Our four grandchildren who were here with their mother visiting for the past week enjoyed watching our German Pyramid. We purchased this unique German Christmas decoration about 15 years ago while we were stationed near Kaisersloughtern or Ramstien Air Force Base. I enjoyed telling our Grandchildren how the Pyramid came about some 200 years ago.
A poor farmer wanted to do something very special for his many children for Christmas. Since he could not afford to purchase gifts He went out to his work shop and created this beautiful pyramid. He wanted it to tell the true story of Christmas as well as be entertaining or fun for the children to watch. He made 3 tier's, the top with heralding Angels proclaiming the Savior has been born for all people. The second has the poor lowly shepherds who were the first to hear the good news. then on the bottom, is the Nativity with Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus in a manger Who would one day save His people from our sins by sacrificing Himself on the cross in place of us, for our sins and resurrecting from the grave. Then also on the bottom tier is the Wise men with the camels who came from afar following the Star. They were a different richer people, Kings with gifts of Gold, Frankincense and Mir. Reminding us that Jesus was born for all people, rich or poor. God loves us all. The heat from the candles make the fan go around and also the Shepherds and Wise Men reminding us that we also should Go and tell the good news. What a wonderful idea this loving father had for His Children. What a wonderful plan God had for us His Children!
