Joulupuu on rakennettu


"Joulupuu on rakennettu" is a Finnish Christmas carol that is among the most well known among the Finnish population.
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", a song published by originally in 1819, and the final stable version in 1835.

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 		Modernized lyrics
trad. 20th century		English


English, non-religious

1. Joulupuu on rakennettu:

Joulu on jo owella;



Namusia ripustettu

Ompi kuusen oksilla,		1. Joulupuu on rakennettu:

joulu on jo ovella;



namusia ripustettu

ompi kuusen oksilla.		1. Christmas tree has been constructed,

Christmas Eve is at the door.



With candies are decorated

branches of the tree therefore.		1. Christmas tree has been constructed,

Christmas Eve is at the door.



With candies are decorated

branches of the tree therefore.
2. Kuusen pienet kynttyläiset

Walasewat kauniisti;



Ympärillä lapsukaiset

Laulelevat sulosti:		2. Kuusen pienet kynttiläiset

valaisevat kauniisti;



ympärillä lapsukaiset

laulelevat sulosti.		2. Candles that the tree so brighten,

light this room beautifully,



everywhere around, the children

sing their carols gracefully.		2. Candles that the tree so brighten,

light this room beautifully,



everywhere around, the children

sing their carols gracefully.
3. Kiitos sulle Jesuksemme,

Kallis Wapahtajamme,



Kun sä tulit armaaksemme,

Paras Joulu-lahjamme.		3. Kiitos sulle Jeesuksemme

kallis Vapahtajamme,



kun sä tulit vieraaksemme,

paras joululahjamme.		3. Thank You, Jesus Christ, for being

our precious Redeemer,



may You visit us this evening,

best of gifts, a God's wonder.		3. Thank you, Santa Claus, for coming,

giver of every present,



as you visit us this evening,

best of gifts that we were sent.
4. Tullessasi toit Sä walon,

Lahjat runsaat, rikkahat;



Autuuden ja anteeks' annon

Kaikki taiwaan tawarat.		4. Tullessasi toit sä valon,

lahjat runsaat, rikkahat;



autuuden ja anteeksannon

kaikki taivaan tavarat.		4. When You came on Earth, You us brought

gifts of light so bountiful:



mercy and forgiveness You taught,

goods of heaven wonderful.		4. When you come, you make us joyous,

many gifts you have us done.



Purpose of the season gracious

is to wish well everyone.
5. Anna, Jesu, Henkes hywän

Meidän sydämmihimme



Wiritellä uskon walon!

Siunaa Jesu joulumme!		5. Anna, Jeesus, henkes hyvän

meidän sydämihimme



viritellä uskon valon!

Siunaa, Jeesus, joulumme!		5. Let, Jesus, Your noble Spirit

come in our hearts to live,



and the light of faith there emit.

Bless, oh Jesus, our Yuletide!		5. In our hearts a noble mood give,

so that we of others care.



May we have a season festive

this Christmas that we all share.