Why Are There Pickles on Christmas Trees? The Surprising Tradition Explained.

Hiding a pickle in a tree sounds like a pretty “far out” family Christmas tradition. So why are there pickles on Christmas trees?

Yet, when you learn more about its supposed origins and its quaint, but fun outcomes, it’s a tradition you might want to consider this Christmas season.

The pickle can be made of just about anything really, but is should definitely look like a pickle and be painted or decorated in an authentic green color to help camouflage it within the branches of your tree.
Learn more about this fun family tradition here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_pickle

And more about just how evergreen trees became synonymous with Christmas, here: 

https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas-trees

 

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