How Would You Like to Decorate your Tree with a Nutcracker Ornament this Christmas Holiday?
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Originally nutcrackers were wooden carvings of a soldier, knight, or king and have been around since the 15th century. The figurine had a large mouth that was opened by lifting a lever in its back. The big-toothed mouth was then pressed down to crack a nut. Today nutcrackers are mostly used for decoration, especially at Christmas time. A nutcracker figurine ornament is a favorite to decorate the Christmas tree with. Steinbach Nutcrackers have become popular and considered a collectible in the United States.
In 1961 First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy began the tradition of selecting a theme for the White House Christmas tree by decorating it with a Nutcracker motif. The Christmas ornaments where of toys, birds, and angels modeled after Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite ballet. Other Presidential First Ladies such as Barbara Bush and Hillary Clinton have also decorated the White House Christmas tree in ornaments from The Nutcracker.
Traditional Nutcracker Ornament
The soldier nutcracker ornament is one of the most popular nutcracker ornaments that are seen on the tree at Christmas time.
Nutcracker soldier ornaments are often decked out in black military boots and a tall black top hat. The style, color and decoration of the military uniform jackets and pants on the ornaments can vary. Gold shoulder pads, gold buttons, and a black belt are usual accessories on a nutcracker soldier ornament. The faces of traditional nutcracker ornaments often feature a mustache above the tall flap.
Nutcracker ornaments make an excellent theme for a Christmas tree as they are usually painted with festive holiday colors. There are wooden nutcracker ornaments and others that are made out glass or porcelain.
The Nutcracker Ballet is a timeless Christmas tradition that delights young and old with the story of Clara, the little girl and her beloved Nutcracker Prince.
Nutcracker ballet ornaments are highly sought after. The most famous of them all is the Nutcracker Prince himself. In many homes, he is one of the great symbols of the holiday season. Nutcracker ballet ornaments will bring back the memories and feelings of Christmas over and over again.
Nutcracker Ornaments For Sports Fans
There are different styles of Nutcracker ornaments for sports fans. The most popular sport that is portrayed in a nutcracker ornament is football. Football fans can decorate their Christmas tree with a nutcracker ornament displaying their favorite college or NFL team. They make great items for a spouse to buy their significant other that is a big football fan.
If your are a baseball fan there are nutcracker ornaments for that sport too. The most popular baseball teams that people decorate their Christmas tree with are the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.
No matter what sport, there is a nutcracker ornament for the sports fan to admire. Not only can the sports fan show off their favorite team on the Christmas tree it can also have a traditional theme.
Nutcrackers are beautiful Christmas ornaments, and over the years they will become treasured family heirlooms. Give your tree a unique look with collectible Christmas nutcracker ornaments from Fitz and Floyd or Lenox. These heirloom-style Christmas ornaments make the perfect Christmas or holiday gift idea for anyone who loves collectible nutcracker art.
Consider decorating your Christmas tree with nutcracker ornaments or by starting your nutcracker ornament collection today.
Nice focus on one of the most memorable figures of X-Mas. My kids don’t know the Nutcracker story unless they catch the movie on AMC. I know there are lots of variations on nutcrackers and you picked many of them out. Good job!