Article Excerpts - Why are Angels part of the Christmas Celebration
Why are Angels part of the Christmas Celebration is not always clear for Christians. They are always a part of the scenes at Christmas but with the focus on Jesus, their participation is many times overlooked. This is because they are the supporting cast to this blessed event of Jesus Christ’s birth. This is one of the reason why the Wendt & Kuhn Angels were created the way they were. The Angels of God are his messengers to the people of earth. They make his announcements and help guide the people to what God wants them to see..... read our articlesArticle Excerpts - German Candle Pyramids and Candle Carousel History
The German candle pyramid is an ornate piece of artwork, which uses the heat a candle generates to rotate a fan, which will then move delicately carved figurines and images around in a circle. There are several other names used to describe candle pyramids, including: German pyramid, candle carousel, lightstocks, Windradchen and table whirligigs. All of these names describe an item that has a central rod with a fan connected to the topmost end. Wind or heat is used to generate motion in the fan. This motion causes the rod to ..... read our articlesArticle Excerpts - Christkindl Markets or Weihnachtsmarkt History
Germany is known for its beautiful Christmas markets called, Christkindlmarkets, which are located throughout Germany and Austria. These are stunning open-air markets with gorgeous lights and decorated little huts selling homemade crafts like little figurines and carved toys made of shaved and polished wood, dainty ornaments like the sebnitz and Moravian stars, picture windows with tiny figurines and songs coming from exquisite music boxes and cuckoo clocks. Many of these items are imported directly from Germany to Christmas ..... read our articlesArticle Excerpts - German figurine creation - handcrafting wood collectibles
What goes into the creation of a German Figurine? Germany is proud of its numerous artisans who labor to create handmade crafts, many of which can be found at Christmas markets or Christkindlmarkts worldwide. These figurines have personalities and can be discovered as characters in Cuckoo clocks, music boxes, nutcrackers, German smokers as well as characters found in candle carousels or pyramids. There are numerous steps that the craftsmen go though in the creation of each and every handcrafted figurine..... read our articlesArticle Excerpts - German Wooden Nutcracker
Police Guard Nutcracker From the time that man and nuts have co-existed nutcrackers or "nussknackers" have been along to assist man in their endeavor to break open hard shells and access the meaty goodness of the nut. These nutcrackers have varied in materials, mechanical makeup and function, depending on what resources existed to use in the implement and which type of nut was being cracked. Some of the earliest nutcrackers were created out of stone. A few of these stone nutcrackers are very elaborate. Some operate by a ..... read our articlesArticle Excerpts - German Christmas Legend of Santa Claus
A traditional smoker figurine depicting Saint Nicholas as a bishop Today the celebration of Christmas includes a Christmas tree decorated with ornaments and lights, the gathering of loved ones, and of course, Santa Claus with lots of brightly wrapped gifts. The personification of Santa Claus is modernly known as a merry old fellow with a bushy white beard proceeded by seven reindeer. He is eagerly anticipated as a gift giver who deposits gifts under Christmas trees to children of all ages; and like all legends, the story of Santa Claus ..... read our articlesArticle Excerpts - Smoking Wood Figurine or German Incense Smoker Uses
A German Smoker Figurine is an incense holder of sorts. They come in a variety of shapes and characters, some as buildings, others as stoves and many as various people - occupations. All of the smokers have a spot where incense is inserted and lit and have a sometimes humorous method for the smoke to escape. We have heard of and seen our German smokers used in many creative ways. Many families have incorporated them into family Christmas traditions that are unique and filled with fun...... read our articlesArticle Excerpts - Erzgebirge Germany – Home to Christmas ornaments
The Erzgebirge Regions of Germany is full of life, culture and traditions. This area claims to be the birthplace of many Christmas customs and icons, like the Christmas tree and Christmas ornaments, as well as many traditional Christmas gifts like candle carousels, pyramids, nutcrackers, figurines and smokers. These crafts like the region, are unique, enchanted and have a broad history.
Arch Ornament with Santa. The Erzgebirge Regions are characterized by a string of tree-covered mountains, which extends from ..... read our articlesArticle Excerpts - German Christmas Ornaments History
Christmas ornaments were not always used as Christmas tree decorations. They have been found in various aspects of the holiday celebrations, before the tree became emblematic in family traditions. As with most of America’s Christmas traditions, much of the history of Christmas ornaments stems from Europe and more accurately from the holiday traditions of Germany. It is from this wonderful country that we have received the actual celebration of Christmas. Martin Luther, a figurehead in the reformation, was born and died in ..... read our articlesArticle Excerpts - German Nativity Scenes
German Nativity Scenes: As Found in Candle Pyramids, Wooden Arches & Scenes, and Many Christmas Ornaments. Christmas has its birthplace in the country of Germany. It was in this country, during the Reformation that the winter celebration of Christmas became a tradition, now shared around the world by Protestants, Catholics, and seculars alike. Before there was “Christmas,” people would celebrate the winter solstice. What made Christmas new and different was that it was started as a day to remember the birth of the Christ ..... read our articlesArticle Excerpts - The Miner in German Handcrafts
The Erzgebirge Mountains have been renown for the detailed woodcrafts and toys, which are created in this region of Germany. These crafts have several recurring and at times overlapping themes. Many of these themes involve the celebration of Christmas, it is said that this holiday began here during the Reformation. Subject matter of these handmade crafts includes: miners, angels, the Seiffen Church, Kings, and Soldiers as well as a number of occupations. The miner is one of the characters, found in numerous smokers, nutcrackers, ..... read our articlesArticle Excerpts - King Ludwig and German Handcrafts
Bavaria, King Ludwig’s and the German Handcrafts, Nutcrackers and Figurines Devoted to Them. Bavaria Germany is an area rich in folklore, each Christmas this region welcomes numerous Weinachtsmarkts and Christkindlmarkts. These are Christmas markets where little huts sell mostly handcrafted wares. As a backdrop for these cozy, festive gatherings are medieval towns with castles in the distance. Three of these castles were built be the "Mad King" Ludwig, who is the subject in numerous German nutcrackers and figurines...... read our articles
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