(Oh, What Wonderful News!) – One of the most famous Romanian carols. Mărire-ntru cele înalte (Glory in the Highest)
This collection features traditional Romanian carols ( colinde ) and New Year's customs ( urături ). Depending on the specific edition (often released by the Electrecord label), the tracklist generally includes the following pieces: Carols (Colinde)
The album titled is typically associated with the iconic recordings by the Madrigal National Chamber Choir , conducted by Marin Constantin . Colinde si Uraturi, Datini si Obiceiuri (Album ...
– A ritual greeting performed on January 1st with a decorated stick.
(The Little Plow) – A traditional New Year's recitation wishing for agricultural prosperity. (Oh, What Wonderful News
(The Bear Dance) – An ancient ritual symbolizing the death and rebirth of time.
(Little Lord and Lord from Heaven) Noi umblăm și colindăm (We Walk and We Carol) Steaua sus răsare (The Star Rises on High) Florile dalbe (White Flowers) Colindița (The Little Carol) New Year’s Customs (Urături & Datini) – A ritual greeting performed on January 1st
(The Goat Dance) – A masked dance common in rural Moldova and Bucovina.