Julleuchter

The Julleuchter is a supposedly pagan Germanic, but in fact in the context of neo-pagan worship reconstructed German cult object, which is to symbolize the solstice. He played a significant role in Nazi Christmas cult and was also used in the context of the traditions of the SS.

• 3.1 Preparation of
• 3.2 Use

Of modern origin

Was mentioned for the first time such a chandelier in 1888 in the Swedish magazine " Runa ". This original has been described which dates from the 16th century from the area of ​​Halland and is now on display in the local museum. He was from the nationalist historian Herman Wirth ( " The Ura Linda Chronik" ) recreated in Germany and therefore served as a model for the Julleuchter the SS also in Norwegian and Danish museums (Copenhagen) found similar tower candlestick. A reference for Yuletide is not detectable.

Use in the Nazi era

Symbolism

In the era of National Socialism was the Julleuchter essential part of the reconstructed " Germanic " religion. The symbolism is used to legitimize the Nazi regime claim: The heart symbol will probably be a re-enactment of the Lebenspulsars, and symbolize the Hagall Rune ( Younger Futhark ) hail and snow and transmit the ideological statement that the event patterns of the past influence shaping the present ( releases in the image of all devastating hail that refreshes the green land in the melt). Thus Hagall symbolizes the historic costs, acting up to the present energies.

Use

In the Nazi era, especially in the SS, the solstice ceremony should be performed as follows: For a certain ( by region long ) period before the winter solstice the candle stubs of last year (the had to be kept throughout the year in a special vessel ) placed within the candlestick. The sun is not yet flipped it symbolized by the light projection of the heart and rune in the room. The light should go out there never. At 21:12. at night the lighted candle is placed on a candlestick - the sun has turned. The candle is then different lengths on the chandelier. The stub of the last candle remains on that special place to einzuleuchten the next solstice.

Use in the SS

The SS Julleuchter the Nazi period was a candle holder made ​​of clay, which was decorated with symbols that should recall runes and Germanic symbolism, which began the SS at celebrations. Especially when Yule, which propagated the Nazis instead of the Christian Christmas, Julleuchter were inflamed.

Production

Prisoners of the Dachau concentration camp established in 1939, manufactures 52 635 Julleuchter on behalf of the porcelain factory Allach. The details of the specimens produced in the Modellierwerkstatt the brickworks in the Neuengamme concentration camp in 1943 amounted to 15,116, or about 15,000.

Use

The Julleuchter was part of the neo-pagan Germanic reconstructed traditions of the SS and should be present in daily life:

" The home of the SS man to be seen on that one of its corners is intended for the celebration of his family. In it, those things are to be gathered that remind people of their higher obligations. [ ... ] On the chest [ that stand in the corner and shall contain heirlooms, ] are open all year long, the Julleuchter and around the Julteller ( pewter or earthenware ) of the individual family members who, to all the festivals of the year but also use for birthday, wedding and death. [ ... ] The wall adorns the image of the leader and of the Reichsführer SS, this pedigree and family pictures, memorabilia of war and times of battle. The large SS rune should not be missing. The Jul- and SS corner is the barometer of how far take the SS man and his wife at the customs of the SS. "

From the Friends of Reichsführer- SS he was particularly used as an award.

Use the right-wing

In right-wing circles of Julleuchter place today again used as a cultic device.