German Christmas Pyramid: Santa & SnowmanOne of Germany's most enchanting Christmas traditions is the candle lit pyramid, which families often place in the front window of their homes for passersby to see. Our personal favorites are the smaller pyramids, like this one, that are so beautiful in their simplicity. Here we have a winter scene with a little child, a snowman, and Santa Claus, revolving around a fir tree. The figures are painted wood, while the structure is unfinished wood. The