German Christmas Advent Pyramid

The german christmas pyramid weihnachtspyramide was first developed in the erzgebirge ore mountains region in the german state of saxony sachsen as a low cost substitute for a real christmas tree in the late 1700s.

German christmas advent pyramid.

Richard glaesser is one of the best known producers of christmas pyramids using traditional turned wood figurines made in seiffen germany. It creates a unique festive atmosphere. Pyramids delicately crafted of native german woods käthe wohlfahrt s lathe turned hand painted pyramids create a subtle play of shadow and light as the heat from the candles turns the fine blades. Each german christmas pyramid was handcrafted in the erzgebirge region of germany.

Choose from one of the many german pyramids or carousels below. Vintage christmas pyramid tower nativity 4 tier wood carousel hand painted. Pyramid blade l h 0 42 0 14 106 36 mm eur 3 50 pyramid blade l h 0 5 0 17 127 44 mm. Müller german christmas pyramid nativity scene 1 tier height 30 cm 12 inch natural original erzgebirge by mueller seiffen mu 10324 5 0 out of 5 stars 5 149 99 149.

This pyramid comes from that tradition with a muted and. When the candles are lit the tiers slowly begin to turn creating an enchanting play of light and shadow. Erzgebirgische volkskunst pyramid christmas nativity windmill missing parts. They comprise a decorated pyramidal outer frame with candle holders and a central carousel with a rotor at the top which is driven by warm air from the lit candles.

Christmas pyramids are christmas decorations that have their roots in the folklore and customs of the ore mountain region of germany but which have become popular internationally. A beautiful german erzgebirge pyramid spreads warm light all over your living room. All this and much more makes the christmas pyramid one of the favourite products of the german erzgebirge. A german christmas pyramid is fun with the fan spinning the candles burning and the scenes are moving to add warmth sparkle and delight to your family traditions during the christmas holidays.

New vintage german pyramid 2 tier christmas windmill nativity set 31cm candle. As they have for over 200 years german pyramids still symbolize the light and joy of the season.