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Christian Ulbricht Smokers
This section features smokers of Christian Ulbricht and Seiffener Nussknackerhaus (the German brand label of Ulbricht). Looking back in history smoke and incense have long played a role in life and religion. Especially in the Christmas story, Frankincense and Myrrh were brought by the Three Wise Men. In the 19th Century, in parts of the Erzgebirge, it was the practice to take incense to every room in the house on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve or the feast of Epiphany. Burning incense is reputed to drive off evil spirits and protect the occupants from ill health. The first smokers are found in pattern books and price lists around 1850. Pipe smoking became popular at the beginning of the 19th century, and toy makers used this new "trend" to depict various people of village life.