The great public masquerade on horseback and in chariots in Bamberg on the carnival assembly in 1837

As a symbol of Biedermeier contemplation, the Christmas tree sometimes even appeared on carnival parades. Like in Bamberg in 1837, in the middle of the political upheaval of Vormärz. However, the good citizens were obviously not interested in the demands for freedom. The Christmas tree decorated with sausages and the large beer mug underneath represent the self-satisfaction of the city-dwellers, for who a good life was more important than politics.