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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. [1] Anschütz based his text on a 16th-century Silesian folk song by Melchior Franck, " Ach Tannenbaum ".
Anonymous broadside, Angus, Newcastle, 1774–1825. "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is a cumulative song, meaning that each verse is built on top of the previous verses. There are twelve verses, each describing a gift given by "my true love" on one of the twelve days of Christmas. There are many variations in the lyrics.
Lyricist (s) Jane Taylor. " Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star " is an English lullaby. The lyrics are from an early-19th-century English poem written by Jane Taylor, "The Star". [ 1] The poem, which is in couplet form, was first published in 1806 in Rhymes for the Nursery, a collection of poems by Taylor and her sister Ann.
1751. " O Come, All Ye Faithful ", also known as " Adeste Fideles ", is a Christmas carol that has been attributed to various authors, including John Francis Wade (1711–1786), John Reading (1645–1692), King John IV of Portugal (1604–1656), and anonymous Cistercian monks. The earliest printed version is in a book published by Wade.
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!" As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, when they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky. so up to the house-top the coursers they flew, with ...
Lyrics. The 1913 lyrics by Frederic E. Weatherly: [ 5] Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling. From glen to glen, and down the mountain side. The summer's gone, and all the roses falling, It's you, it's you must go and I must bide. But come ye back when summer's in the meadow,
According to the theory, this is what each lyric represents: The partridge in a pear tree = Jesus Christ. 2 Turtle Doves = The Old and New Testaments. 3 French Hens = Faith, Hope and Charity, the ...
The Pogues, "Fairytale of New York". If you're a little too happy on Christmas, tune in to this depressing but beautiful staple and take it down a notch. 12. Bruce Springsteen, "Santa Claus Is ...