The hanging gnome with green hat is an artfully designed Christmas decoration that is made by the renowned company Richard Glässer in traditional and loving handcraft.
This hanging gnome with green hat for the Christmas tree has a traditional and charming design. The green felt hat reaches just above his bulbous, round nose, which is made of wood or another light material and characterizes the gnome’s face.
The face itself remains hidden because the hat is pulled down low over the face and the long, white and fluffy beard completely covers the lower half of the face. The beard gives the gnome a rustic look and is reminiscent of the typical gnomes from Scandinavian fairy tales or Christmas stories.
The details also include the red gloves that peek out from the side and represent the gnome’s small hands. These red gloves stand out visually from the otherwise rather simple color combination and give the gnome another Christmassy touch.
At the top of the hat there is a golden cord with which the gnome can be easily hung on a Christmas tree. This delicate cord matches the color of the overall picture well and completes the festive design. Overall, the gnome exudes a friendly and cozy atmosphere that fits well with the Christmas season.
- Height 10cm
- colored
- Hat made of felt
- Beard and hair made of synthetic hair
You can find more beautiful Christmas hangings from Richard Glaesser and other manufacturers here.
The tradition of tree decorations:
The tradition of Christmas tree decorations characterizes the Christmas season and dates back to the Middle Ages. People decorate the tree to symbolize life and fertility, especially during the long winter months. Even then, they hung decorations on the trees during the winter to ward off evil spirits and welcome spring.
In Germany, the custom began in the 16th century. At first, people hung apples, nuts and pastries on the trees, which stood for life and abundance. They also decorated the trees with paper flowers and straw stars. The apples represented the tree of life from the story of creation, while the straw stars symbolized the star of Bethlehem.
Over the years, people continued to develop the decorations. In the 19th century, the custom of hanging candles on the trees, which embodied light and hope, arose. Later, electric fairy lights replaced the candles to prevent fires.
A particularly important tradition arose in Germany with the hanging of glass ornaments. Glassblowers in Lauscha, Thuringia, began making delicate glass figures in the 19th century. These ornaments gained worldwide recognition and shaped classic Christmas decorations. To this day, artisans keep this tradition alive.
In addition to balls and stars, angels, gnomes, animals and bells also decorate Christmas trees. Each of these figures has a special meaning. Angels symbolize God’s protection, bells remind us of the good news of the birth of Christ, and gnomes like the one pictured represent protection and kindness that protect the home and family.
Safety instructions for Erzgebirge folk art pyramids.
• The pyramids are powered by burning candles! Therefore, make sure to keep a safe distance from curtains, furniture, upholstery and other flammable objects.
• Also remember that the pyramid is not a toy for children. Operation with an open flame may only take place under the constant supervision of adults.
• We accept no liability for damage caused by improper use or failure to observe these instructions.
Instructions for operation:
• Please only use high-quality candles that guarantee even burning. (Candles)
• Drafts can significantly affect the pyramid’s operation and should therefore be avoided at all costs.
Instructions for location:
• A solid and, above all, horizontal location (floor, table, etc.) is a prerequisite for a pyramid to run smoothly.
• When setting up the pyramid, make sure that the axis of the pyramid is in a vertical position. It must also be correctly positioned in the bearing.
• The middle part of the pyramid must be able to move freely.
Storage instructions:
• To ensure that the pyramid remains functional for many years, we recommend that you store it in a dry place.
• In addition, the pyramid should not be exposed to any major temperature fluctuations during storage.
Environmental damage caused by incorrect disposal of batteries
Batteries must not be disposed of in household waste. You are legally obliged to return old batteries so that proper disposal can be ensured. You can hand in old batteries at a municipal collection point or at a local retailer. As a distributor of batteries, we are also obliged to take back old batteries, although our obligation to take back is limited to old batteries of the type that we have or have had in our range as new batteries. You can therefore either send old batteries of the aforementioned type back to us with sufficient postage or hand them in free of charge directly in our store at the address given in the imprint.
Batteries are marked with the symbol of a crossed-out garbage can. This symbol indicates that batteries must not be thrown in household waste. For batteries that contain more than 0.0005 percent mercury (HG) by weight, more than 0.002 percent cadmium (Cd) by weight or more than 0.004 percent lead (Pb) by weight, the chemical name of the pollutant used is located under the garbage can symbol.
Dispose of electrical devices in an environmentally friendly manner
Electrical devices must not be disposed of with household waste. According to the European directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment, used electrical devices must be collected separately and sent to special collection and return systems. Owners of old devices from private households can hand them in at the collection points of the public waste disposal authorities or at the return points set up by manufacturers or distributors in accordance with the ElektroG.
Make sure that no beard hairs protrude in front of or into the mouth hole, otherwise no suction can be created and the cone can suffocate.
- Remove the upper body
- Light the incense cone (15 mm) at the tip and place it on a metal plate
- Put the upper body back on and enjoy the scent
- Then empty the ash into a non-flammable container.
- Not a toy for children!
- Please only use under adult supervision!
- Caution, smoldering incense cones and metal plates are very hot!
