"Maria durch ein Dornwald ging" is an old advent song. It was first published in Germany in 1850, but its origins go back much further, maybe even to the 16th century - although there's no definite source. It was originally a pilgrimage song which later in the beginning on the 20th century became an advent song. In Finland, it is usually sung at Christmastime.
The song has for long been one of our favourites due to its beautiful melody, which sounds archaic and mysterious. That mood fits the words, which describe the pregnant Virgin Mary walking through barren thorns that, with her passing, burst into bloom.
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