Ukraine has a long and vibrant tradition of Christmas carols, whose melodies and meaning hold an important place in the hearts of the country's people now more than ever. Some songs are centuries old and deal with a variety of themes, but they are united by a common denominator - appreciation of the beauties of heaven and earth and the coming of the Savior. Ukrainian violin virtuoso Solomiya Ivakhiv is the soloist in Bohdan Kryvopust's imaginative arrangements, which bring out the diversity and beauty of the songs. Kryvopust's own Fantasia is a delightful festive montage. Composer and arranger Bohdan Kryvopust has had his compositions performed by Ukrainian and international ensembles. In 2021, he won first prize in the competition for Ukrainian concert overtures on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Ukraine regaining its independence. In 2021, violin soloist Solomiya Ivakhiv was named "Honored Artist of Ukraine", the country's highest cultural award.