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- The tradition is often thought to come from Germany, but many believe that to be a mythLove To Know: History of Christmas Pickles
- Real pickles are not usedLove To Know: History of Christmas Pickles
- The annual Christmas Pickle Festival is held in Berrien Springs, Michigan
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The German Christmas pickle is a tradition often used on the Christmas holiday. In this tradition, a glass pickle ornament is hidden on the Christmas tree and the first child to find it will receive a gift that will supposedly have a year of good luck.
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Origins
- While no one is sure, there are many different stories that claim to be the origin of the German Christmas pickle.
- One story cites a prisoner-of-war asking for a pickle after his was at death's door due to starvation. A guard took pit on him, giving him a pickle which supposedly renewed his strength and gave him the will to continue living. After his release, it is said that he began the tradition of hiding a pickle in the Christmas tree.Love To Know: History of Christmas Pickles
- At the Christmas Pickle Festival in Berrien Springs, Michigan, they claim that two Spanish boys were on their way home from boarding school were stuffed into a pickle barrel by a innkeeper. The story says that St. Nicholas came along and tapped his magical staff against the barrel, freeing the boys.Love To Know: History of Christmas Pickles
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@cjsi No way. The Christmas Pickle tradition is German. (as is the tree itself). (your dad is mistaken, never a liar) @redwingwoody
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@redwingwoody The pickle on the Christmas tree absolutely is a German tradition.
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