German Christmas Pyramid: Nativity Tower, 3 TierOne 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. Here is another of our grandest pyramids, with multiple tiers, yet beautiful in its simplicity. It is the classic nativity scene over three levels, with a golden star above. The figures are painted wood, while the structure is unfinished wood. The rising heat from the candles causes the