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Germany has long been known for its fabulous folk art. Famous exports like beer steins, nutcrackers and wooden scenes are often associated with this traditional folk art scene.
Often the art has a magical and festive feel to it. There’s a reason people love to visit Germany in the run up to Christmas – it’s so soak in the joyful atmosphere of the season and invest in souvenirs that remind them of both Germany and Christmas.
These days you can get your hands on the beautiful folk art from the comfort of your own home. The Erzgebirge.co.uk website specialises in selling high quality German decorative items to make your home feel extra magical. These items are original Erzgebirge crafts that are hand mad in Germany, so you can be sure what you’re getting is both authentic and high quality.
Below are some of the famous types of items you can find for sale on their website. I’ve been totally biased here and picked my absolute faves to show off.
Authentic Erzgebirge Nutcrackers
These nutcrackers are incredibly iconic. They’re a staple symbol of Christmas to many, and make for a gorgeous gift for loved ones. The nutcrackers are beautifully hand crafted and available in a range of colours and designs.
My favourites are the style like in the picture above (mostly red, black and white, with a furry beard), and the ones that look like Father Christmas, but to be honest, I think they’re all really impressive-looking. There’s even one that looks like a little doctor!
German Wooden Christmas Pyramid
Another popular festive export are German Christmas pyramids. These are beautiful creations made of wood that are the perfect decoration for the holiday season. The pyramids are crafted by artists and toy makers for a finished product that you’ll be tempted to display all year round – it looks that good!
They are usually wooden and display scenes of angels, wise men, Father Christmas, nativity scenes and more. Normally they will be set up on a carousel, two, three, or four stories high.
These pyramids make gorgeous heirloom decorations as they never go out of style and always look amazing.
German Beer Stein
A German beer stein always makes for a fantastic gift. These fancy drinking vessels are steeped in tradition.
Originally created to keep germs at bay around the time of the plague, these steins soon became a statement of wealth. Alongside their creation, rules became stricter around hygiene and ingredients, which all lead to shaping the delicious flavour of German beer.
These days, the beer steins are still a great vessel for consuming your ale, but they’re also fantastic gifts, gorgeous ornaments and fun souvenirs. If you’ve got a beer fanatic in your life, they’re bound to uber impressed with a traditional German beer stein.
So if you’re looking for some unique Christmas gifts to give your family members, it’s worth considering some of these traditional German folk art items. Your granny is certain to be delighted by a nutcracker, and there’s no doubt your fun uncle will love a beer stein. Not to mention, a Christmas pyramid will surely fill your mum’s heart with joy!