Navedacanta

Navedacanta (roughly translated as Christmas song) refers to a Barzuna tradition, similar to Christmas carol. Popular during the 17th and 18th, it was forgotten afterwards. Recently, however, has revived, largely due to the efforts of Anstitut nalla Langua Barzuna and Gion Viatger in particular. Traditionally, the navedacantas are accompanied by wind instruments, mainly trumpets and trombones.

To the Householder we Greet
To the householder we greet

A glorious "Merry Christmas"!

When Love doth reign,

every day will always be Christmas!

The reason we have come

is to ask for gifts.

If we happen to be a bother,

be patient for we are carolling!

It's Christmas Day
The day of Christ has come,

And the angels sing loud!

But you are all going to see,

Not louder than us!

Everybody wake up

It's Christmas Day

Everybody smile wide

It's Christmas Day