NUTCRACKERS

 

NUTCRACKERS.  Let us tackle the origin of NUTCRACKERS first.

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 Nutcrackers originated in 17th-century Germany, particularly the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge), evolving from simple tools into decorative figures, often depicting soldiers or kings, that symbolized good luck and scared away evil spirits. Their iconic, soldier-like design became popularized by the Füchtner family, who started mass production in the 1870s, and later gained global fame through Tchaikovsky's 1892 ballet The Nutcracker, solidifying their association with Christmas, especially after American soldiers brought them home from Germany post-WWII.

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Yes dudette, NUTCRACKERS originated from Germany. Nutcrackers are craftmanship by creative Germans. Germans believe in Christmas would you believe? They are more than Christians than what is depicted of them during World War II.

The above images are from my collection of Nutcrackers.  What are Nutcrackers in the story of Clara at the Lemonade River? Go find out.