What is Weihnachtspyramide?

The Christmas Pyramid (Weihnachtspyramide) – Have been part of the German christmas tradition for centuries. With a name like, Christmas Pyramid, you would think that they were influenced by the Egyptian pyramids, but that is not the case.

What kind of candles do I need for my German candle pyramid?

These candles are specifically designed to work in German Christmas Pyramids but also fit German made Schwibboggen, (Candle Arches auf Deutsch) as well. Each candle is listed by it’s diameter and height – Please measure carefully so that you obtain the correctly sized candle for your German Candle Pyramid.

How does the Christmas Candle pyramid work?

The pyramid is crowned with wind paddles at the top, and surrounded by candles at the bottom. When the candles are lit, they create heat currents that rise and cause the wind paddles to rotate and move the tiers around carousel-fashion. For this reason some people call the Christmas candle pyramid a Christmas candle carousel.

How big are the Christmas Candle pyramids?

Today’s Christmas candle pyramids range in size from three-tiered tabletop decorations to the five-tiered, 45-foot-plus tall lighted pyramid found in Dresden, Germany at the Striezelmarkt, the oldest outdoor Christmas market, open for 12 days during December until Christmas Eve.