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History. The modern lyrics were written in 1824 by the Leipzig organist, teacher and composer Ernst Anschütz. A Tannenbaum is a fir tree. The lyrics do not actually refer to Christmas, or describe a decorated Christmas tree. Instead, they refer to the fir's evergreen quality as a symbol of constancy and faithfulness.
Dec 11, 2020 · The first known Tannenbaum song lyrics date to 1550 and came from the region known as Silesia that crosses both Germany and Poland. A similar 1615 song by Melchior Franck (1579 to 1639) goes: “Ach Tannebaum Ach Tannebaum du bist ein edler Zweig! Du grünest uns den Winter, die lieben Sommerzeit.”
Nov 7, 2023 · O Tannenbaum originated as a traditional German folk song in the 16th century. Over the years, it underwent several transformations before the lyrics we know today were penned in 1824 by Ernst Anschütz. The song is an ode to the evergreen fir tree, which has become the symbol of Christmas and the holiday season.
O Tannenbaum is a German Christmas carol that translates to “O Christmas tree.” The song is much older and has its roots in a 16th Century Silesian folk song, “Ach Tannenbaum,” equating the evergreen quality of the fir tree with faithfulness and dependability.
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Sep 17, 2024 · The best-known version of a Tannenbaum song was penned in 1824 by Ernst Gebhard Salomon Anschütz (1780 to 1861). He was a well-known organist, teacher, poet, and composer from Leipzig, Germany. His song doesn't specifically refer to a Christmas tree that is decorated for the holiday with ornaments and a star.
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A Tannenbaum is a fir tree (die Tanne) or Christmas tree (der Weihnachtsbaum). Although most Christmas trees today are Fichten (spruce) rather than Tannen , the qualities of the evergreen have inspired musicians to write several “Tannenbaum” songs in German over the years.
Dec 14, 2014 · O Tannenbaum/O Christmas Tree is based on a German traditional folk song dating back to the 16th century. It is in fact about the everlasting beauty of the fir tree, and how we can learn something from its year-round strength.
