<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (April 2013) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> A Schwibbogen is a decorative candle - holder from the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) region of Saxony, Germany . The first metal Schwibbogen was made in 1740 in Johanngeorgenstadt . The early candle arches always consisted of black ore . They were made out of one single forged piece and could be painted . The number of candles varies with the size of the arc . The original one featured 11 . </P> <P> The most famous design was created by Paula Jordan in 1937 for a show in Schwarzenberg . It depicted the 3 main sources of income of the people in the region in the 18th and 19th century . Thus the Schwibbogen showed apart from some traditional symbols; 2 miners, 1 wood carver, a bobbin lace maker, a Christmas Tree, 2 miner's hammers, 2 crossed swords, and an angel . It holds 7 candles . Contrary to popular belief the candle holder was always associated with Christmas . The light symbolizes the longing of the miners who didn't see the daylight in winter for weeks sometimes due to their long working hours below the surface . Over time the designs changed . Especially in the last few decades after the World War II the Schwibbogen has reached not only a new popularity, but has changed a lot in its looks . Now it is typically made out of wood which depicts historical or religious scenes . But there are even landscapes, skylines, advertisements...there is almost no limit to the possibilities . What remains is the link to Christmas traditions . Especially in the Ore Mountains the windows of the houses in villages and towns feature a lit candle arch - usually with the traditional designs or at least local scenes . </P> <P> The town of Seiffen is particularly noted for its production of Schwibbogen in its craft shops . </P>

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