The Christmas pickle is a German-American Christmas tradition. A decoration in the shape of a pickle is hidden on a Christmas tree, with the finder receiving either a reward or good fortune for the next year.

1 Noll 2025 · Discover the history and meaning behind America's favorite pickled Christmas ornament.

30 DFómh 2025 · The Christmas pickle is a special ornament that's hidden in the tree, and the first child to find it gets to open a special gift. While many believe it originated in Germany, the Christmas pickle …

23 MFómh 2024 · Christmas's quirkiest tradition is the Christmas pickle, a pickle-shaped ornament hidden on the tree. Here's where the tradition comes from.

6 days ago · In that sense, the Christmas pickle—whether glass or edible—does connect to genuine Old World traditions of winter preparedness. Today, the Christmas pickle is less about survival and more …

Discover the true story of the German Christmas Pickle—from Bavarian roots and Civil War legend to a beloved American holiday tradition.

5 Noll 2025 · The Christmas pickle is an ornament tradition wherein the first child to find it on the tree gets a reward. Despite popular belief, the Christmas pickle tradition is not widely known in Germany. …

25 Noll 2024 · If you’re curious about the story behind Christmas pickle ornaments and how this fun tradition came to be, keep reading. You might even decide to add one to your family’s tree before it’s...

6 days ago · The Christmas Pickle is a quirky US tradition where a pickle ornament is hidden in the tree, and the first child to find it on Christmas morning wins a gift.

8 Noll 2025 · According to legend, whoever finds the hidden pickle on the tree gets an extra present or good luck for the next year. But is this festive scavenger hunt really an age-old German custom, or just …