Decorative nutcrackers are a great addition to any Christmas

When it comes to Christmas decorating, few things evoke the spirit like the wooden soldiers that adorned the tables of the famous ballet “The Nutcracker.” No Christmas decoration evokes holiday memories as much as a nutcracker soldier. They come in many different shapes, sizes and colors for every holiday display need.

Decorative nutcrackers are a great addition to any Christmas display and can be used as a focal point for your mantel or tree. Choose a traditional red and green nutcracker for a classic Christmas look or opt for a black nutcracker with a sleek zinc finish to add a modern touch.

Nutcracker dolls are a common Christmas decoration now, but they were originally made in parts of what is now Germany and Czechia/Czech Republic (around Bohemia and Saxony) in the early 1600s as good luck symbols or caricatures. After World War II, they became popular around the world as American soldiers brought them back to the United States from the German Christmas markets.

Christmas Table Settings

Adding a pop of color to your table setting with nutcracker decor can help anchor the entire dinner menu and create a cozy atmosphere for the whole family. Whether you use nutcracker salad plates, nutcracker dish towels or a nutcracker bottle opener, these pieces will help tie your Christmas dinnerware together and keep the festive feel throughout.

Holiday Ribbons

The perfect final touch to a Christmas vista, these bendable lace and velvet-edge metallic ribbons are a must for draping, wrapping and styling this year. Featuring a present front-and-center or nutcracker symbolism woven through the fringes, these ribbons are sure to complete any winter display this season.