German Christmas Carols

Did you know that the Christmas tree bears its roots to Germany? Germany basks in the festive glory with full fervor and the cities of Germany bustle with energy on the first day of ‘Advent. The magical atmosphere can be seen everywhere and by the first week of December month itself the streets, churches, homes, are all decked up in festive embellishment. They are decorated with lanterns and pine branches with accompaniment of festive music. Children put their shoes outside in hope of finding them filled with ‘treats' the next day on the first week of December. There is laughter in the air, as children gather around in revelry and sound. It reminds you of the snow outside and cozy feelings by the crackling fire. Everybody gathers together in common faith and harmony, celebrating Christmas with the lord. Singing carols are simple way of others to join in on the Christmas traditions and celebrations. Here are few German carols, which are popular throughout the world and will bring joy and happiness to you.

Christmas Carols Of Germany

Come Ye Little Children - Lyrics

English Translation.
Ye children come
O come ye all!
Come to the cradle
in Bethlehem's stall
and see what in this
most holy night
the Father in heaven
such joy for us makes.

O see in the cradle
in the nighttime stall
see here by the light's
bright gleaming rays
in pure swaddling clothes
the heavenly child
more beautiful and beloved
than angels are.

There he lies, ye children
upon hay and on straw,
Maria and Joseph
gaze at him happily;
the honest shepherds
kneel praying before him,
high above hovers joyously
the choir of angels.

Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming - Lyrics

English translation
Lo, how a rose e'er blooming
From tender stem hath sprung!
Of Jesse's lineage coming,
As men of old have sung.
It came, a flow'ret bright,
Amid the cold of winter,
When half-spent was the night.

Isaiah 'twas foretold it,
The rose I have in mind,
With Mary we behold it.
The Virgin mother kind.
To show God's love aright
She bore to them a Savior,
When half-spent was the night.

Let Us Be Happy And Cheerful - Lyrics

English translation
Let us be happy and cheerful
And rejoice in the Lord!
Jolly, jolly, tralera-lera,
Soon Nicholas Eve is here!
Soon Nicholas Eve is here!

Then I put the plate out
Nick'll surely put somethin' on it.
Jolly, jolly, tralera-lera,
Soon Nicholas Eve is here!
Soon Nicholas Eve is here!

When I sleep then I dream:
Now Nicholas brings me something.
Jolly, jolly, tralera-lera,
Soon Nicholas Eve is here!
Soon Nicholas Eve is here!

When I rise (in the morning)
I dash quickly to the plate.
Jolly, jolly, tralera-lera,
Soon Nicholas Eve is here!
Soon Nicholas Eve is here!

Nicholas is a good man
Whom we can't thank enough.
Jolly, jolly, tralera-lera,
Soon Nicholas Eve is here!
Soon

Ring, Little Bell - Lyrics

English Translation
Ring, little bell, ringalingaling!
Ring, little bell, ring!
Let me in, you kids!
So cold is the winter!
Open the doors for me!
Don't let me freeze!
Ring, little bell, ringalingaling!
Ring, little bell, ring!

Ring, little bell, ringalingaling!
Ring, little bell, ring!
Girls, listen, and boys,
Open up the room for me!
I bring you many gifts,
You should enjoy them!
Ring, little bell, ringalingaling!
Ring, little bell, ring!

Ring, little bell, ringalingaling!
Ring, little bell, ring!
Brightly glow the candles,
Open your hearts to me,
I want to live there happily,
Devout child, how blessed!
Ring, little bell, ringalingaling!
Ring, little bell, ring

Born In Bethlehem - Lyrics

English Translation
In Bethlehem is born
to us a little child.
This [one] I have chosen.
I want to be his [servant].
Ay, ay, I want to be his [servant]!

Into his love
I want to submerge myself completely.
My heart I want to give him,
and everything I have,
Ay, ay, and everything I have.

O little child, from the heart
I want to love thee so,
in joy and in pain,
ever longer more and more
Ay, ay, ever longer more and more.

To that end give me thy grace,
I ask from the bottom of my heart,
that I may live for thee alone,
now and in every hour.
Ay, ay, now and in every hour.

Thee, true God, I find
in our flesh and blood.
Thus I bind myself
to thee, my highest good,
Ay, ay, to thee, my highest good.

Don't let me be separated from thee;
fasten, fasten the bond
of love between both;
Take my heart as a pledge,
Ay, ay, take my heart as a pledge!