Visan om solen, månen och planeterna facts for kids

Visan om solen, månen och planeterna is a poem that became a popular song. It means "The Song of the Sun, Moon, and Planets" in Swedish. Betty Ehrenborg-Posse wrote the poem. It was first published in a book called Folkskolans läsebok in 1868.

This song uses the same famous tune as Beethoven's 9th Symphony. This is the same music used for the Anthem of Europe. The song is special because its words teach you about geography, astronomy, and the four seasons in the Northern Hemisphere. Today, people often sing only the last part of the song. This shorter version is known by names like Månaderna or Januari börjar året.

What the Song Teaches

The song's lyrics are very educational. They help children learn about the world around them. You can discover facts about the planets and stars. It also explains how the four temperate seasons work. These seasons are spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

Where to Find the Song

This song has been included in many children's songbooks over the years. It is often listed as an "old rhyme" or a traditional song.

Popular Songbooks

• Nu ska vi sjunga (1943): This book included the song under the title "Årstiderna" (The Seasons). It was noted as an "old rhyme."
• Smått å gott (1977): Here, it appeared as "Månaderna." The book mentioned that the music came from Beethoven's 9th Symphony. A small change was made to the lyrics in this version.
• Barnvisor och sånglekar till enkelt komp (1984): This book also credited the music to Beethoven's 9th Symphony. It even suggested using the tune of "Oh My Darling, Clementine" as another option.
• Barnens svenska sångbok (1999): This popular children's songbook featured the song in its "Sånger för småfolk" (Songs for Little Ones) section.