O Christmas Tree

I just found an old picture of the Christmas tree we had a few years ago when I had Christmas with my most beloved friend Emanuela. We had such a beautiful, cozy and wonderful Christmas in family, because that is what she was to me.

She passed away earlier this year and I am still crying because I miss her so much. I want to dedicate to her the little lyrics of the German song “Oh Tannenbaum”, thinking of her wonderful Christmas tree and those days with a lot of love and laughter. I miss you endlessly, Emanuela!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree!
How are thy leaves so verdant!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How are thy leaves so verdant!

Not only in the summertime,
But even in winter is thy prime.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How are thy leaves so verdant!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Much pleasure doth thou bring me!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Much pleasure doth thou bring me!

For every year the Christmas tree,
Brings to us all both joy and glee.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Much pleasure doth thou bring me!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Thy candles shine out brightly!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Thy candles shine out brightly

Each bough doth hold its tiny light,
That makes each toy to sparkle bright.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Thy candles shine out brightly!