Candle Arch Schwibbogen Fröhe Weihnachten by Lee koldewyn Similar to our other schwibbogen candle arches without lights, this 14 in size hand crafted double arch has certain flair because of the wood art. This beautiful double arch will be a beautiful addition to your Holiday decor, adding a festive sparkle to your home. The design is patterned after the earliest Schwibbogen. Those who drive through a village or city in the German Ore Mountains during wintertime will see numerous ornamental candle holders equipped with electric lights. The town of Seiffen is particularly noted for its production of candle arches in its craft shops. For more than 250 years these candle holders called (Schwibbogen, Fensterlicht, Fensterbogen, or Lichterbogen) (German) have been part of the Christmas tradition . The first candle arch was made around 1726 out of forged black sheet metal and it was lit by wax candles.