Quoted from swinks:I haven't heard about - find the pickle in Australia?
Is it something that is hidden in the tree on Christmas eve for the kids to find in the morning - please share - sounds like fun for the kids
I took this from Wikipedia, as it describes it more concisely than I could:
"The Christmas pickle is a lesser-known Christmas tradition for some Americans. A decoration in the shape of a pickle is hidden on a Christmas tree, with the finder receiving either a reward or good fortune for the following year. There are a number of different origin stories attributed to the tradition, including an origination in Germany. This theory has since been discounted, and it is now thought to be a German-American tradition created in the late 19th century."
It is lots of fun. My kids love it. Of course...who wouldn't love a way to get an extra present?
P.S. You can often find a pickle at the dollar store, Walmart, target, or online (of course). Some people also use a real pickle, but I don't recommend it because there is no loop/hook to hang it and they drip.