There are various English-language versions of "O, Christmas Tree," each of which traces its origins to a traditional German folk song that, at least initially, was unrelated to Christmas. That ...

"O Christmas Tree" is a wildly popular holiday song. In fact, the song is so popular that there are many different versions, each of which is based on a traditional German folk song. That song, "O ...

As I waited in the car last weekend, I watched Christmas trees being unloaded onto a lot, and I was captivated by such a pleasant sight. The trees were green and fresh, and looked pretty and healthy.

So starts the holiday classic based on the 16th-century German song, “O Tannenbaum.” Translated to “Oh Christmas Tree,” the traditional carol pays tribute to one of the most endearing symbols of the ...