Christmas Pickle facts
While investigating facts about Christmas Pickle, I found out little known, but curios details like:
The German tradition of the "Christmas Pickle" is relatively unknown to Germans and 91% of Germans polled had never heard of the holiday tradition.
Some Americans believe that there is a christmas tradition here in Germany called "Christmas pickle"
In my opinion, it is useful to put together a list of the most interesting details from trusted sources that I've come across. Here are 7 of the best facts about Christmas Pickle I managed to collect.
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The US tradition known as a Christmas pickle. Apparently you hide a glass or plastic ornamental pickle in the Christmas tree. On Christmas morning, the first child to find the pickle receives good luck or a special prize from Santa. It's origins are disputed.
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A tradition that involves a pickle ornament. The finder of the Christmas Pickle ornament on Christmas morning, gets an extra present from Santa Claus and will have a lucky year!
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The Christmas Pickle, a tradition involving hiding a pickle ornament on the Christmas Tree.
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A “Christmas Pickle” is a bizarre Christmas tradition where parents will hide a pickle ornament on a Christmas Tree so that their kids can hunt for it. The first one to find it gets a “blessing” for the coming year - and the first present.
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Berrien Springs, Michigan, has dubbed itself the "Christmas Pickle Capital of the World". In early December, they host a parade, led by the Grand Dillmeister, who tosses out fresh pickles to parade watchers.
