More Yule. Let's praise the trees..

Here's another one for you, steeped in tradition; I'm pretty sure we've all heard this one before. But what makes this holiday treat different is that instead of praising a mythical being or Santa Clause, it praises the beauty and strength of the trees that hold our decorations day after day and keep our presents nice and protected. :)

This song is extremely old, and there are perhaps hundreds and hundreds of different versions of this song, by as many artists. Here's a couple of my favourite versions for your listening enjoyment.

(taken from Wikipedia)
"The best known version was written in 1824 by the Leipzig organist, teacher and composer Ernst Anschütz. The melody is an old folk tune. The first known "Tannenbaum" song lyrics date back to 1550."

This one, we all know and love. Taken from the Charlie Brown Christmas special, this version is arranged by Vince Guaraldi.



Here are the German lyrics.

O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
Wie treu sind deine Blätter!
Du grünst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit,
Nein, auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
Wie treu sind deine Blätter!

O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Wie oft hat schon zur Winterzeit
Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!

O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
Dein Kleid will mich was lehren:
Die Hoffnung und Beständigkeit
Gibt Mut und Kraft zu jeder Zeit!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
Dein Kleid will mich was lehren!


Here's another version by one of the most beautiful voices in the world, Andrea Bocelli.


For your viewing pleasure, a picture of my own Tannenbaum. Merry Yule!

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