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∙ 15y agoThe pickle tradition is that the parents hide the pickle on the Christmas tree after the family decorates it. Then, the first child to find the pickle receives an extra present or a special treat. Oddly enough when research was done to discover the origin of this tradition in Germany, most all Germans questioned about the tradition had never heard of it.
The German tradition of hiding a pickle ornament on the Christmas tree is called the Weihnachtsgurke. It is believed to have originated in the late 19th century and is considered a fun holiday game. The first person to find the pickle ornament on the tree gets to open their present first as a way to add excitement and anticipation to the gift-giving tradition.
It is a German tradition for children consisting of a large cone that is filled with candy and toys for a child's first day of school.
THE GERMAN first brought the Christmas trees in UNITED STATES
A. The German language uses the Latin alphabet, just as English does, with the addition of a few special letters.
No one knows for certain, but Jewish tradition places the time of Abraham at around 1800 BCE.No one knows for certain, but Jewish tradition places the time of Abraham at around 1800 BCE.
German nationals make up 91% of the population so one can be certain that 91% of the people in Germany speak the language as their first language.
Wearing a corsage on special occasions became popular hundreds of years ago. The tradition is still in practice today and is especially popular during prom season.
Tradition is typically not capitalized unless it is in the title of a specific tradition or when it is the first word in a sentence.
German is primarily spoken as a first language in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. It is also spoken as a co-official language in South Tyrol in Italy, and in certain regions of Belgium and Luxembourg.
Yes, but often, it is not a real pickle. It is usually a Christmas ornament that looks like a pickle. They are usually made of blown glass.
An internet search indicates that how the first Christmas tree was decorated is subject to conjecture. In fact, where the tradition started is not certain either. One site indicates the first Riga tree might have been decorated with paper flowers.