From Old World Christmas, this ornament features: Nutcrackers were first carved by commoners as a joke because it was considered fun to make a little wooden king or soldier do the menial work of cracking the tough nuts. Today, nutcrackers are often associated with the Christmas holidays due to their whimsical nature Handcrafted Exceptional color and vibrance Hand- painted and Glittered Approx. 5.75 x 2 x 1.5 (HxLxW) Crafted of glass Ships in safe packaging with a keepsake box to store for years to come. Store in a cool, dry place when not in use. Imported.