This carol is considered a "secular" or "laic" carol, focusing more on community tradition than religious dogma. Ethnographers suggest it may have pre-Christian roots, sharing similarities with ancient pagan rituals performed during the Kalends of January .
Traditionally, hosts would reward carollers with "colaci" (braided bread), apples, walnuts, and pretzels. Today, it is more common to receive sweets or money. Regional Variations: ne_dati_ori_nu_ne_dati_buna_dimineata_la_mos_ajun
Groups of children go from house to house starting very early in the morning, sometimes even after midnight on the 23rd. This carol is considered a "secular" or "laic"