I may have mentioned briefly in the past a peculiar-but-fun Christmas tradition involving a pickle hidden on a Christmas tree. And, yes, I know that’s not a pickle in the image on the right. (More on that juicy ornament later in this blog entry.)
For those who aren’t familiar, the Christmas pickle is a popular holiday game (mostly in America) that involves hiding a pickle on the family tree. The first child to find the pickle on Christmas morning receives an extra present or “good fortune” in the New Year. (Though I’m sure you can guess which option 99 children out of 100 would choose.)
It’s worth noting that the pickle is an ornament, and not a real pickle. If you find yourself without a pickle ornament, you can use a real pickle if you really want, but just be sure to find the pickle before it gets all shriveled…or before the dog finds it.
While the origins of the pickle tradition are unclear, many claim that it began in Germany, where it was known as Weihnachtsgurke. That legend has since been disproven, and many yuletide scholars believe the game got its start in the late 19th century, right here in the United States.
Regardless of where its roots are, the activity is a fun one for kids and adults alike. At my house, we have a Christmas pickle on our annual tree, although, while last year’s pickle was dropped and broken, it was quickly replaced a few days later.
That leads us, in what is probably the longest segue ever on What About Watermelon, to the first of FOUR gifts I’ll be giving away here on the blog this month. It’s the watermelon tree ornament you see above ($13 on Amazon). I’ll choose one comment at random from all the comments left on the blog THIS WEEK to win this tree accessory, which means you’ll receive it before Christmas!
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This would be amazing to win
What a unique ornament! My tree totally needs one!
A pickle, really?!? I much prefer the idea of watermelon however I had better not get a “Charlie Brown” Christmas tree this year. Would be kind of difficult to hide a full Citrullus Lanatus in my tree. All the best for the Holidays to all people Watermelon!
now that’s the best tasting pickle i ever heard!?
this would be a godsend. I have a chronic electrolyte deficiency– particularly in potassium–compounded by my zeal for exercise!
Watermelon has always been my go to!
My parents often joke that when I was in the hospital on morphine I demanded ‘wawa’ and was fork fed watermelon cubes by my loving dad.
I’d so appreciate this gift!
OH MY GOSH. I have been looking for one of these forever. It would go perfectly on my Christmas tree! :)
Love this~ We are watermelon junkies over here… kids would choose over ice cream most days!! :)
Love watermelon!!!!! frozen is better!
I would be so thankful to win this!
Would LOVE to win this watermelon ornament! It would be the perfect slice of summer to add to my tree!!