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Even in ancient times, people tried to create a festive Christmas mood around them. It was around that time that the first biblical songs appeared - a sea of goodness, sincerity, joy and light. As a rule, the characters of such works had many trials and tribulations, but in the end they received the coveted reward - unity with God and His saints. In Ukraine, carols, shchedrivkas, and other works of a similar nature were performed by nativity scenes. Authentic, spiritually and morally rich, these songs have been passed down to the present day. The most commonly used ones, which are more than two dozen pieces, have been collected under one cover by the Nairi publishing house in the book The Way to Christmas. A Collection of Songs for Advent and Christmas&rdquo. The songs included in the collection, united by the themes of Advent and Christmas, reveal the values of the human soul, memory and oblivion, childhood and love for "man in sin". These are winter Christmas stories in song, filled with the miracle of Christmas and its festive atmosphere, where deities - angels, spirits and various evil spirits - are among the characters . A Collection of Songs for Advent and Christmas' contains pieces that are best received by children. This is a great material for learning and using on festive New Year's mornings, for caroling and other performances. The collection is conveniently structured, with each page containing a specific Christian piece with sheet music and lyrics. It contains both folk carols and Christmas carols, as well as well-known foreign "Christmas" pieces - masterpieces by European composers of the past centuries based on folk Christian motifs. So, dear teachers and children, take into account what is closer to your heart from the collection, learn and enjoy “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”!