Schwibbogen
A Schwibbogen is an arc-shaped wooden candle holder that originated in the Erzgebirge area of Germany.
Modern versions have electrical candles on them and can often be seen in people’s windows.
To hear a simple explanation and a short discussion in German, listen to the podcast:
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Tags: Candles, Christmas, Erzgebirge, Weihnachten