This small German town in the Ore Mountains is considered by many as the birthplace of the Nutcracker doll. Due to the town’s rich access to wood, Seiffen has become home to the world’s finest ...

The first production of the ballet “The Nutcracker” was held in the U.S. in 1944. and some soldiers returning from World War II brought back with them German-made nutcrackers as souvenirs ...

The key is to invest in well-made ornaments that have longevity and history. The Nutcracker is steeped in a rich history that dates back to 17th-century Germany. According to German folklore ...