Sneak Peek #2: New Smoker Figures for Christmas 2025

Our Christmas 2025 collection at Gingerbread World is growing — and we’re so excited to give you a first look at the new Smoker figures coming this Fall!

If you’re new to Smokers, you might be wondering:

What is a Smoker figure?
Smoker figures are traditional handcrafted decorations made from wood, designed to gently release the scent of incense. You place a small smouldering cone inside the hollow body of the figure, and the smoke curls up through the mouth (or chimney!) — like the figure is smoking its pipe or breathing out in cold winter air.

Smokers have been made for generations in Seiffen, Germany — a beautiful village nestled in the Ore Mountains (the Erzgebirge region). Seiffen is famous for its rich tradition of wooden folk art, including Smokers, Nutcrackers, and Christmas Pyramids.

Why would I want a Smoker as part of my Christmas decorations?
A Smoker adds a sense of old-world charm and cozy tradition to your holiday home. They’re delightful to watch in action — the soft curl of fragrant smoke brings warmth and a little bit of magic to the room. Smokers also connect us to a long history of European Christmas celebrations, where handcrafted wooden decorations were cherished and handed down through generations.

Do Smoker figures make a good gift?
Absolutely. Smokers are thoughtful, meaningful gifts — perfect for anyone who loves Christmas traditions, beautiful craftsmanship, or German culture. They’re especially great for collectors or for starting a new holiday tradition with family and friends.

Here’s a peek at some of the new Smokers arriving for Christmas 2025:

A series of wooden Snowman Smokers — including a snowboarder, a Glühwein (mulled wine) drinker, and two Bavarian-themed figures.

A traditional-style Banker Smoker — classic and full of personality.

A Smoker House — a jaunty little red-sided house with a crooked chimney that puffs fragrant smoke.

A Fly Agaric Mushroom Smoker — shaped like a whimsical mushroom house, complete with a tiny door and smoke curling from its chimney.

All handmade in Seiffen from natural wood, each piece is full of character and craftsmanship. We can’t wait to share them with you when pre-orders open on August 28!

Stay tuned for more sneak peeks coming soon!