrainian carol "Shchedryk" in the video sequence.
Mykola Leontovych's score of "Shchedryk" has been exhibited at New York's Carnegie Hall. This became possible after the facsimile was transferred to the Carnegie Hall archive.
The song "Shchedryk" was written at the beginning of the 20th century. In 1936, its English version was released, which is known to the world as "Carol of the Bells".
UNN has compiled a top 10 legendary Christmas compositions that fill the holidays with warmth and festive mood. Among them are "Shchedryk", "Last Christmas" and "All I Want for Christmas Is You".
The Black Forest Clock Association, which unites over 50 manufacturers, dealers, and collectors, has applied for UNESCO cultural heritage status for the cuckoo clock. This move is aimed at protecting the 175-year-old tradition and symbolism of the Black Forest, as the market is weakening and some businesses have already closed.
UNESCO has added two Ukrainian events to its Calendar of Anniversaries 2026–2027. These are the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra reserve and the 150th anniversary of the birth of the composer Mykola Leontovych.
Law enforcement units performed "Shchedryk" near Pokrovsk, where composer Mykola Leontovych once lived. The legendary melody was played by representatives of various law enforcement agencies serving in the Donetsk region.
A 27-year-old Ukrainian refugee was found dead on a NATO ramp in Germany, and her mother and young daughter went missing after her murder.
A Kyiv resident was sentenced to two years in prison for throwing paint on pedestrians in Podil. The offender, who was caught with the paint and a bicycle, was found guilty of eleven counts of hooliganism.
