Ickle me, Pickle me, Tickle me too

Ickle was captain, Pickle was crew,
And Tickle served coffee and mulligan stew...

It's dangerous to do just about anything these days, so it surprises me little that hanging a pickle on your christmas tree is considered "controversial" by some. Apparently the whole "German Tradition" aspect is bunk, as a variety of websites are anxious to point out.



Personally, I say "humbug" to the accuracy adherents and am proud to hang a blown glass pickle (as well as a variety of other pretty foods...) on my tree. It's bizarro. It's cheesy. It's fun. And that's kind of what christmas is all about in my book.

What's that? You're a stickler for authenticity? Do it old-school and make your own damn christmas pickles.