Щедрівки are traditional Ukrainian songs performed during the New Year and Christmas celebrations. They are typically sung by groups of people, often children, who go from house to house, wishing prosperity and good fortune for the coming year. The songs are characterized by their joyful melodies and festive lyrics, celebrating the arrival of spring and the harvest. These songs are part of the broader Ukrainian folk tradition, which includes other forms of caroling, such as колядки. While щедрівки are specifically associated with the New Year, колядки are sung during Christmas. Both practices reflect the rich cultural heritage of Ukraine and its customs surrounding the winter holidays.