the christmas…

…tree

song

written by german composer - ernst anschutz in 1824 - has become a - traditional christmas carol - sung now around - the world by - young and old - here are the lyrics

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
You stand in splendid beauty
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
You stand in splendid beauty
Your branches green in summer’s glow
And evergreen in winter’s snow
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
You stand in splendid beauty

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
You stand in splendid beauty
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
You stand in splendid beauty
Your branches green in summer’s glow
And evergreen in winter’s snow
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
You stand in splendid beauty 

these lyrics may - seem rather benign - at first read through - however back in - the day especially in - german days they were - all about family - decorations in the home - being with loved ones - and symbolizing love - hope and joy for what - was and what is to come - this perfectly reflects - a christmas eve evening - as we await the - coming birth of a baby - boy who would bring hope - into a world - desperately in need - looking for something better - someone who could - lead them towards…

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happy day.....