Räuchermännchen
Räuchermännchen are wooden figures that originated in the area around the Ore mountains.
First appearing in the early 19th Century, they are used to burn Räucherkerzen – candles that let off a scent when burnt.
They are usually in the form of a craftsman or someone from a particular trade such as a woodsman.
To hear a simple explanation and a short discussion in German, listen to the podcast:
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