koleda
Koleda is a term used in several Slavic and Balkan cultures to denote Christmas carols and the traditional practice of caroling during the December holiday season. The word and the accompanying customs are closely related to other regional terms such as kolędy and kolende, which reference similar songs and performances that celebrate the winter festival and the coming year.
Linguistically, koleda refers to the repertoire of carols and the people who perform them. In many traditions,
Practices vary by region but share common features. Performers often dress in folk costumes, sometimes with
In contemporary contexts, koleda persists as a living tradition, preserved in villages and towns, taught in