The Germans are credited with being the first to decorate their Christmas trees with candles. Simple candle clips were used to fasten the candle to the branch. This sophisticated hanging pendulum holder with a butterfly motif is from 1874. From our collection of Christmas Tree Candle Holder Patents. Credit: www.christmasgiftsfromgermany.com.
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