Højt fra træets grønne top [Danish Patriotic Christmas Carol]+[English Translation & Notes]

Today this song is among the most famous Danish Christmas Carols, and most current Danes likely equate it with family, celebration and Christmas gifts. However, the song has other elements too and is written from a specific historical, political viewpoint.
Written by Peter Fabor in 1847 and highly influenced by the constitutional conflict at the time which would erupt in 1848 as the First Schleswig War (en.wikipedia.o.... Peter Fabor belonged, as with most of the bourgeoisie at the time, to the ideology that is now referred to "national liberal," a now-defunct political movement which contained elements of both nationalism and classical liberalism. In the song, we see many of the themes of this ideology; patriotism, capitalism, family values, etc.
Musically it was initially song on ”Kommer, hvo som komme vil”, also known as ”I en kælder sort som kul”.
Also, a big thank you to Dr. Ludwig ( / @dr.ludwig ) for giving me the idea for this type of content. Let me know if you want more or have any requests.

[@signeknudsen8513]

We immigrated to the US in 1953. We kept the Danish traditions and language in our home and always sang this song for while we danced around the Christmas tree.(No Americans dance around the tree.) Thank you for including the words.

[@Kille483]

Sorry, but the translation isn't very good