What are German incense smokers?
In Germany, the tradition of the Räuchermann (Smoking Man) originated in the Erzgebirge Mountains in the 1800’s. Originally made from Paper Mache, skilled woodcarvers soon created the form we know today, a unique and surprising addition to any home at Christmas.
What are Christmas smokers?
In the early 1800s, carvers in the Erzgebirge began carving Räuchermännchen or Smokers to burn incense during the holiday season. They were meant to symbolize the gifts brought on the Epiphany Jan. 6, as well as clear out the spirits of the previous year.
What is an incense smoker?
The Räuchermann (diminutive Räuchermännchen), erzgebirgisch Raachermannel is an incense smoker, the invention of toy makers in the Ore Mountains, used to burn down cone incense, known as Räucherkerzchen. For this, an incense cone is first lit and then put on the lower half of the two-part wood figurine.
How do German Christmas smokers work?
The base of the smoker is where an incense cone can be placed in the center and the hollowed out top of the smoker fits over the cone. A small hole is drilled into the bottom of the base which forces the smoke from the incense cone to travel out of the top of the smoker through the mouth hole of the figurine.
What are German smokers called?
German Rauchermann
The German Rauchermann, commonly known as a “German smoker,” is an incense-burning decoration from the Ore Mountains (the Erzgebirge). These German smokers are wooden figurines usually carved into small men. The upper part of its body is hollowed out so cone incense can be placed inside.
How do you light a German smoker?
You have to remove his head/neck and then insert the incense cone upside down in the circular metal holder. Then light the cone with a match and replace the head on the body. The incense will burn through his open mouth. After I lit the incense cone, I placed the German smoker figurine on my other side table.
Is Bakhoor incense?
Bakhoor generally refers to processed incense which contains various ingredients, usually the natural ingredients but not necessarily. Some Good quality bakhoor chips or incense also contain Oud/agarwood either in form of attar oil or in wood powder form.
How do you use an incense smoker?
Just open up you pack of incense cones and hold one in your hand and light the tip of the incense cone , blow out the flame. Put the consuming incense in an incense stand and place it on top of a burner where it has a specific place in every Incense Cone Burner to get back flowed of smoke.
Why do we burn bakhoor?
These scented chips/bricks are burned in charcoal burners to perfume the house and clothing with the fragrance rich smoke. This is used specifically on special occasions like weddings or on relaxing times and love occasions or generally just to perfume the house or store, and to boost positive energy.
Is bakhoor a frankincense?
The Frankincense Bakhoor is a natural aromatic resin extracted from special trees and used in incense and perfumes because it has an uplifting aroma. Also, Luban gum is a form of chewing frankincense resin that is a very beneficial practice for oral health and digestive tract purifications.