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Weihnachtslieder: Enjoy these Austrian, German, and American Christmas carols—with German and English lyrics! Each carol has background information about its origins. For instance, the world’s most popular Christmas carol, “Stille Nacht” (“Silent Night”) came from Austria. Most Americans know the German classic “O Tannenbaum“ (“O Christmas Tree”), but few know that there are several different versions with that name. There are also many other beautiful German carols that few non-Germans know. Below you can discover many of them.
Also see: The Best German Christmas DVDs
Alle Jahre wieder (Every Year Again)
This traditional German carol was composed by the court chaplain of Gotha, Wilhelm Hey, in 1837. Lyrics in German and English.
Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen (Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming)
This traditional carol dates back to at least 1599. Carol lyrics in German and English.
NEW! Frosty, der Schneemann (Frosty, the Snowman)
First recorded in English by the singing cowboy Gene Autry in 1950, “Frosty” was also written and performed in German more recently by German jazz musician Götz Alsmann. With German lyrics and video!
Heidschi Bumbeidschi
This traditional Austrian lullaby has become a popular Christmas tune in Germany ever since it was recorded by Heintje in 1967. Song lyrics in German and English.
NEW! In dulci jubilo (Good Christian Men, Rejoice)
This traditional German carol dates from the 14th century. The best known English version is “Good Christian Men, Rejoice.” Song lyrics in German/Latin and English.
Morgen kommt der Weihnachtsmann (Tomorrow Santa's Coming)
This traditional carol dates back to about 1850. Carol lyrics in German and English.
O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree)
There are several versions — in German and English — of this well-known Christmas carol. Lyrics in German and English.
Stille Nacht (Silent Night)
German and English lyrics for “Silent Night,” first sung in Austria in 1818. With midi audio.
NEW! Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her (From Heaven Above)
This German carol by Martin Luther dates from the 16th century. Song lyrics in German and English, plus a sing-along video.
Weiße Weihnacht (White Christmas)
This Irving Berlin classic is also popular in German. Carol lyrics in German and English.
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Am Weihnachtsbaum die Lichter brennen (About.com)
German and English lyrics for this German Christmas carol - with midi sound.
Ein kleiner weißer Schneemann (About.com)
German and English lyrics for Roy Black's German version of “Jingle Bells.” With midi audio.
Herbei, o ihr Gläubigen (About.com)
German and English lyrics for “O Come All Ye Faithful.”
Ihr Kinderlein kommet (About.com)
German and English lyrics for this popular German carol.
Jingle Bells - German (About.com)
German and English lyrics for Roy Black's German version of “Jingle Bells” (“Ein kleiner weißer Schneemann”).
Kling, Glöckchen (About.com)
German and English lyrics for this popular German children's Christmas carol.
Lasst uns froh und munter sein
German and English lyrics for this traditional German Nicholas Christmas song.
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Mannheim Steamroller and German (About.com)
About the German Christmas carols on the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas CDs.
Morgen, Kinder wird's was geben (About.com)
German and English lyrics for this popular children's carol.
O du fröhliche (About.com)
German and English lyrics for this popular German carol based on an old Italian fisherman's song. With midi audio.
Rudolph, das kleine Rentier (About.com)
German and English lyrics for this 1949 Christmas song about a red-nosed reindeer—with 3 German versions! With midi audio.
Still, still, still (About.com)
German and English lyrics for this Austrian Christmas carol. With midi audio.
Süßer die Glocken nie klingen (About.com)
German and English lyrics for this traditional German Christmas carol about the bells of Christmas.
Zu Bethlehem geboren (About.com)
German and English lyrics for this traditional German carol about the Christ Child born in Bethlehem.
Also see: The Best German Christmas DVDs
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