Traditional German Christmas Pickle Ornament

Ever heard of the German Christmas Pickle ("Weihnachtsgurke")? It's not just a cute and funny ornament but it actually represents a beloved German tradition in many American households. How does it work? Sometime before Dec. 25, a pickle ornament is hidden within the branches of the Christmas tree by the parents after the children go to sleep. Then, the first child to find the pickle on Christmas morning gets to open the first gift. The idea behind the tradition is to keep kids from rushing through the process of opening presents so they can learn to appreciate each gift. Perfect for your family Christmas tree or as a gift. Purchase one, or a set of 3, 5, 8, or 12 hand-crafted green glass Christmas Pickle ornaments. Choose from the "Big Dill" (approximately 4.25" in length) or the smaller version, "The Cornichon" (approx. 3.5") with a glass loop for easy hanging. Ornaments in pictures are examples – your ornaments will be made to order. If you have any questions or would like a custom quantity, please message us. This is a holiday ornament, not a memorial ornament. Please note that all of our glass items are hand-crafted; as such, each piece may vary slightly in size, shape, and pattern, which adds to its beauty and uniqueness. No two pieces are exactly alike. Our ornaments look beautiful not only on your Christmas tree, but all year round in a sunny window, in your garden, etc. Children and adults alike will appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of our keepsakes. Why is there a tiny hole in my ornament? All blown out (hollow) glass ornaments inherently have a small hole - otherwise, a vacuum seal would occur when the glass cools down and the ornament would collapse. We try to place the tiny hole in a discreet place. IMPORTANT INFORMATION our shop'S FREE SHIPPING EXPLAINED: Free shipping applies for First Class shipping for qualified orders over $35 only. We are not responsible for shipments once they leave our studio; any claims of loss or damage need to be directed to the U.S. Postal Service. For all shipping options, please see the next paragraph and link. HOLIDAY RUSH: Please order your ornaments by December 12th to allow enough time for us to make and ship them in time for Christmas! All orders are shipped Priority Mail, however, orders placed after December 15th may not arrive in time due to U.S.P.S. holiday volume. If you need to ship with faster shipping, please go to https://www.our shop.com/shop/StarryNightGlassArt?section_id=39125441 for additional shipping options Traditional German Christmas Pickle Ornament Green Pickle Glass Ornament, Hand Blown Weihnachtsgurke Handmade Christmas Tree Gift Ideas