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2. Miner's figure - Wikipedia

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   Miner's figure. A miner's figure ( German: Bergmannsfigur) is a traditional Christmas decoration from the Ore Mountains of central Europe. [1] Miners' figures are turned or carved out of wood, and often bear two candles. They are usually displayed together with an angelic figure, also bearing a candle. This pair is intended to symbolize the ...

3. Christmas pyramid - Wikipedia

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   A Christmas pyramid. Christmas pyramids ( German: Weihnachtspyramide) are Christmas decorations that have their roots in the folklore and customs of the Ore Mountain region of Germany, but which have become popular internationally. They comprise a decorated pyramidal outer frame with candle holders and a central carousel with a rotor at the top ...

4. Striezelmarkt - Wikipedia

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   These symbols can still be found in the Christmas ornaments sold at the Striezelmarkt. Candle pyramids (Christmas pyramid) In many parts of Germany, the candle pyramid (lightstock) is brought out every year to light up the room at Christmas. Two to five round wooden tiers, gradually smaller towards the top, are built onto a central rod.

5. Holiday History: Why Do We Put Up and Decorate Trees?

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   In 1880, Woolworth store founder, F.W. Woolworth, reluctantly bought 144 inexpensive Christmas ornaments to sell in his store from a traveling German salesman, and they sold out in a matter of ...

6. Nutcracker doll - Wikipedia

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   Nutcracker doll. Nutcracker dolls, also known as Christmas nutcrackers, are decorative nutcracker figurines most commonly made to resemble a toy soldier. In German tradition, the dolls are symbols of good luck, frightening away malevolent spirits. [1] [2] While nearly all nutcrackers from before the first half of the 20th century are functional ...

7. Christmas pickle - Wikipedia

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   Christmas pickle. The Christmas pickle is an American Christmas tradition. A decoration in the shape of a pickle is hidden on a Christmas tree, with the finder receiving either a reward or good fortune for the next year. There are a number of different origin stories attributed to the tradition, including one originating in Germany.