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Sunday, December 7, 2025

Bringing a Bit of Luck to Your Christmas Holiday with a Strange Tradition

The German immigrants brought many Christmas traditions with them when they settled in the Pennsylvania Dutch country. Because of their holiday beliefs, it has long been a Pennsylvania tradition to hang a real pickle on the Christmas tree to bring good luck for the New Year. It is thought to be good... Sign in to see full entry.

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