Christmas tree stands, which today are most often simple and functional creations, were designed as works of art during Art Nouveau period. Both the texture of the tree trunk and the flora of the forest could have been reproduced on the surface of the cast iron. Bells, gnomes, iris flowers, rose flowers, burning candles or reciting lines of Christmas carols could also be depicted. Christmas tree legs from metal began to be made in the second half of the 19th century. A jukebox could be built into a particularly modern Christmas tree leg, which, when turned on, would spin to the music.

The forest vegetation and four burning candles are depicted on the spruce legs in the museum collection.

The decorative items will be on display in the museum until January 6.

Entrance at a special price - 2 euros.

This is one of the Riga Municipality's Christmas activities. You can familiarize yourself with all festive events in Riga on the website https://svetki.riga.lv/, as well as follow the municipal social network page "What's happening in Riga".