7 Strange Christmas Traditions from Around the World - Page 6 of 9

In Germany, pickles are hung on Christmas trees

Hanging pickles on Christmas trees would normally come off as one of the most strange Christmas traditions in some parts of the world—but not in Germany.

During the 1880s, Woolworth stores began selling glass ornaments in the shape of fruits and vegetables that were imported from Germany, and for some reason, pickles were in abundance. And since then, people just started using them as decors. As to why, it’s unclear. It could be the color or people just really think it looks good when hung on Christmas trees, who knows.