Extra_e_vremea_colindelor May 2026
The "vremea colindelor" period (roughly from early December through Christmas) features:
: It is the title of a widely known Christmas song performed by artists like Fuego and Stefan Hrușcă , who are iconic figures of the Romanian holiday season. extra_e_vremea_colindelor
: Groups traveling from house to house to share carols, a practice deeply rooted in Romanian village life and community identity. The "vremea colindelor" period (roughly from early December
: Schools and cultural associations frequently use the name for annual caroling symposiums, exhibitions, and extracurricular workshops (often referred to as "extra" activities) that celebrate winter traditions. Traditional Traditions Traditional Traditions "E vremea colindelor" (It is the
"E vremea colindelor" (It is the season of carols) is a famous phrase and cultural "feature" in Romania, primarily known as the title of a poem by national poet Mihai Eminescu . It has since become a standard theme for winter festivals, song compilations, and educational activities across the country. Cultural and Artistic Features
: The phrase comes from Eminescu's poem Colinde, colinde , which describes the arrival of winter and the traditional caroling season.
: Traditional carols performed with local instruments, such as the ceteră and contră in the Maramureș region .