Weihnachten In Familie Lyrics in English by Helene Fischer
Heimlichkeiten is a wonderfully cozy German word that translates to "little secrets" or "confidences". It comes from the word heimlich, meaning 'secret', and carries a warm, intimate feeling.
In this Christmas song, it perfectly captures the magic of family traditions, like hiding presents and surprises. The lyrics sing about bringing the "Heimlichkeiten" out of their hiding places, evoking a vivid image of the joyful moments before gifts are exchanged.
This song is a pure celebration of Christmas with family. Helene Fischer sings about the simple, perfect moments that make the holiday special. You can just see it: the children are excited, or as she puts it, "Sieh wie die Kinder sich freu'n" (See how the children are happy), as everyone decorates the tree with "Silbersterne" (silver stars). The song says these moments shine "Noch wärmer als die Kerzen" (Even warmer than the candles), which is a lovely way to describe that cozy feeling. It also mentions the fun of bringing out hidden presents, the "Heimlichkeiten / Aus Verstecken raus" (secrets out of their hiding places).
But the song also has a really thoughtful message for anyone who might not be with loved ones. It takes a moment to say, "Bist du da einmal allein" (If you are ever alone then), we are thinking of you. The promise is that "Wir wollen in Gedanken / Alle bei dir sein" (We want to be with you in our thoughts). It's a beautiful way to share the Christmas spirit of peace and togetherness with everyone, whether they're in a big family gathering or not.
