Schwibbogen

A Schwibbogen (German pronunciation: [ʃʋɪp'boːɡən]) is a decorative candle-holder from the Ore Mountains region of Saxony, Germany.

The early candle arches consisted of a single forged piece of black metal which could be painted.

The development of the schwibbogen arch is closely related to the mining traditions of the Ore Mountains.

Modern designs are typically made out of wood, and depict historical or religious scenes.

Other designs include landscapes, skylines and advertisements, retaining some link to Christmas traditions Especially in the Ore Mountains the windows of the houses in villages and towns feature a lit candle arch—usually with the traditional designs or at least local scenes.