Tannenbaum

Tannenbaum is the German term for a fir tree, from Tanne meaning fir and Baum meaning tree. In everyday German, it refers to any fir tree but is especially associated with the Christmas tree.

Historically, the Christmas tree tradition originated in German-speaking regions and spread to many parts of the world. In German homes, a fir tree is typically decorated during the Christmas season, reflecting the evergreen symbolism of resilience and life through winter.

O Tannenbaum is a traditional German Christmas carol. The most familiar German lyrics were written by Ernst Anschütz and published in 1824; the melody is based on a traditional folk tune. The song uses the fir tree as a symbol of constancy and faithfulness, and it has translations into many languages, most notably English as "O Christmas Tree."