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The tradition is centuries old, in which pyramids would spin in the candlelight adding beauty to long winter nights. Who can resist the charm of this cherished tradition which spans over two hundred years? In these fast-moving days of high-tech and electronic comunication the pyramid brings us lovely, spinning Christmas figures which remind us of pleasant times and peaceful feelings of a time long ago. The sight of the illuminated Christmas Pyramid is one of the loveliest Christmas joys filling all hearts with cheer for Christmas Market visitors one and all. |
The tradition of erecting the large Erzgebirge Christmas Pyramids on the town square has become more and more popular over time. An increasing number of visitors are attracted to the Christmas Wonderland from the Erzgebirge every year.
In Germany alone there are more than 1,000 Christmas Markets not to mention countless other events such as city festivals. In America the most famous christmas events are Chicago - Christkindlmarket and New York -Macy's Santaland. In Asia the grand christmas events are in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapur. In Japan the most splendid christmas markets are in Sapporo and Osaka. |