A Pickle of a Tradition – Christmas
Posted on
December 14, 2009 by
christmastrees
According to legend, decorate Christmas tree her parents in Germany on Christmas Eve. The last ornament is hung Weinachtsgurke of a delicate glass ornament in the shape of a cucumber. This is an important jewelry, for the next morning the children rush to open their gifts from St. Nicholas. But the celebrations can begin only when one of the children found the elusive gherkin. Someone who is open to the first dose, and may even receive a special bonus for histheir efforts. So the story here in America is told. Glass Christmas Pickles are a popular ornamental, and usually hidden, with the curious legend come or printed on the box.