Anders Petters stuga facts for kids

Anders Petters stuga or Anders Perssons stuga står i ljusan låga is an old Swedish Christmas song. Nobody knows exactly where or when this song first came from. People often sing it while dancing around the Christmas tree during the holidays.

The song's words tell a story about a fire happening in "Anders Petters's" small house, called a cottage. Even though the lyrics don't directly say "Christmas," the word ljusen (which means "lights" or "candles") makes people think of the candles lit during Christmastime. This strong connection makes it a popular Christmas tune.

Where Was It Published?

This song was included in a book called Julens önskesångbok in 1997. It was listed under the section "Tjugondag Knut dansar julen ut." The book said it was a "folksong," meaning it's a traditional song passed down through generations.

Early Recordings

One of the first times this song was recorded was by a singer named Margareta Schönström. She recorded it in May 1925, and the record was released to the public in 1926.