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Danish Things – make your own paper cones
The paper cone, or in Danish “kræmmerhuset”, is a classic decoration for Christmas.
We hang the paper cones on our Christmas tree, branches, lamps, and windows…
Today, you get some free prints – and a template.
You’ll find them all here: paper cones in different styles.
If you want to colour your own Christmas cones, I have just published Danish Christmas – Cones for colouring – 5 sheets.
History
The Danes decorate their Christmas tree with ornaments dating back to the late 1800s.
Denmark lost the war against Austria and Prussia in 1864 and had to part with Schleswig, Holstein, and Lauenburg.
That loss changed the way the Danes decorated for Christmas.
The Danes began to decorate their Christmas trees with national and military symbols, such as flag garlands with the Danish flag, military trumpets, and drums.
The oldest paper cone dates to 1866 and has a military decoration – a brave soldier holding a beech branch in the air.
The beech branch is a symbol of Denmark.
The paper cone
In Denmark, we often fill paper cones (and Christmas hearts) with treats, candy, or small cookies and hang them on our Christmas trees, which is why they are children’s favourite ornaments on Christmas Eve.
In Denmark, we make the traditional Christmas cone from any type of paper: glossy paper, music sheets, handmade paper, lace-like doilies, etc.
Here, you’ll find paper cones for printing if you want to make Christmas cones at home.
You will make the traditional paper cone by turning the paper into a cone shape.
Glue a handle on the inside – the handle can be broad or narrow, long or short.
You can make cones out of other materials – and make the handle of cloth, ribbon, or wire.
It is up to you and your creativity.
Easy paper cones – for print
Here, you’ll find the first three paper cones I made for the blog and a white template you can use to make your own.
Print the Christmas cones by clicking on one of the four photos or the link below.
The link will take you to a PDF file in Google Drive, where you can print as many Christmas cones as you like.
I own the copyright on the text, templates, images, etc.
It is free for you as a private person to use the instructions, prints, and templates I provide on Danish Things.
Copying from Danish Things is only permitted in institutions with an agreement with Copydan and within the framework specified in the contract.
You only need to cut the paper cones, put some glue on the logo and then assemble them.
The handle can be one of those handles included on the print; you can double the handle (then you only have one handle for one cone), and you can make alternatives of glossy paper, gift paper, a string of beads, etc.
If you use a paper version, cut out the handle.
Glue the handle inside the cone.
You can find the instructions for Danish Christmas – Cones for colouring – 5 sheets, the assembly guide also applies to these Christmas cones.
I have previously made Christmas cones out of felt with embroidered snowflakes.
My mother made Christmas cones out of fabric on her sewing machine.
How do you make your Christmas cones?
If you make some of the cones, please comment here or share on Instagram and tag me @danish.things or #danishthings
I really need an image of a classic Danish Christmas tree decorated with kræmmerhuset, hearts, and Danish flag garlands. Preferably with candles burning on it. At least that’s what I grew up with because my mother was born in Copenhagen, quite easily one of the most beautiful cities in the entire world. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for keeping Danish culture alive.
Sorry for my late answer – I’ve been away on holiday without any internet…
I found an old family photo of a Christmas tree with flag garlands and candles not lit.
I’ve forgotten about the flag garlands in the last couple of years, so I can’t use any of my newer photos.
This year I’ll try to get a new photo – with flag garlands, burning candles, new pleated hearts, and everything else Christmasy.
Then I hope to give you a bit of the Danish Christmas your mother shared with you.
Thank you for your kind words,
Christel
I would love to receive this site on e-mail
Thank you, Kirsten 😀
I know that you are following https://danishthings.com.
Right now, that is the only way to receive emails every time I publish a post – but I don’t know if you get English AND Danish blogposts via email…
If you do, please contact me and I’ll find another way.
😀 Christel
Thank you very much for sharing: I love
You are welcome Dany
Thank you for writing a comment 🙂