Lд«vi - Eglд«te (karaoke) -

In 2024, The Guardian included "Eglīte" in its list of the most exciting European Christmas hits, placing it alongside other national classics.

After Latvia regained independence in the 1990s, the lyrics were updated to replace "New Year" with "Christmas" themes, and the title was changed to "Eglīte" (Little Fir Tree). LД«vi - EglД«te (KARAOKE)

The song is widely used for guitar practice. You can find the full lyrics and guitar chords (starting in F major) on Akordi.lv . In 2024, The Guardian included "Eglīte" in its

For those looking to perform the track, there are several ways to access the backing music and lyrics: You can find the full lyrics and guitar

It was first known as "Vecgada dziesma" (New Year's Eve Song) because public Christmas celebrations were restricted under Soviet atheism doctrines.

High-quality instrumental versions can be found on Spotify and YouTube .

The track by the legendary Latvian rock band Līvi is a quintessential holiday classic, often featured in karaoke rotations during Christmas and New Year's celebrations. Originally composed in 1987 by Ainars Virga with lyrics by Guntars Račs, it has evolved from a Soviet-era New Year's song into a beloved European holiday hit. Song Background and History