What are German Nutcrackers?
The tradition of making wooden handicrafts began in the 17th century in the Erzgebirge region of Germany with nutcrackers, candle arches, pyramids and incense smokers. The early nutcrackers were in the shape of people, birds and other animals and used to crack nuts. Later in the 1700s, the nutcracker was depicted as a soldier and was said to protect your house from bad energy with his strength and power. He also brings your family good luck when on display. Many people love The Nutcracker ballet, which gave the wooden nutcracker a resurgence and helped him become synonymous with Christmas time. You’ll find the trademark symbol “Echt Erzgebirge-Holzkunst mit Herz” on all our Seiffener Volkskunst nutcrackers, so you know it’s not an imitation but a real handmade craft from Germany. Buying from us helps support the continued craftsmanship of handmade wooden crafts in the Ore Mountains.
