Joulupuu on rakennettu
Joulupuu on rakennettu ("Christmas tree is built") is a Finnish christmas carol that is among the most well-known among the Finnish population.[1][2]
The song was first published by the name "Joulu-kuusi" in 1876 in the schoolbook "Uusi Kuwa-Aapinen", instructing that it should be sung with the traditional folk melody that was known at that time as Lapsen Laulu (Song of a Child), a song published by fi:Jaakko Juteini originally in 1819, and the final stable version in 1835.[3]
Lyrics[]
Due to the childlike lyrics, this Christmas carol is sung mostly in preschools, elementary schools, and in family parties where young children are present.
Original, archaic lyrics 1876 Gustaf Schöneman |
Modernized lyrics trad. 20th century |
English (2019 Ion Mittler) CC BY 4.0 |
English, non-religious (2019 Ion Mittler) CC BY 4.0 |
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1. Joulupuu on rakennettu: Joulu on jo owella; |
1. Joulupuu on rakennettu: joulu on jo ovella; |
1. Christmas tree has been constructed, Christmas Eve is at the door. |
1. Christmas tree has been constructed, Christmas Eve is at the door. |
2. Kuusen pienet kynttyläiset Walasewat kauniisti; |
2. Kuusen pienet kynttiläiset valaisevat kauniisti; |
2. Candles that the tree so brighten, light this room beautifully, |
2. Candles that the tree so brighten, light this room beautifully, |
3. Kiitos sulle Jesuksemme, Kallis Wapahtajamme, |
3. Kiitos sulle Jeesuksemme kallis Vapahtajamme, |
3. Thank You, Jesus Christ, for being our precious Redeemer, |
3. Thank you, Santa Claus, for coming, giver of every present, |
4. Tullessasi toit Sä walon, Lahjat runsaat, rikkahat; |
4. Tullessasi toit sä valon, lahjat runsaat, rikkahat; |
4. When You came on Earth, You us brought gifts of light so bountiful: |
4. When you come, you make us joyous, many gifts you have us done. |
5. Anna, Jesu, Henkes hywän Meidän sydämmihimme |
5. Anna, Jeesus, henkes hyvän meidän sydämihimme |
5. Let, Jesus, Your noble Spirit come in our hearts to live, |
5. In our hearts a noble mood give, so that we of others care. |
See also[]
- List of Christmas carols
- Sylvian Joululaulu
- Varpunen Jouluaamuna
References[]
- Finnish songs
- Christmas carols