Today an Erzgebirge Christmas pyramid is much more elaborate and perfected compared to the first turning pyramids. But the basic elements are still the same. More than any other item from the Erzgebirge the Christmas pyramid expresses the Erzgebirge woodworking tradition, the love of the craftsmen for their homeland.
Are there more Christmas pyramids in Germany?
During Christmas time one of course finds more Christmas trees than Christmas pyramids in German homes but the number of Christmas pyramids is also very high and is still growing continuously. Today the Erzgebirge manufacturers craft a huge variety of Christmas pyramids. Most pyramids show a nativity scene or a scene of the local Erzgebirge nature.
What is German Erzgebirge craftsmanship?
The Steinbach Nutcrackers, Ulbricht Nutcrackers, KWO Incense Smokers, large Glaesser Christmas Pyramids, beautiful musix boxes and the Schwibbogen by Mueller Kleinkunst belong to figureheads of German Erzgebirge craftsmanship.
What to buy in Erzgebirge Palace?
As a very special gift we recommend Steinbach Nutcrackers Limited Editions, KWO Mozart Orchestra, Schwibbogen Dresdner Frauenkirche and Christmas Pyramids with musical tunes. German collectibles, german decorations and german gifts, you will find it all at the Erzgebirge Palace.
Did the Christmas tree originate in the Erzgebirge?
Although there is no proof for it, there are indications that the nowadays very popular tradition of the Christmas tree has evolved from the first Christmas Carousel in the Erzgebirge.
Where are the Erzgebirge Christmas carousels used?
Besides Germany the Erzgebirge Christmas Carousels decorate homes in many homes in the USA, United Kingdom, Australia, France, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, China and many other countries.
