Imagine sitting in a 200-year-old pub while the cold London wind blows outside. At the Trafalgar Tavern, Sydnie Christmas stands by a piano while the gray Thames River flows past the windows. She is there to sing a song that is older than the building itself.
This special moment was filmed right by the water to make everyone feel at home. She sings O Christmas Tree with so much heart that you forget about the chilly weather outside.
The room feels like a cozy living room, thanks to the soft yellow light and flickering candles. These warm lights look very different from the dark winter sky seen through the glass. A real pianist sits next to her to give the music a very natural, sweet sound. There is a decorated tree and little lights that make the whole place feel like a classic holiday card.
O Christmas Tree | Sydnie Christmas Live From The Trafalgar Tavern
Fans are going wild over how beautiful she looks and sounds. One person said that her voice flies high like a majestic bird. Another viewer shared that this song helped them heal after a tough and sad year. People really love how she chooses songs that bring back good family memories.
While Sydnie makes the song feel new, this tune actually started in Germany a long time ago. It was called “O Tannenbaum” back then, and it wasn’t even a holiday song at first. People sang it to praise the fir tree for staying green and strong during the freezing winter.
O Tannenbaum [German Christmas song]
Later, in 1824, a man named Ernst Anschütz wrote the version we know today. Over time, people began using this melody for many different purposes, including school songs and even state anthems. Sydnie sings the English words that talk about joy and the bright lights on the branches.
Sydnie Christmas has a special way of making old songs feel like they were written just for us. She has a candid style, and she always seems to enjoy every note she sings. Follow Sydnie Christmas on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to see more of her music.