The Majestic King is 10 inches tall. The Majestic King is wearing a gold crown with green jewels. The Majestic Kings uniform consists of a red glittered jacket with blue glitter blouse decorated with 8mm red jewel buttons and smaller purple, green, blue and red jewels in gold settings, green cuffs and gold fringe epaulettes, blue glittered pants with gold cuffs and black boots. The Majestic King is holding a 6½ inch long gold scepter topped with a 16mm clear faceted round crystal with an 8mm red jewel in the front. Select this link to view our Wooden Nutcracker Soldiers.
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A king is a male monarch, or a head of state, which may or may not exercise monarchal powers over a territory, usually called a kingdom or a realm. A king is the second highest noble title, surpassed only by emperor. A king often wears a type of symbolic headgear known as a crown. A female monarch is a queen regent. The term "queen" may refer to one ruling in her own right, or the wife of the king. The husband of a queen regent is a prince consort. Select this link to view our Skiing Nutcrackers.
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 Nutcracker King with a Sword.
The practice of collecting nutcrackers in the United States began in the early 1950’s. Many of the GI's 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 nutcracker’s 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. Select this link to view our Nutcracker King Decorations and Figurines.
When Tchaikowsky’s ballet, The Nutcracker Suite premiered in St. Petersburg in 1892, the popularity of nutcrackers grew tremendously. The ballet became very popular in the United States in the early 1950’s and ignited the passion for these fascinating creatures. The magic and mystery of the ballet has intrigued and enchanted audiences year after year. The strong following of this classic production greatly increased the popularity of collecting nutcrackers in America. Select this link to view our Short Chubby King.
Nutcracker History
Nutcrackers originated in the 19th century in the eastern region of Germany. Life was tough for many people, who worked long hours as miners and endured hardships and poverty. Often the miners watched as the fruits of their labor were confiscated by their superiors. Nutcrackers were cleverly designed to resemble the authoritarian figures of kings, policemen, and soldiers. The townspeople enjoyed these caricatures of their rulers, since the nutcrackers were placed at their service to perform the lowly task of cracking nuts. No holiday table can be without a bowl of nuts and a handsome Nutcracker! Select this link to view our Royal Soldier.