Dated: 28 December 1955.
This New Year
card is filled with lucky symbols.
On either
side of the text “Happy New Year” are four
leaf clovers, which are known as lucky charms.
The pig will surely bring happiness, whether
alive or as a piggy bank.
About the chimney sweep I’ve found some
information.
As a Lucky symbol, depictions of chimney sweeps are a popular New Year’s
gift in Germany; either as small ornaments attached to flower bouquets or
candy, e.g. marzipan chimney sweeps. Their traditional uniform is an all black
suit with golden jacket buttons and a black tophat.
Previously it
was a disaster for the budget if the chimney was blocked or poorly drawn, because food could no longer be prepared,
and it was cold in the
house. In such a situation the chimney sweep
brought the rescue. He cleaned the flue (chimney) and it was again possible for
cooking and heating. So he brought the "luck" back. Today it
should also bring luck to touch a chimney sweep (alternatively, the jacket).
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