# Dedek Mraz

"Siva kučma, bela brada" is the classic Slovenian song about Dedek Mraz (Grandfather Frost), written by Janez Bitenc: the good old gift-bringer arrives with a grey fur cap, a white beard and a basket heaped with presents.

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Slovenia |
| Sung in | Slovenian |
| Words by | Janez Bitenc |
| First known | by Janez Bitenc (published 1957) |
| Best for ages | 2–7 |
| Mood | playful, traditional |
| Page | https://littlesongbook.com/songs/dedek-mraz/ |

## Lyrics

### Verse 1 (sl)

Siva kučma, bela brada,
topel kožuh, zvrhan koš.

### Verse 2 (sl)

(2x) Joj, že prišel je med nas
stari, dobri dedek Mraz.

### Verse 3 (sl)

Rdeče žoge, knjige, zvezki,
punčke, sanke in še kaj.

### Verse 4 (sl)

(2x) Joj, že prišel je med nas
stari, dobri dedek Mraz.

### English translation (en)

A grey fur cap, a white beard,
a warm fur coat, a heaped basket.

(×2) Oh, he has come among us now,
old, good Grandfather Frost.

Red balls, books and notebooks,
dolls, sledges and more besides.

(×2) Oh, he has come among us now,
old, good Grandfather Frost.

## Common questions

**What is "Siva kučma, bela brada" about?**

The arrival of Dedek Mraz, "Grandfather Frost". He comes with a grey fur cap (kučma), a white beard, a warm fur coat and a heaped basket — and the refrain rejoices that "old, good Grandfather Frost has come among us", bringing red balls, books and notebooks, dolls, sledges and more.

**Who is Dedek Mraz?**

A Slovenian winter gift-bringer, a counterpart to Father Christmas, who traditionally brings presents to children around New Year. This song is one of the best-known about him.

**Who wrote "Dedek Mraz"?**

The Slovenian children's composer Janez Bitenc, whose songs nearly every Slovenian child knows. This one appeared in a 1957 collection and has been a December favourite ever since.

## Sources

- [Wikipedija — Dedek Mraz](https://sl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dedek_Mraz)