Origin: German Folk (16th century melody, 19th century text)
Key: F Major
"O Christmas Tree" - one of the most famous Christmas carols worldwide!
While the melody dates to the 16th century, the Christmas text was written in 1824. The song praises the evergreen fir tree as a symbol of faithfulness. It became internationally famous and was adapted into "Maryland, My Maryland" and the British socialist anthem "The Red Flag."