This Many Christmas Ornaments
stand on an all glittery green, 1 inch base and is 6 inches tall. He is wearing an all green glittery jacket with just a shade darker green for his belt, epaulets, and cuffs. This king has plush fur white hair and beard with green eyes. The Nutcracker Ornaments crown is all glittery with a green bill that has a gold band wrapped around it and then the crown’s tips are green with a gold top and a green finial. He is holding a scepter in his right hand that is gold and green with three green strips. The Wooden Nutcrackers Soldiers outfit is complete with light green pants that have gold strips, black cuffs and green glittery boots. 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. Select this link to view our Nutcracker Ornaments. Check out all our Christmas Decorations Ideas for the holidays.