UNDERNEATH THE CHRISTMAS TREE!
"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 Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
wie treu sind deine Blätter!
Du grünst nicht nur
zur Sommerzeit,
Nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
wie treu sind deine Blätter!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit
Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!"
- Christmas Carol, O Tannenbaum.
Last week we were standing underneath this mighty Christmas tree in the centre of Strasbourg, France. At some ninety feet it is the tallest Christmas tree that I have ever looked up at. Underneath its branches a little wooden village glowed out.
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And what a beautiful tree and words for the day, Anna! What a gorgeous holiday!
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Sylvia
How imposing is the tree and how charming the little houses! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteFrances
I will be doing the same on Sunday....at our local pub!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen such a big tree. I feel torn over this, it is beautiful, but it seems a shame to end its life.
ReplyDeleteTha little houses are very cute.
Those little houses are so lovely Anna. I adore them. What a wonderful U! Great job!
ReplyDeleteOh that is lovely! Thanks for sharing.
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What a fabulous tree! I've never seen one that huge.
ReplyDeleteGreat take on U for this week!
A beautiful tree and what an adorable little village! Great U!
ReplyDeleteThose little houses are utterly charming. What a great scene.
ReplyDeleteHi Anna~~ I love the village--such a creative way to adorn a tree not destined for family gifts.
ReplyDeleteChristmas is coming. I'm excited to blog hop and see all those beautiful decorations.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous little village underneath the tree, and all illuminated too. Sorry I missed your anniversary, many congratulations.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely scene! I admit I prefer the original German version of O Tannenbaum, but that's my problem for being German, LOL!
ReplyDeleteI think that also counts as your first OOTS post Anna :)
ReplyDeleteIt's nice the way the little houses reflect the charm of the real houses of Strasbourg in the background. What a perfect backdrop for the tree.
ReplyDeleteunbelievable! understated! unusual!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! The little village underneath is certainly unique. "O Christmas Tree" is one Christmas carol for which I know the German better than the English version:)
ReplyDeleteI love the little village! So pretty. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a magnificent tree!! The little village is absolutely charming, lovely post. :) Rebecca
ReplyDeleteLike I commented before, they really do Christmas well over there.
ReplyDeleteI love these little houses. I am inspired and think I may finally have an idea on how to decorate my yard for the holidays. Thank you for this wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely Anna, looks absolutely gorgeous. Two anniversaries together - lucky you!
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Anna, Fantastic vacation! The little wooden village is too precious under that magnificent tree. Happiest of holidays. gail
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a good trip sounds more fun than my visit to Bolton. I thought the U for underneath the Christmas tree imaginative.
ReplyDeleteI am so behind scince being away and must have missed some lovely posts.