Oh, Christmas Tree—the song that is now a Christmas carol began as a German folk song that celebrates the fir tree—a symbol of faithfulness and constancy. Here my friend Ilze Akerbergs and I offer the first verse of the song, first in German, then in English, and finally in Latvian (sung by Ilze). I consider it a song of hope for honoring and taking better care of our planet. Trees are essential. Merry Yule to you all.