Advent Calendar - Day 10
A nutcracker soldier stands guard by this house, looking solemn and baring his teeth while surrounded by toys, Christmas goodies and presents. Why the grim expression? Because...
>>At some point, nutcrackers developed connotations of good luck in German folklore. Because nutcrackers bare their teeth, it’s said they’re supposed to function a bit like guard dogs to protect the home and keep evil spirits away.<<
As to how nutcrackers shaped like people came to be associated with Christmas, here is a fun, informative and interesting "read," quoted above:
www.triviagenius.com/a-brief-history-of-nutcrackers/X9egy...
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Advent Calendar - Day 10
A nutcracker soldier stands guard by this house, looking solemn and baring his teeth while surrounded by toys, Christmas goodies and presents. Why the grim expression? Because...
>>At some point, nutcrackers developed connotations of good luck in German folklore. Because nutcrackers bare their teeth, it’s said they’re supposed to function a bit like guard dogs to protect the home and keep evil spirits away.<<
As to how nutcrackers shaped like people came to be associated with Christmas, here is a fun, informative and interesting "read," quoted above:
www.triviagenius.com/a-brief-history-of-nutcrackers/X9egy...
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