topic Re: Nutcracker in Holiday

Nutcracker

software — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:21:53 GMT

Need one or 2?

Ever worked retail?

Imagine coming in & there's a note on your locker "set up the Nutcracker display before you leave"

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SHOPR — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:34:45 GMT

With me anywhere near, that is a disaster waiting to happen. LOL!

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lucymo — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:44:11 GMT

I'll take the one in the top center. LOL

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Skididdy — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:53:28 GMT

Too Funny. Just me but nutcrackers kind of freak me out. LOL

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PA Mom-mom — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 22:27:50 GMT

@software Hahahahaha! Actually, our collection sort of looks like that! We had one or two when our youngest son was born. For some reason, my sister in law decided to give him a nutcracker. Suddenly, it became a regular gift for him from ALL relatives and friends. At age 21 he finally put a stop to it. Ten years later, they are still housed with us! We have an army of them and never put them all out for Christmas. We love putting some in the powder room, however; just to creep out our guests.

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blackhole99 — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 22:36:17 GMT

The first nutcracker I bought was the Blue Prince 28 years ago. My son was only about 5 then and I remember him commenting,"you have got to be kidding me"! lol I collected the ones made in West Germany. My MIL actually had a few nutcrackers made in East Germany, I inherited those when she passed. I kid my son and tell him,"just think hon, all these nutcrackers will be yours one day".

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Kookielady — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 01:27:47 GMT

My first Nutcracker was given to me by my boss when I was working for Continuing Ed.

That started it, I fell in love with them and now have a collection just like it in my family

room white lit cabinet.

My DH bought me two blue sequin ones dated 2017 from Target, Love em!

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Gardengal55 — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 01:42:29 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
@software Hahahahaha! Actually, our collection sort of looks like that! We had one or two when our youngest son was born. For some reason, my sister in law decided to give him a nutcracker. Suddenly, it became a regular gift for him from ALL relatives and friends. At age 21 he finally put a stop to it. Ten years later, they are still housed with us! We have an army of them and never put them all out for Christmas. We love putting some in the powder room, however; just to creep out our guests.

My son has a large collection of nutcrackers that are still residing with us also. My sister started the collection when he was 3 or 4. He and my DIL claim they don't have room for them....hmmmm. Our favorite one is 4ft tall and holds a small wooden tray between his outstretched arms. He's adorable. I always put him out--- I tell people he's Cheeves, our Christmas butler.

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GCR18 — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 02:06:50 GMT

That's a great way to see all the nutcrackers. Only problem is when people try to reach and get one and knock over the row. It would be a full time job straightening the display.

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PA Mom-mom — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 02:14:14 GMT

@Gardengal55 Our favorite is one my daughter brought home from Austria. It's a butcher holding sausage links! We like to make and smoke sausage, so that one always comes out at Christmas!

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AngelPuppy1 — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 09:26:16 GMT

I fell in love with the story of the Nutcracker as a young girl, and ever since I am fascinated with them. Now, there are so many different kinds, shapes, sizes and price ranges. I have probably about 70. Most of mine aren't expensive. They are my favorite holiday decorations!

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software — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 18:31:57 GMT

@GCR18 wrote:
That's a great way to see all the nutcrackers. Only problem is when people try to reach and get one and knock over the row. It would be a full time job straightening the display.

I loved all the ones in the picture from afar......

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Kitty Galore — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 22:09:53 GMT

Was this taken at hobby lobby cause I saw almost this exact display last week their? I have 2 nutcrackers from Germsny from years ago when I lived there. Hsvent taken them out in years though, maybe this christmas I will. They are very unusal as nutcrackers go.