Dept 56 Alpine Village Christmas Market Holiday Smoker Booth 4044786 lit box

Dept 56 Alpine Village Christmas Market Holiday Smoker Booth 4044786 lit rare - used but in excellent condition. Includes original box and packaging Set of 2. As with other handcrafted Christmas heirlooms including metal ornaments and nutcrackers, carved wooden smokers are beloved in old world Germany Used for the purpose of burning incense, Smokers have a rich tradition that dates back centuries. From early Christianity, incense was burned during the close of the Christmas season on the Twelfth Night, in honor of the visit by the 3 kings. Remembering incense as one of the gifts from the wise men, it was also burned to ward off evil spirits in the New Year. Now these beautiful and useful Smokers are offered at one of our Market Booths. The included vendor carefully makes each Smoker ready for the day. Oversized smoker greets visitors with the Offnen / Open sign. Electrical: LED lit, Battery Box included. 2 C Batteries required(not included