They sleep in old suitcases and boxes, in attics, in closets, and in drawers. The tissue paper that wraps them in their safe hiding places is often already yellowed. But as the days grow shorter and the evenings longer and the pre-Christmas preparations begin, their soft-cushioned time of rest slowly comes to an end. They are carefully brought back into the light.
For generations, they have been part of the carefully guarded Christmas treasures of many German families. But they have also long since captured the hearts of many people around the world: the small, cheerful angels with the green, dotted wings.
