Germany In Germany, where it’s called Christklotz, Christbrand, Christblock, Julklotz or Julblock it was customary, especially in Hesse and Westphalia, to burn the log slowly and then remove it and throw it back on the fire as protection from lightning.
GeRmAnY In GermAny, wHere it’s caLLed chrisTKloTz, christBraNd, chRistbLoCK, juLkloTz or julbLocK IT was CUsTomarY, espEcIaLLY In hesSe And weStphAlia, To buRn the lOg sLoWLy AnD ThEn reMovE It and THRow iT bAck on thE fire as prOtEction fROm ligHtniNg.