Steaua_sus_rasare Apr 2026

Children often carry a wooden star decorated with colored paper, foil, and bells, featuring a religious icon in the center.

"" (The Star Rises on High) is one of the most famous Romanian Christmas carols ( colinde ), traditionally sung by children carrying a handmade star to symbolize the Star of Bethlehem. steaua_sus_rasare

The star rises on highLike a great mysteryThe star is shiningAnd announcing to the world Children often carry a wooden star decorated with

And announcing to the worldThat today the Pure OneThe most innocentVirgin MaryGives birth to the Messiah steaua_sus_rasare

Below is the standard Romanian text and a draft English translation.

La Dânsul intrarăȘi se închinarăCu daruri gătiteLui Hristos menite

They entered His presenceAnd bowed down to HimWith prepared giftsIntended for Christ