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
