The melody dates back to a 16th century German folk song about fir tree constancy, with modern Christmas lyrics added in 1824 by Ernst Anschütz. The version became popular worldwide through Vince Guaraldi's jazz arrangements in "A Charlie Brown Christmas".
The melody dates back to a 16th-century Silesian folk song. Modern lyrics were adapted in 1824 by Ernst Anschütz. Became associated with Christmas in the 19th century.
"O Christmas Tree" (originally "O Tannenbaum") is a traditional German folk song that became a popular Christmas carol. Its melody dates back to the 16th century, with modern lyrics added in the 1800s.
Traditional Christmas carol based on the 16th century German folk song "O Tannenbaum", with lyrics adapted by Ernst Anschütz in 1824. The melody dates back to a Silesian folk tune.
"O Christmas Tree" (German: "O Tannenbaum") is based on a 16th-century Silesian folk song. Its modern lyrics were adapted in 1824 by Ernst Anschütz, who merged the traditional melody with Christmas themes.