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fromThe Local Germany
6 years ago

Are Christmas pickle ornaments really a German tradition?

Legend has it that when Germans decorate their Christmas tree, the very last ornament they hang on it is a pickle. Usually made from shiny or matte green glass rather than cucumbers, the Christmas Pickle is much more than just a decoration. On Christmas Eve, the first child to find the pickle hidden amongst the branches on the tree is said to get good luck for the year to come, as well as an extra present.
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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
2 months ago

The Bell Witch: Better a Reason for Suffering

The Bell Witch legend emerged from alleged 1817–1821 supernatural events afflicting the Bell family and has become a lasting American folktale and cultural phenomenon.
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