German Christmas Decoration Pyramid - 21 Inches - Wood Nativity Scene Set - Under The Christmas Tree and Table Top Holiday Decor - Nativity Play 3 Tiers Carousel with 6 Candle Holders - German Design

It is suggested that the Christmas pyramid is a predecessor of the Christmas tree. These pyramids are not limited to Christmas: in the Erzgebirge there was a custom of dancing around the "St. John's Tree", "a pyramid decked with garlands and flowers", at the summer solstice. Not actually pyramid-shaped, the Christmas pyramid is a kind of carousel with several levels, some depicting Christian motifs such as angels or manger scenes, and others with more secular motifs such as mountain-folk, forests, and other scenes from the everyday life of people in the Erzgebirge. The spinning motion of the pyramids is traditionally achieved with the help of candles whose rising heat spins a propeller above.

Product Descriptions

Dimensions: 21” x 10” (base) x 11” (top fan)

In the Box:

1 x Christmas Pyramid

6 x Candle Holders

12 x Fan Blades

1 x Fan Blades holder

1 x Ceramic Nub

1 x Wood Nub Holder

1 x Manual & Instructions.