Do You Have a Pickle?

“A very old Christmas eve tradition in Germany was to hide a pickle [ornament] deep in the branches of the family Christmas Tree. The parents hung the pickle last after all the other ornaments were in place. In the morning they knew the most observant child would receive an extra gift from St. Nicholas.

Do you have a Christmas pickle? Well, we do! I had always heard of this old German tradition, and thought it would be neat and nostalgic to have a pickle hidden in our tree. Although we have no children, I thought it would be neat that just maybe some day we will, and we can have a hunt for the pickle on Christmas morning. Erik's mother gave me this pickle a few years ago, and guess what! Its a Radko. I was so excited, because I had been wanting a Christmas pickle for my tree, and had no idea that Christopher Radko even made one. Erik's mom had never even heard of the tradition, but she thought he was cute and decided to buy it. He has the cutest rosy cheeks and the brightest eyes. Although this pickle will NOT be touched, it will still be fun to hunt. Funny thing is...according to research the German's have never even heard of this tradition, but oh well! I owe all of my other Radko ornament purchase thank yous to my mom. She has given us about 15 and I love them!!! Joey even has a few of his own.

Christmas Pickle Poem

“To start a tradition that surely will last. Here’s a short story about the pickle of glass. The night before Christmas it’s hung on the tree. While everyone’s sleeping it’s done secretly. And on Christmas morning when you arise. The first one to find it will get a surprise.”