For over three decades, Hrușcă's carols (known as colinde ) have been considered the "soul of Romanian Christmas," often described as sung prayers that bridge past and present.

The album features a mix of well-loved classics and less familiar carols with "archaic flavors". You can listen to the full collection on platforms like Spotify or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/sfanta-i sara-de-craciun/784631929). (3:52) Naltu-i cerul și adânc (4:17) Sfântă-i sara de Crăciun (2:13) Înaintea iestor curți (4:52) Sfânta Maică lui Isus (4:21) Ciucur verde de mătase (1:34) Viflaime, Viflaime (3:26) Cetiniță cetinioară (4:00) Fiica gazdei cea mai mare Mă luai, mă luai Colindăm, Doamne, colind Fiul Domnului Ferice-i, ferice Ia'n ieși gazdă Vine marea Artistic Legacy Sfanta-i sara de Craciun - Album by Stefan Hrusca | Spotify

The 2001 album by Ștefan Hrușcă is a foundational work in modern Romanian Christmas traditions. Produced by Intercont Music , this collection captures the archaic essence of Maramureș folklore through Hrușcă's signature baritone and acoustic arrangements. Album Overview Release Date: January 1, 2001. Total Tracks: 15 songs. Total Runtime: Approximately 49 minutes.