O Tannenbaum
This German folk song was translated into English and eventually developed into the Christmas carol we know today, ‘O Christmas tree.’ It started as a song to celebrate the hardiness and positivity of the fir tree through the hard, cold winter season.
I like hearing it sung in German.
Lovely mug.
ReplyDeleteIt's a simple design, but effective.
DeleteI remember my sister singing in German, she was just over three when we arrived in Australia, I was still under one, but for years she sang the Christmas songs in German, I think because to her they sounded wrong in English. She probably still remembers them.
ReplyDeleteI like Stille Nacht, too - it sounds so much more impressive in German.
DeleteYes! It is prettier, I have it on a cd by Boney M, it's an English/German mix of that song.
DeleteI've never heard this song sung in German. That's so pretty. Our German landlord in Chicago would have loved it. Thank you for sharing this.
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DeleteI think it is amazing art by a three year old. The singing sounds so beautiful, regardless of the language.
ReplyDeleteUnaccompanied singing is so pure.
DeleteThe mug is one to treasure. I love listening to Christmas carols. In fact I'm off into London today to listen to a Carol service.
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll get a chance to sing, too.
DeleteI agree that is a beautiful painting of a tree especially by a three year old. A very talented little person!
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DeleteGreat picture for a 3 year old. Frankie is clearly tallented.
ReplyDeleteI'll pass on the compliment.
DeleteI love to hear children sing these types of songs, their voices make the tunes.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteIt is a nice song, and I don't main the German word.
ReplyDeleteThe harmonies are beautiful.
DeleteIt's a beautiful song and I love your mug!!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI'm enjoying your cup collection. Years ago I had many, but when we moved 18 years ago, I really downsized belongings and have never tried to recollect.
ReplyDeleteProbably a wise decision, Lynn 😀
Deleteamazing talent for a 3 year old, he is better than I am at 80. ha ha
ReplyDeleteI heard O come Emmanuel in Spanish and it brought tears to my eyes.
They sound so special in an unfamiliar language.
DeleteI like your cup, even better when I read the 'artist" was 3!!
ReplyDeleteThat 3-year-old is now 12 - time flies.
ReplyDeleteCute cute mug and it's perfect for the song in either German or English. Frankie did an awesome job.
ReplyDeleteI love the song.
DeleteWhat talent for a 3 year old.
ReplyDeleteHe did it at pre-school
DeleteThanks for my earworm for the day.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome!
DeleteWe have a Flemish version too, called O Dennenboom. But yes, I love hearing it sung in German too. And now I've got an earworm, obviously :-) xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's a nice earworm, though.
DeleteCute mug.
ReplyDeleteYes, I like it.
DeleteI am listening to the song now.
ReplyDeleteYou'll be hearing it all day, now.
DeleteA very nice mug and a beautiful song.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
One of my favourite songs.
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