Orthodox Christmas in Western Ukraine

People celebrating orthodox Cristmas in Western Ukraine. Traditionally in Christmas time people sing Carol-songs (ukr: Kol'yadky). Groups of people dressed in national ethic clothes are visiting houses, singing carols and then they are given a reward for singing. As a reward usually they get sweets, bread e.t.c. or nowadays money. This video represents the Hutsul traditional Christmas celebration.Kryvorivnya,Carpathian region,Ukraine.07.01.2011