14. The Christmas Pickle
The Christmas Pickle is a quirky tradition where a pickle-shaped ornament is hidden on the Christmas tree, and the first person to find it receives an extra gift or good luck for the year. While often believed to be of German origin, evidence suggests this tradition is a German-American invention from the late 19th century. In fact, a 2016 survey found that 91% of Germans were unaware of the tradition (goodhousekeeping.com).
