The princely nutcracker with the red coat and black mustache has been a holiday tradition for years.
You have likely seen him lining shelves and mantels, or perhaps you’ve been lucky enough to see The Nutcracker ballet!
Do you know the history of the nutcracker? The wood carving of a soldier or king we’re so familiar with has been around since the 15th century. They became very popular in Germany as a symbol of good luck and protection. The teeth are usually showing to ward off evil spirits! Originally, they were used to crack nuts, but more often today they are only for decoration.
The nutcracker figure became popular in the U.S. in the 1950s around the same time that The Nutcracker ballet really took off. The Nutcracker centers on a young girl, Clara, who falls asleep under a Christmas tree and dreams of a Nutcracker Prince that comes to life and battles the Mouse King and his army of mice.
If you love to decorate for the holiday season, make sure you add a handsome nutcracker to your décor. He’ll bring you good luck and serve as a stately protector.
And for your budding ballerinas, be sure to grab a Maddie the Mouse Scentsy Buddy, inspired by the prima donnas of the stage. Donning the classic ballet-pink tutu and toe shoes, Maddie the Mouse is ready to capture her audience through pirouettes, pliés and a grand pas de deux.
If you need a snuggly, cuddly Scentsy Buddy for a snuggly, cuddly kiddo, contact your Scentsy Consultant today. If you don’t have a Scentsy Consultant, you can find one here.
What is your favorite way to decorate for the holidays? Tell us in the comments below!
