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Figurative nutcrackers have been popular Christmas decor
dating back to the 19th century when German toy makers
carved wooden soldiers, kings, and knights that could
actually crack the nuts from children's Christmas stockings.
These large-mouthed, lavishly painted figures, now mostly
for decoration, conjure visions of Sugar Plum Fairies,
Dancing Mice and Clara with her Nutcracker Prince from
Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet–a beloved seasonal classic.
nutcracker suite
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