Christmas Central Blog

10 Favorite Christmas Ornaments for Foodies

Dec 5th 2024

Some of the earliest Christmas ornaments were edible: foods like nuts, cookies, apples and even pretzels.Artists in Germany created the first Christmas ornaments out of glass in the late 1800s. Early ornament designs recreated the fruits and vegetables with which they were familiar.These days, people still love to deck Christmas trees with representations of their favorite holiday sw … read more

The Christmas Pickle: Age-Old German Tradition or Quirky All-American Custom?

Nov 14th 2023

Christmas is a holiday of traditions. From decorating the Christmas tree to leaving cookies for Santa, families cherish their Christmas rituals and pass them along to their children. One of the more puzzling traditions, however, involves the Christmas pickle ornament.What is a Christmas Pickle?Many children grew up with the Christmas pickle tradition. In its simplest form, the practice involves hi … read more