[Good day and welcome, dear Christmas tree]

[Good day and welcome, dear Christmas tree]

Composer: Edvard H. Grieg, 1843-1907 (arr.)
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Composer: Edvard H. Grieg, 1843-1907

Edvard Hagerup Grieg Born at Bergen, Norway, of Scottish descent, son of a merchant and vice-consul in Bergen, his mother was a music teacher. He became a pianist and composer, with his standard classical repertoire known worldwide. He developed Norwegian folk music into his own compositions, helping to develop a national musical identity. As a child his mother taught him piano from age six. He attended several schools. His uncle, a Norwegian violinist, recognized his nephew’s talents at age 15 and urged his parents to send him to the Leigzig Conservatory in Germany. He enrolled there and concentrated on piano. He enjoyed the many concerts and recitals given in Leipzig. He disliked the discipline of the conservatory course of study, but h… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: [Good day and welcome, dear Christmas tree]
Composer: Edvard H. Grieg, 1843-1907 (arr.)
Incipit: 31321 53132 12655
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain

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Good Day and Welcome, Dear Christmas Tree

Good day and welcome, dear Christmas tree!
To young and old bringing peace and pleasure,
&#;Mid glow and glimmer and children&#;s glee,
&#;Bove fruits and flags shines a bright star golden.
That star shall guide us, whate&#;er betide us,
Tow&#;rd God on high!

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The Cyber Hymnal #1724
Text: Good Day and Welcome, Dear Christmas Tree
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