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Pastimes : Decorate SI for the Holidays!
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To: Carolyn who wrote (181)12/6/1999 9:12:00 PM
From: bluejeans  Read Replies (1) of 1982
 
THE GLASS PICKLE ORNAMENT



Pickle ornaments were considered a special decoration by many families in Germany where the fir tree was decorated on Christmas Eve. It was always the last ornament to be hung on the Christmas tree, with the parents hiding it in the green boughs among the other ornaments.
When the children were allowed to view the tree they would begin gleefully searching for the Pickle ornament. The children knew that whoever first found that special ornament would receive an extra little gift left by St. Nicholas for the most observant child.

THE TRADITION OF THE CHRISTMAS CARP ORNAMENT



In Germany the carp has long been festive fare for the Christmas holiday, and this tradition is observed in many central European homes to this day. Carefully prepared during the day, this delicate fish was presented to family and friends on Christmas, often elaborately garnished. This Christmas Carp ornament was created to commemorate this traditional feast.

THE GLASS GRAPE ORNAMENT





Grape ornaments are symbols of friendship. Not only is the giving of grape ornaments a German pledge of friendship, it is symbolic of sharing a friendly glass of wine.

THE $500,000 CLOWN ORNAMENT



The $500,000 Clown ornament was inspired by the runaway inflation in Germany following World War 1 and the significant loss of value of the German currency (the "Mark"). Pundits said that $500,000 German marks were needed to buy a loaf of bread! The gold medallion on the front of the $500,000 Clown ornament was the bakers' insignia.

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