German Christmas Pyramid It is suggested that the Christmas pyramid is a predecessor of the Christmas tree. These pyramids are not limited to Christmas: in the Erzgebirge there was a custom of dancing around the St. John's Tree, a pyramid decked with garlands and flowers, at the summer solstice. Not actually pyramid-shaped, the Christmas pyramid is a kind of carousel with several levels, some depicting Christian motifs such as angels or manger scenes, and others with more secular motifs such as mountain-folk, forests, and other scenes from the everyday life of people in the Erzgebirge. The spinning motion of the pyramids is traditionally achieved with the help of candles whose rising heat spins a propeller above. Dimensions:18 x 7.5 x 6.5 (base) x 11 (top fan) In the Box: 1 x Christmas Pyramid 6 x Candle Holders 12 x Fan Blades 1 x Fan Blades holder 1 x Ceramic Nub 1 x Wood Nub Holder 1 x Manual Instructions Red Candles Included Dimensions: 4-inch x 0.5 Inch Diameter Burn Time up to1.5 Hours. Maintain color throughout burning. 100 Percent Cotton wick Unscented and Clean Burn