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The name Christmas pyramid came about because the Napoleonic campaign in Egypt at the end of the 18th century brought pictures of the pyramids back to Europe and eventually to the Ore Mountains, where they reminded the people of the mining capstans and also of the Christmas constructions. A pyramid at the Christmas market in Mainz
The candle serves as the town's Christmas market, which includes vendors, activities, entertainment and guest appearances by Santa Claus [1] Mayor Hans-Jürgen Schäfer said of the candle, "People come from all over Germany just to take a look at the Christmas candle. Of course, this brings Schlitz to the attention of people all over the world."
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.
Muehlen Archiv (in German) Gatow: Gatower Mühle Bockwindmühle: 2008: Kreuzberg: Bockwindmühle: Restored Muehlen Archiv (in German) Kreuzberg Galerieholländer: Restored Muehlen Archiv (in German) Mariendorf: Adlermühle: Galerieholländer: 1889 Muehlen Archiv (in German) Marzahn: Bockwindmühle: Muehlen Archiv (in German) Zehlendorf ...
A candle pushed into the centre of the orange, then lit, representing Jesus Christ as Light of the World; A red ribbon wrapped around the orange or a paper frill around the candle, representing the blood of Christ; Dried fruits and/or sweets skewered on cocktail sticks pushed into the orange, representing the fruits of the earth and the four ...
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Angel chimes, also known as angel-abra, [according to whom?] are a form of Christmas decoration popular in Europe and North America. [1] They apparently have the same origins as the Christmas pyramid, which functions on the same principle. They differ from these, primarily, in being mass-produced from metal and might have bell-ringing angels ...