CHRISTMAS FROM GERMANY

The Advent Wreath is displayed in churches and homes, a tradition of short history that started over 100 years ago in Hamburg. At that time, many orphaned children roamed the streets, begging for food. The protestant priest, Johann Heinrich Wichert, attended to these homeless children in the "Rauhe Haus", established in 1833, where he held an Advent service each year and introduced the concepts of Advent Christmas to them... The supplies of silver, pewter, copper and lead were almost exhausted towards the end of the 18th century, leaving miners with the need for different work. As wood was a plentiful resource at the time, they focused on developing the skill of wood-turning. They became artisans of the craft, and we have been beneficiaries of their gifts ever since... Kathe Wohlfahrt of America is the premiere source of high-quality handcrafted German Christmas items. Preserving and supporting traditional German craftsmanship since 1977, Käthe Wohlfahrt offers its exclusive products..

Also known as: Christmas