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What are the lyrics to \u2018O Christmas Tree\u2019?<\/h2>\n
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,\nHow lovely are your branches!\nO Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,\nHow lovely are your branches!\nNot only green in summer\u2019s heat,\nBut also winter\u2019s snow and sleet.\nO Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,\nHow lovely are your branches!<\/p>\n
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,\nOf all the trees most lovely;\nO Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,\nOf all the trees most lovely.\nEach year you bring to us delight\nWith brightly shining Christmas light!\nO Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,\nOf all the trees most lovely.<\/p>\n
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,\nWe learn from all your beauty;\nO Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,\nWe learn from all your beauty.\nYour bright green leaves with festive cheer,\nGive hope and strength throughout the year.\nO Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,\nWe learn from all your beauty.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<section class=\""highlight\"><div class=\""highlight__content\" editor-content=\"\"> <ul><li><strong><a href=\""https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/articles\/six-best-unknown-carols\/"\">Six of the best\u2026 unknown carols<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\""https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/articles\/five-best-ancient-christmas-carols\/"\">Five of the best ancient Christmas carols<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\""https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/articles\/five-best-modern-christmas-carols\/"\">Five of the best modern Christmas carols<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\""https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/articles\/25-greatest-christmas-carols-all-time\/"\">The 25 greatest Christmas carols of all time<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\""https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/works\/six-best-pieces-christmas-choral-music\/"\">Six of the best pieces of Christmas choral music<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><p> <\/p><\/div> <\/section><p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to play \u2018O Christmas Tree\u2019 during the festive period? 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