German Smokers - Incense Burners

German Christmas Traditions include Nutcrackers and Incense Smokers

Incense burners are not only found in Asian cultures. Also Europe has a tradition in incense smokers. Not only in places of worship, but also in the homes. Germany produces a special kind of incense burner that is used during the Christmas holidays.
Different figures used as incense smokers have become valued collectibles. The incense smokers are an interesting expression of German folk art.

During the long winters in Northern and Eastern Europe people kept themselves busy with wood carving and production of decorations for the midwinter holidays. In addition to Nutcrackers the artisans also developed little figurines to be used as incense smokers. The Erzgebirge region was a centre for this kind of incense burner art. People all over the world have become collectors of the German smokers. The wooden incense smokers come in many colors and figures. These German Christmas traditions are very popular also outside Germany.

Collectible Figures - Christmas Smokers

Unique German Christmas Decorations

We are proud to make these German imports available in the USA. Erzgebirge smokers have a high decorative content and these German collectibles serve as a great collection hobby. Christmas smokers are an appreciated gift for your friend "who has everything". The objects of German folk art bring a smile to many faces. These German incense burners are proudly displayed Holiday season after Holiday season. New incense burners are added every year and the German smoker collection becomes more interesting each year.

Buy your German Smokers at the Christmas Duck!!

Examples of our Erzgebirge Smokers: