I introduced this tradition to my family after learning about it in school years ago. It's The Christmas Pickle.

Basically, in Old World Germany, the last decoration placed on the Christmas Tree was always a pickle...carefully hidden deep in the boughs. Legend has it that whoever found it on Christmas Day was blessed with a year of good fortune...and a special gift.

Normally, I buy two $10 gift cards, Starbucks or Subway, as the prize. It's always exciting seeing the family try to find it...just make sure they don't knock down the tree for it. Lol.