This Set of 4 Collectible Nutcracker Ornaments
are 5 inches tall and they hang on your Christmas tree by a gold loop cord. Each of these Wooden Nutcracker Ornaments stand on a square base with gold trim. The top left soldier is wearing a green and red jacket with blue pants. He has a black dome hat with a gold design on the front and is holding a scepter in his right hand. The top right Nutcracker Soldier is wearing a red and blue uniform with a metal shield protecting the front of his suit. He is ready for battle holding a red and blue hand shield in his left hand and a silver sword in his left hand. This unique nutcracker is wearing a viking helmet with red horns coming out of the silver hat. The Drummer Wooden Nutcracker Ornaments are wearing a red and green jacket with white pants and a black dome shaped hat. He is holding gold drum sticks on each hand, playing a red and green drum. The bottom right nutcracker has a red and blue uniform, bearskin Kepi style hat and a silver sword in his right hand. This Set of 4 Collectible Nutcracker Ornaments will make a great addition to your Christmas tree. Select to see a complete listing of our Christmas Decorations Ideas.

How Nutcrackers Came to America.
Nutcrackers have always been enjoyed for their whimsical expressions, authentic costumes, and enigmatic charm. However, nutcrackers also possess a rich history that goes back about 300 years. Nutcrackers carry with them a sense of tradition as well as an abundance of stories and legends of the past. Although nutcrackers have been around forages, they were not always the collectible items as we know them today. In fact, nutcrackers only became popular in the United States about 50 years ago. Select this link to view our Large Nutcrackers.
The practice of collecting nutcrackers in the United States began in the early 1950s. Many of the GIs who were in Germany during World War II visited open air fairs or markets in Germany. It was there that they discovered a sturdy and intriguing companion in the nutcracker. When the soldiers returned home after the war, a new comrade accompanied them. Strengthened by the nutcrackers ability to ward off evil from its owners, the soldiers brought a figure of power and protection to their families and loved ones. And so, the nutcrackers with their rich heritage had arrived in the United States, and were here to stay. Check out all our Nutcracker Ornaments for the holidays.