These Chubby Nutcrackers
are 7 inches tall. The short, stocky built Wooden Nutcrackers Soldiers are red, metallic green, gold and black and stand on a black wooden base. This Nutcracker has a Bearskin style hat that is soft, fuzzy black faux fur. His uniform jacket is red with gold cuffs and collar, a black and gold decoration on the front and black belt. These Christmas Nutcracker Decorations trousers are metallic green and he has black boot tops. His feet are also the black base that he is standing on. 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 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. Check out all our Nutcracker Ornaments for the holidays.