About This Two Tier Nativity Pyramid
Stacking two scenes on top of each other changes everything about how a pyramid tells its story. This Richard Glaesser two tier nativity pyramid separates the announcement from the event — angels above proclaiming the news, the nativity itself unfolding below — and watching both levels turn together captures something genuinely moving about how the story actually happened.
On the upper hexagon tier, angel figures stand at attention around a central column, several holding small horns raised as if mid-announcement, one figure positioned at the center facing outward. Gold bead finials cap the turned posts that support this level, and a lattice fretwork railing wraps around the perimeter, letting light and shadow play through the openwork as the tier rotates.
Below, the larger lower tier holds the complete nativity gathering. Mary and Joseph stand near the manger at the center, surrounded by the three wise men in their traveling robes, one wearing a wide brimmed hat, gold crowns marking each one as a king. A camel kneels nearby, its long patient neck a quiet reminder of the journey that brought everyone to this moment. Turned columns with the same gold bead accents support the upper tier above, and another lattice railing wraps around this level as well, echoing the design above and tying the two tiers together visually.
Both levels share the same warm natural wood tone, trimmed with a darker wood edge along the hexagon platforms that gives the whole structure a crisp architectural definition. Above everything, natural wood propeller blades fan out with delicate etched snowflake detail, connected by a central spindle that runs down through both tiers to the base below.
This is how a Weihnachtspyramide works at a more ambitious scale: candles placed in the gold cups around the base send rising heat up to the propeller blades at the very top, and that single source of heat turns the central spindle running through the entire structure — rotating both the angels above and the nativity scene below together, in the same slow synchronized motion that German families have gathered around for generations.
This pyramid is designed to use white pyramid candles (#29317) or red pyramid candles (#29318), sized specifically for proper fit and safe, even burning.
Features
- Authentic German two tier nativity pyramid by Richard Glaesser
- Handcrafted in Germany in natural wood finish with darker wood trim
- Upper tier: angel musicians with horns around a central figure
- Lower tier: complete nativity scene with Holy Family, three wise men and camel
- Turned columns with gold bead finials on both tiers
- Lattice fretwork railings on both hexagon levels
- Natural wood propeller blades with etched snowflake detail
- Central spindle rotates both tiers simultaneously
- Heat powered rotation — candle driven, no batteries required
- Made in Germany
Perfect For
- A genuine architectural centerpiece for the Christmas table or mantle
- Collectors of traditional Erzgebirge pyramids and Christmas folk art
- Families who want both the angels’ announcement and the nativity itself represented
- A meaningful and impressive Christmas gift for any collection
- Pairing with white or red pyramid candles for proper traditional use
- Multi-generational holiday traditions passed down through families
Power & Operation
This two tier nativity pyramid is powered by candlelight. Place lit candles in the gold cups around the base — the rising heat turns the propeller blades at the top, which rotates the central spindle running through both tiers, turning the angels above and the nativity scene below together. This pyramid is designed for use with white pyramid candles (#29317) or red pyramid candles (#29318) for proper fit and even burning. No batteries or electricity required. Always supervise lit candles and never leave a burning pyramid unattended.
Package Details
- Design: Hexagon shaped, two tier
- Finish: Natural wood with darker wood trim accents
- Power source: Candle heat — no batteries required
- Recommended candles: White pyramid candles (#29317) or red pyramid candles (#29318)
- Made in Germany by Richard Glaesser
Authentic Erzgebirge Craftsmanship
Handcrafted in Germany by Richard Glaesser, this two tier nativity pyramid reflects the long standing woodworking traditions of the Erzgebirge region of Saxony — where the Weihnachtspyramide tradition began generations ago and continues today through makers who carry forward the same careful handwork and devotional spirit. Every piece that comes from this tradition is made with the same attention to detail that has defined Erzgebirge craftsmanship for centuries.
