While the Räuchermann is best known as a Christmas tradition, Erzgebirge carvers have long produced smoker figures for other seasons too — Easter and spring designs, Oktoberfest and fall harvest characters, and the classic winter holiday lineup. The tradition's core mechanic stays the same across every season: a hollow wooden figure holds a lit incense cone, releasing smoke through a pipe or opening. Browsing by season is a good way to find a smoker that fits a specific display period, or to build out a collection that stays on the shelf year-round.