Many people know the first couple lines of this German Christmas carol, but often forget the remainder of the song. It is a song of controversial history due to its use during the Third Reich to try to remove the Christian elements of the holiday season (more history here). There are various versions of the song, though, and below is an excellent rendition that compares the unchanging color of the Christmas tree to our ever-constant God. (The rest of this version can be found here.)
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!
Thy leaves are so unchanging;
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!
Thy leaves are so unchanging;
Not only green when summer's here,
But also when 'tis cold and drear.
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!
Thy leaves are so unchanging!
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