Alpine Traditions Lebkuchen Bakery

Alpine Traditions Lebkuchen Bakery Baking traditional ElisenLebkuchen using only the finest local ingredients.

Thank you all for making this a great year for my little business! Thank you to the Christmas market hosts that gracious...
12/25/2024

Thank you all for making this a great year for my little business! Thank you to the Christmas market hosts that graciously had me, the wonderful neighbor vendors I’ve met and most of all thank you to the patrons and customers that stopped, asked questions, sampled my products, lamented stories of Christmases from the past and that trusted me enough to make a purchase!
Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy new year!

12/20/2024

The Belsnickel is a unique figure in Christmas folklore, often considered one of Saint Nicholas's companions, though quite different from the infamous Krampus. Introduced to Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Dutch in the early 1800s, the Belsnickel's story has arguably flourished here more than it ever did in its German roots.

The name "Belsnickel" has many variations in spelling, but its essence lies in its meaning: "Bels" refers to fur, and "nickel" connects to Saint Nicholas. True to his name, the Belsnickel is typically depicted wearing animal fur, ragged and dirty clothing, and sometimes even sporting deer antlers atop his head.

Unlike other companions of Saint Nicholas, such as Knecht Ruprecht from the Palatinate region, the Belsnickel operates independently. He does not accompany Saint Nicholas but instead visits children one or two weeks before Christmas as a forewarning presence. His arrival is meant to reinforce good behavior ahead of the holiday.

A rather intimidating figure, the Belsnickel rewards well-behaved children with socks or shoes filled with candy. However, for those who misbehave, he delivers coal instead—often as a stark reminder to shape up before Christmas arrives.

The Belsnickel's American iteration differs from its European origins. In Germany, Saint Nicholas traditionally arrives on December 6th, Saint Nicholas Day. However, the American tradition of associating Saint Nicholas with Christmas Day, December 25th, has shifted the timeline of the Belsnickel's appearance. This adjustment makes the Belsnickel a uniquely American adaptation, deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of Pennsylvania Dutch heritage.

Tap the link to dive into this captivating piece of holiday history! https://unchartedlancaster.com/the-belsnickel-a-mischievous-spirit-of-christmas-past/

📷: lancasterodditorium (on Instagram).

We are here set up until 4PM! Krampus has joined us!
12/15/2024

We are here set up until 4PM! Krampus has joined us!

12/14/2024

Man I love this!!

Prep, bake, glaze, package, ship, Prep, bake, glaze, package, ship like a record on repeat! Wouldn’t have it any other w...
12/10/2024

Prep, bake, glaze, package, ship, Prep, bake, glaze, package, ship like a record on repeat! Wouldn’t have it any other way!

Dont forget to have a visit this Sunday 12/15 at the beekeepers cafe Christmas makers market from 12-4!

12/08/2024

Thank you for having us German Christmas Market! Such a great day! You guys were great! So many nice people I was able to talk to that came to visit the market and our table. Looking forward to next year!

Don’t forget, entire Etsy shop is 25% off through Monday!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlpineTraditions

The Glühwein is delicious! Highly recommend!
12/07/2024

The Glühwein is delicious!
Highly recommend!

We Are ready for you Phoenixville! What a beautiful venue this is and the crew managing are amazing! We are here until 6...
12/07/2024

We Are ready for you Phoenixville! What a beautiful venue this is and the crew managing are amazing! We are here until 6PM

Use code: WEIHNACHTSMARKT for 25% off everything in the shop through the weekend.

12/07/2024

Join us for some festive fun today from 12-6pm at the Franklin Commons in Phoenixville. See you there! 🎄 🎅

In celebration of the Weihnachtsmarkt today in phoenixville the entire shop is 25% off through end of day Monday. Use co...
12/07/2024

In celebration of the Weihnachtsmarkt today in phoenixville the entire shop is 25% off through end of day Monday. Use code: WEIHNACHTSMARKT
No order minimums and no exclusions!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlpineTraditions

Looks like Kris Kringle will be abound this Saturday! Hope to see somenof you there, we’ll be vending and should have a ...
12/03/2024

Looks like Kris Kringle will be abound this Saturday! Hope to see somenof you there, we’ll be vending and should have a decent assortment of Lebkuchen to sell!

Just a few of hours left to take an extra $5 off any order over $25! Pretty good deal from Etsy (they’re eating it!) on ...
12/03/2024

Just a few of hours left to take an extra $5 off any order over $25! Pretty good deal from Etsy (they’re eating it!) on cyber Monday! Use code CYBER24

A few more days for our 25% off when you spend $100 using code CYBER2024 in the Etsy shop. Give the gift of Lebkuchen!!
12/02/2024

A few more days for our 25% off when you spend $100 using code CYBER2024 in the Etsy shop.
Give the gift of Lebkuchen!!

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Thank you for having us German Christmas Market! Such a great day! You guys were great! So many nice people I was able to talk to that came to visit the market and our table. Looking forward to next year! Don’t forget, entire Etsy shop is 25% off through Monday! https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlpineTraditions

We’ll be putting our application in soon for the German Christmas Markets in Phoenixville, PA on 7, December, practically in our backyard. Should we be accepted and they Allow us… Krampus will be making an appearance either static or live for photo ops. We will be of course selling our Elisenlebkuchen! We hope to see you there!

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