Modern Use
Although due to Christianization and the association with Nazi Germany the symbol has either been forgotten or perceived as associated with Nazism, the Julleuchter has experienced a rebirth in forms of Germanic Neo-paganism. Today some Neo-pagan individuals use the lantern and newly crafted Julleuchters may be purchased from various websites.
However despite its use by Neo-pagans, the association of the Julleuchter with Nazi Germany may still cause it to be used by some neo-Nazi groups and other Right-Wing organizations, such as the Thule Seminar and the National Democratic Party of Germany. Also it may see some use by collectors of 'military antiques' and other forms of militaria.
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