Are you nutty for Nutcrackers?
Good Morning, Y'all!
Boy this has been another busy week for
me, with trying to finish up my
Christmas decorating, and getting
ready for a Willow House party tonight...
This ol' gal is tired!!
Anyway, I was visiting around some of my
bloggy friends and came across a very interesting
post over at Apple Grove Treasures.
Lori also collects nutcrackers and had
found an old German folk lore about the Nutcracker.
They were given as gifts to ward off
evil spirits because they are painted baring their teeth.
{All of mine do, except my Queen & Elf}
Some people think they are scary looking.
Not me!! Hop over to Lori's place and check
out what she found out about the legend.
But before you go, here are some
quick photos of my collection of 12....
and counting!
Good Morning, Y'all!
Boy this has been another busy week for
me, with trying to finish up my
Christmas decorating, and getting
ready for a Willow House party tonight...
This ol' gal is tired!!
Anyway, I was visiting around some of my
bloggy friends and came across a very interesting
post over at Apple Grove Treasures.
Lori also collects nutcrackers and had
found an old German folk lore about the Nutcracker.
They were given as gifts to ward off
evil spirits because they are painted baring their teeth.
{All of mine do, except my Queen & Elf}
Some people think they are scary looking.
Not me!! Hop over to Lori's place and check
out what she found out about the legend.
But before you go, here are some
quick photos of my collection of 12....
and counting!
Happy Thursday, Y'all!
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You have a beautiful collection. Theresa at They Call Me Ganky blog has quite a few too!
ReplyDeleteHey Mildred! I'll have to hop over and check her's out. I'm always on the look out for different styles and cultures - I love my bagpipe player. thanks for visiting!
DeleteMy mom collects Nutcrackers to!! I have bought her many over the years for Christmas. I believe she started collecting when my father was stationed in Germany when I was 10. I Love seeing them on the Holidays!!
ReplyDeleteWow, then she has some of the best ones! I'm sure they are lovely. My German Aunt didn't collect nutcrackers but did have a lot of the real Hummel figurines.
DeleteNice nutcracker collection! I also like the cute way you displayed them...Christine
ReplyDeleteThank You!
DeleteHi JoAnn, thanks for the plug! You have some really nice looking nutcrackers there!! Love how you have them displayed:)
ReplyDelete~Lori
Thank ya, Lori ;-)
DeleteYour nutcracker collection is awesome, JoAnn. Love how you have them displayed as well. TFS. I am now a follower of your blog and look forward to return visits. I invite you to join me as well on my blog at http://atastefultouch.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteHugs, Gayle.
Hi Gayle! thanks for visiting and following along. I look forward to browsing thru your blog!
DeleteHi there, I am a Nutcracker collector too! Midred from Maple Lane sent me over to see yours:) Love those little fellas! Have a blessed day and stop by to see mine! HUGS!
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Thanks, Mildred is a dear sweet bloggy friend!
DeleteI didn't know that, and I have never noticied the teeth :)
ReplyDeleteI just thought they were smiling ;-)
DeleteMildred from Maple Lane sent me scurrying over here to see the Nutcrackers.
ReplyDeleteI collect them too, but call mine "The Kings."
Great collection you have here, from one collector to another!
Well hello Keetha, nice to meet you! Thanks for visiting and I'll return the favor. I've not come across one in a store that I want yet. I don't have a Mouse King, but I've found a couple online that I want "Santa" to bring me ;-)
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ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous collection JoAnn. I certainly don't think they're scary. I only gave 3 myself, but I just love them.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this at our Winter Wonders and Holiday Happenings link party. Hope you're having a fabulous weekend!
Tuula :)
Hi Tuula, thanks for your sweet comment. I pick them up when they are affordable or I have a 1/2 price coupon ;-)
DeleteYou have lovely collection I only have one so I guess I am not nutty, LOL. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop xo
ReplyDeleteThanks Katherine!
DeleteWonderful collection! My parents collect those little "smokers" that open in half and you can put a lit fragrance cone inside, then smoke pours out of their mouths. They have a few nutcrackers too, but not as nice as yours!
ReplyDeleteHey Jessi! I've heard of the smokers but don't come across those around here. I'd love to have one though. Thanks for stopping by to comment ;-)
Deletethanks for sharing.
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