What is the most famous German Christmas decoration?

Perhaps the most famous German decorations are glass ornaments. The glass ornaments were originally hand blown glass and were imported in the USA in 1880s by the Woolworth stores. The legend of the glass ‘Christmas Pickle’ is famous in the USA, but it’s that, a legend.

How do you make German straw stars?

How to Make Straw Star Ornaments

1. Soak your straw in a basin of water for about an hour to soften and prepare it for ironing.
2. Iron the damp straw pieces.
3. Place two pieces together in a cross formation.
4. Add two more pieces diagonally to create an eight-pointed star.

What to do with German Christmas Star ornaments?

When you have finished making your batch of stars, you can hang them just as they are or add the “dip and sparkle” step (my 7-year-old-self’s favorite part!). Adding this wax dipping step was traditionally used to waterproof the folded star ornaments for decorating outdoors.

Where to see the best Christmas decorations in Germany?

In the east of Germany, just South of Dresden lay the Erzgebirge Mountains. Since the middle ages, this region has been famous for making some of the most beautiful Christmas decorations you will see. These decorations are so special… well, we just had to bring them to the USA so that you can enjoy them too.

What did people do for Christmas in Germany?

Advent traditions, Christmas markets, traditional German Christmas food, Christmas trees, stars and nativity scenes, Christmas Eve celebrations … and the cold! These are the things I remember most about Weihnachten, Christmas in Germany. At Christmastime in 2015 my husband Tony and I visited our family in Germany.

How do you make a German star out of paper?

Start with 4, 1 1/2″ wide strips cut lengthwise from the legal paper. These strips will be 14″ long and 1 1/2″ wide. Following the correct steps, fold your star and trim the extra paper. Poke a hole through the star with a needle and thread your string through so you have a loop for hanging.