The favorite Christmas carol of People's Artist of Ukraine Stepan Gigi, who died on December 12, was “Hai Jesus Male Child,” which he often performed with his children at concerts. Archival videos from his holiday performances, where the artist carols with his family, are being distributed online..
As Channel 24 noted, this carol occupied a special place in Stepan Gigi’s Christmas repertoire. The artist most often performed it during Christmas and New Year concerts and television programs..
In particular, the network is dominated by the performance of “Hai Jesus”. "
Giga almost always appeared on stage with his children - daughter Kvitoslava and son Stepan Jr..
In some performances, the artist’s grandson Daniel joined the family performance.. Such joint caroling became a recognizable part of his holiday programs..
The carol " It contains wishes for peace, blessings and joy that are traditionally addressed to people during the Christmas period..
This carol is widespread in different regions of Ukraine, especially in Galicia and the west of the country. It is performed in family circles, in churches, during nativity scenes, and is also included in Christmas concert programs..