Räuchermännchen are wooden figures that originated in the area around the Ore mountains. First appearing in the early 19th Century, they are used to burn Räucherkerzen - candles that let off a scent when burnt. They are usually in the form of a craftsman or someone from a particular trade such as a woodsman. … [Read more...]
Bergmannsfigur
The Bergmannsfigur is a traditional Christmas decoration in the Erzgebirge area of Germany. They are wooden figures that hold a candle in each hand. On becoming a father it was the duty of each man to make one of these figures, in the shape of a miner for a boy or an angel for a girl. These were placed in the windows of the houses and provided candlelight for the streets … [Read more...]
Räucherkerzen
Räucherkerzen are candles that produce a scented smoke. Commonly found scents are incense, pine, cinnamon and honey. Coming originally from the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) they are often used as part of Christmas decorations, such as Räuchermännchen. … [Read more...]
Schwibbogen
A Schwibbogen is an arc-shaped wooden candle holder that originated in the Erzgebirge area of Germany. Modern versions have electrical candles on them and can often be seen in people's windows. … [Read more...]
Weihnachtspyramide
The Weihnachtspyramide is a German Christmas decoration which originally came from the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains). It is usually a round, wooden form with four or more candles. These candles produce the heat that turns the fan-shaped top, which in turn rotates the platforms on which small figures stand. These figures often depict Christmas scenes, but may also show … [Read more...]