Hiding a pickle ornament within the branches of a Christmas Tree has been a tradition in a lot of households since the late 19^th century.

On Christmas morning, the first person to find the pickle on the tree would either receive an extra present from Santa or they get to open the first present.

The fun for families, is the frantic hunt for the pickle ornament as they comb through the tree in search.

Many rumors have circulated over the years as to the origin of this silly tradition, but the Berrien County Historical Association in Berrien MI acknowledges that no tale stands the test of time nearly as well as an excess of pickle ornaments at Woolworths!

Whatever the origins are, many families look forward to this tradition every Christmas morning.