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German Pyramids

The german pyramids - also known as multitiered candle pyramids - are "Christmas time" wonders with tradition. They are crafted of finest hardwoods and have always been a wonderful christmas decoration in germany - they are therefore also a fantastic german gift. Read here more about christmas pyramids from germany and which one to buy.





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First developed in the region of Erzgebirge

These pyramids (Weihnachtspyramide) were for the first time crafted in the Erzgebirge. This Erz mountain region is situated in Saxony/Sachsen a state in East Germany. In the late 1700s they were used as a cheap replacement for a Christmas tree in real.

Material and Function

A traditional german pyramid can have two to five levels and is made of wood. The heat which comes from the candles turns a rotor (windmill-like) "on the roof" of the pyramid. By this the pyramid revolves and ring its chimes. This leads to romantic light shows in the room.

Such pyramid gifts today cost minimum 10 euros. Depending on their elaboration they can be even more expensive. The Erzgebirge region is also renowned for nutcrackers. The Christmas pyramid soon reached other parts of Germany.

A handful good german manufacturers

german pyramids
Only a handful of small German manufacturers craft these miniscule wooden creations. Select only the best, ones like Flath & Sohn, KWO and Richard Glässer





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