Somewhere among the flashy ornaments and glowing lights is a shiny, green pickle hanging on some Christmas trees.

Yes, a pickle.

I always thought it was something quirky that would make a great conversation starter when guests came over during the holidays. Apparently the ornament is a much bigger dill... sorry, DEAL.

Why People Hang Pickles On Christmas Trees

The reason behind the tradition of a pickle on a Christmas tree is different depending on who you ask.

Southern Living explained the tradition of hanging an ornament shaped like a pickle is called "Weihnachtsgurke."

"For many families, Christmas morning starts with a hunt for a pickle ornament, deemed the Christmas pickle, on the tree," Southern Living reports. "the first person who finds the pickle gets the first gift, and bra

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