<P> The modern lyrics were written in 1824 , by the Leipzig organist , teacher and composer Ernst Anschütz . A Tannenbaum is a fir tree . The lyrics do not actually refer to Christmas , or describe a decorated Christmas tree . Instead , they refer to the fir 's evergreen qualities as a symbol of constancy and faithfulness . </P>
<P> The modern lyrics were written in 1824 , by the Leipzig organist , teacher and composer Ernst Anschütz . A Tannenbaum is a fir tree . The lyrics do not actually refer to Christmas , or describe a decorated Christmas tree . Instead , they refer to the fir 's evergreen qualities as a symbol of constancy and faithfulness . </P>
when was the song oh christmas tree written
when was the song oh christmas tree written
1824
1824