During my recent trip to Tallinn the only item I was unable to buy on my shopping list was an Estonian Christmas carols book. I really wanted to get my hands on a copy because the only carol we sing in Estonian in my family is "Oh Christmas Tree" and I want to learn more. I made a few enquiries but unfortunately they were all sold out. I was told there was a copy available in Viljandi but I wasn't in a position to travel there. Maybe I could find a copy online.
"Oh kuusepuu" | "O Christmas Tree" |
Oh kuusepuu, oh kuusepuu | O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree! |
Kui haljad on su oksad! | How are thy leaves so verdant! |
Ei mitte üksi suisel a’al. | Not only in the summertime, |
Vaid talvel ka siin külmal maal | But even in winter is thy prime. |
Oh kuusepuu, oh kuusepuu | O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, |
Kui haljad on su oksad! | How are thy leaves so verdant! |
