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100 years ago, 'Carol of the Bells' came to America — from Ukraine : State of Ukraine "Carol of the Bells" is a Christmas staple in the U.S., but it was written by a Ukrainian composer and first came to the U.S. 100 years ago — when Ukrainians were fighting for freedom.

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100 years ago, 'Carol of the Bells' came to America — from Ukraine

100 years ago, 'Carol of the Bells' came to America — from Ukraine

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"Carol of the Bells" is a Christmas staple in the U.S., but it was written by a Ukrainian composer and first came to the U.S. 100 years ago — when Ukrainians were fighting for freedom.