O Tannenbaum O Tannenbaum "" (; "O fir tree", English: "O Christmas Tree") is a German Christmas song. Based on a traditional folk song, it became associated with the traditional Christmas tree by the early 20th century and sung as a Christmas carol. 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 quality as a symbol of constancy and faithfulness. Anschütz based his text on a 16th-century Silesian
Mike Tannenbaum and a minor in sports management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He then graduated "cum laude" from Tulane University Law School where he earned his certificate in sports law. Mike Tannenbaum Mike Tannenbaum (born February 14, 1969 in New York City, New York) is a professional American football executive, who is currently the Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the Miami Dolphins. Prior to that, he served as the general manager for the New York Jets of the National Football League. Tannenbaum was an intern for the minor league Pittsfield Mets during the 1991 season. Tannenbaum worked in