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2. Miner's figure - Wikipedia

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   Miner's figure. A miner's figure ( German: Bergmannsfigur) is a traditional Christmas decoration from the Ore Mountains of central Europe. [1] Miners' figures are turned or carved out of wood, and often bear two candles. They are usually displayed together with an angelic figure, also bearing a candle. This pair is intended to symbolize the ...

3. The 40 Best Christmas Decorations to Make Your Home Dazzle - AOL

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   The nutcracker is a classic Christmas decoration, and this red and blue wooden figurine from World Market sits 12 inches high, making it small enough to display while still having a visual impact.

4. Christmas pickle - Wikipedia

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   Christmas pickle. The Christmas pickle is an American Christmas tradition. A decoration in the shape of a pickle is hidden on a Christmas tree, with the finder receiving either a reward or good fortune for the next year. There are a number of different origin stories attributed to the tradition, including one originating in Germany.

5. Christmas pyramid - Wikipedia

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   A Christmas pyramid. Christmas pyramids ( German: Weihnachtspyramide) 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. They comprise a decorated pyramidal outer frame with candle holders and a central carousel with a rotor at the top ...

6. Christmas decoration - Wikipedia

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   Christmas decorations in a private home, Europe. A Christmas decoration is any of several types of ornamentation used at Christmastide and the greater holiday season. The traditional colors of Christmas are pine green ( evergreen ), snow white, and heart red. Gold and silver are also prevalent, as are other metallic colours.

7. Pleated Christmas hearts - Wikipedia

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   The exact age and origin of the tradition of making paper hearts is unknown, but the oldest known pleated Christmas hearts were made by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen in 1860. However, as Andersen's heart has no handle, it seems unlikely it could have been used as a Christmas tree ornament. Andersen's pleated heart is today located ...