How Ukraine independence song became a Christmas classic


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Locals dressed in Ukrainian traditional costumes attend a Christmas celebration in Lviv, Ukraine on Dec 24. Photo: Reuters

The catchy tune of Carol Of The Bells may sound instantly familiar and evoke Christmas movies such as Home Alone but those humming along may have little inkling to the music's origins.

Used in countless holiday films and even performed by The Muppets, Carol Of The Bells, a staple in Western pop culture, stemmed from an early bid for Ukrainian independence.

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