German Christmas Pyramids: The Erzgebirge Tradition Behind the Wooden Wonder
What is a German Christmas pyramid? A German Christmas pyramid, or Weihnachtspyramide, is a traditional wooden decoration from the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) in eastern Germany. Small candles heat the air beneath a fan-like rotor, causing the central shaft and its carved figures to turn slowly. The result is a combination of light, movement and wooden…