Best Christmas Nutcracker

About Kurt S. Adler Inc.The story of Kurt S. Adler Inc. begins after the close of World War II when Mr. Adler tried his had exporting general goods. Business grew and European economies flourished so he turned his focus to importing. Ornaments were offered by the 1950′s and beautiful handmade angels from East and West Germany found an enthusiastic audience in America. Adler expanded the line to glass ornaments from Czechoslovakia hanging ceiling decorations from Germany and miniature lights from Italy.The next decade Adler started importing holiday decor from the Far East. Colorful snow globes and other animated items became a collector’s favorite. In the 1980′s and 90′s Fabriche Santas Nutcrackers and other collectibles were ushered in. Santa figurines portraying him as a fun-loving character that windsurfed and skied became very popular. The rapid pace of product development for Kurt S. Adler Inc. continued after the millennium as customers welcomed mixed media ornaments from plush animals to nostalgic decorations. Recent additions include animatronics fiber optic trees interactive advent calendars and synchronized musical decorations.

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About Kurt S. Adler Inc.The story of Kurt S. Adler Inc. begins after the close of World War II when Mr. Adler tried his had exporting general goods. Business grew and European economies flourished so he turned his focus to importing. Ornaments were offered by the 1950′s and beautiful handmade angels from East and West Germany found an enthusiastic audience in America. Adler expanded the line to glass ornaments from Czechoslovakia hanging ceiling decorations from Germany and miniature lights from Italy.The next decade Adler started importing holiday decor from the Far East. Colorful snow globes and other animated items became a collector’s favorite. In the 1980′s and 90′s Fabriche Santas Nutcrackers and other collectibles were ushered in. Santa figurines portraying him as a fun-loving character that windsurfed and skied became very popular. The rapid pace of product development for Kurt S. Adler Inc. continued after the millennium as customers welcomed mixed media ornaments from plush animals to nostalgic decorations. Recent additions include animatronics fiber optic trees interactive advent calendars and synchronized musical decorations.

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The creative Alexander Taron Christian Ulbricht Mini Snowman with a Birdhouse Smoker doesn’t have to go looking for birds; instead he gets the birds to come to him! Handmade in Germany this wood snowman figurine from Christian Ulbricht is carrying a birdhouse in one hand to keep his cardinal friend happy. Decked out in a plaid scarf and comically oversized top hat this snowman will puff incense smoke around his pipe for a realistic effect.About Alexander TaronOriginally founded in 1949 the Taron Company has been delighting customers and collectors with traditional European gifts. These exquisite hand-crafted products range from nutcrackers and incense burners to ornaments and cuckoo clocks; unique and collectible they make unforgettable gifts regardless of the occasion. Based in Ventura California Alexander Taron remains dedicated to providing high-quality items at great value.

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You might imagine that Santa would look much like the Alexander Taron Christian Ulbricht Limited Edition Santa in a Nightshirt Nutcracker on his 364 nights off a year. This cute figurine depicts a Santa out of bed in the middle of the night perhaps to check on Rudolph or perhaps to sneak a midnight snack of leftover Christmas cookies. Handmade in Germany this colorful decorative nutcracker from Christian Ulbricht carries a festive candle to light his way. His bathrobe and night cap are beautifully woven and expertly stitched giving Santa a regal appearance. This unique nutcracker is part of a limited edition of 2500 pieces making it the ideal gift for serious collectors.About Alexander TaronOriginally founded in 1949 the Taron Company has been delighting customers and collectors with traditional European gifts. These exquisite hand-crafted products range from nutcrackers and incense burners to ornaments and cuckoo clocks; unique and collectible they make unforgettable gifts regardless of the occasion. Based in Ventura California Alexander Taron remains dedicated to providing high-quality items at great value.

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Erzgebirge is a name well-known in the fascinating world of German crafted souvenirs. From nutcrackers to incense smokers to other quaint accents pieces created from Erzgebirge are unique artistic treasures.The Ore Mountain Region of Germany hails as the birthplace of the nutcracker. Centered around the Village of Seiffen this area of Germany produces some of the finest in Old World craftsmenship including the breathtaking works made by Erzgebirge master craftsmen. From simple wooden toys to elaborate pyramids the products of Erzgebirge are treasures of a lifetime.

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The Story of UlbrichtWood-turning on lathes the Ulbricht grand tradition can be traced back to the small German mining town of Seiffen in the mountains of the Erzgebirge. Records document the Ulbricht family as wood turners from the 1700s.Otto Ulbricht a professional wood turner who started his own business in 1928 built a new factory in 1934. After World War II when the area became the East German Zone and private industry was taken out of the hands of individuals Otto took his family across the border where they resettled in the Bavarian town of Lauingen near Augsburg. Once settled with his Erzgebirge wood-turning traditions transplanted to Bavaria Otto began again.When Otto died in 1968 his son Christian Ulbricht now in charge of the family enterprise continued those time-honored traditions. In 1978 Christian expanded his thinking and developed a new company which he named Holzkunst Christian Ulbricht.In the early 1990s when East and West re-unified and Germany once again became one nation Christian brought back to the family the factory in Seiffen begun by his father so many years ago. Today the company operates out of both locations.Now in its third generation the Ulbricht family continues to produce wood-turned products of the finest quality. In addition to an extensive line nutcrackers there are incense burners music boxes figurines pyramids and ornaments geared for Christmas and Easter.Traditions are very important to Ulbricht. Not only those that strengthen ties to the land and to family but also those that continue the traditions of excellence in production that date back 300 years.

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The Kurt S. Adler 19-Inch Musical Nativity Advent Church Set Calendar 25 Piece is a great tool for facilitating daily interactions with your children during the holiday season. Shaped like a church this advent calendar has two doors painted to look like stained glass that open for access to a blank metal nativity scene. This set includes 24 magnetic characters one for each day of December leading up to Christmas that together form the cast of the Christmas story. The calendar plays “Hark the Herald Angel” as you tell your kids another chapter in this important tale. The figures fit in a storage drawer for safekeeping until next season. This calendar can be hung on a wall or placed on your mantel or a table.About Kurt S. Adler Inc.The story of Kurt S. Adler Inc. begins after the close of World War II when Mr. Adler tried his hand at exporting general goods. Business grew and European economies flourished so he turned his focus to importing. Ornaments were offered by the 1950s and beautiful handmade angels from East and West Germany found an enthusiastic audience in America. Adler expanded the line to glass ornaments from Czechoslovakia hanging ceiling decorations from Germany and miniature lights from Italy.The next decade Adler started importing holiday decor from the Far East. Colorful snow globes and other animated items became a collector’s favorite. In the 1980s and 90s Fabriche santas nutcrackers and other collectibles were ushered in. Recent additions include animatronics fiber optic trees interactive advent calendars and synchronized musical decorations.

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A perfect way to round out the rest of the beautiful Nutcracker Suite Series the Steinbach Tchaikovsky Limited Edition German Nutcracker is a lavish decorative accent fit to brighten any home for the holiday season. Richly dressed in a vibrant blue cape with faux fur trim and cap the Tchaikovsky holds a delicate chain with three miniature representations of classic Nutcracker Suite characters. Also available in a version signed by Karla Steinbach this enchanting 18-inch figure is made of genuine wood hand carved and painted by artisans in Germany and limited to a production of only 10000 pieces.About SteinbachSteinbach is recognized for the unique design of their wood-carved creations developed many years ago by Herr Christian Steinbach. The Steinbach family started making nutcrackers and other items in the 1800s in the Alpine regions of Germany.The tradition of creating hand-carved Steinbach German Nutcrackers is carried on by the Steinbach family which remains responsible for the product concept development design manufacture and quality control at the Hohenhameln factory in the northern region of Germany.Steinbach items are highly collectible. If you are starting a new collection or adding to your existing collection you will love these unique masterpieces. These treasured collectibles are handed down from generation to generation.The Making of Steinbach NutcrackersSteinbach nutcrackers are each produced using up to 130 separate procedures. Genuine hardwood is cut and shaped into specific sizes and parts. The wood is then turned by hand using an ancient process that creates smooth clean surfaces. The pieces are then lathed and polished and drilled before they are turned over to experienced craftsmen who prime and spray them repeatedly alternating the process with drying to produce an even tone. Carving comes next; wood-carving artisans use knives and finely-honed skill to add personality and detail to the pieces. Finally the painters take over; trained German art

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The Steinbach Troll King German Christmas Nutcracker adds a majestic touch to your holiday decor. This stately king is carved by German artisans and is painted free-hand from his jeweled gold crown to his rosy cheeks. The decorative piece measures 9.5 inches tall and sits on a sturdy round wooden base. Made exclusively by Steinbach.About SteinbachSteinbach is recognized for the unique design of their wood-carved creations developed many years ago by Herr Christian Steinbach. The Steinbach family started making nutcrackers and other items in the 1800s in the Alpine regions of Germany.The tradition of creating hand-carved Steinbach German Nutcrackers is carried on by the Steinbach family which remains responsible for the product concept development design manufacture and quality control at the Hohenhameln factory in the northern region of Germany.Steinbach items are highly collectible. If you are starting a new collection or adding to your existing collection you will love these unique masterpieces. These treasured collectibles are handed down from generation to generation.The Making of Steinbach NutcrackersSteinbach nutcrackers are each produced using up to 130 separate procedures. Genuine hardwood is cut and shaped into specific sizes and parts. The wood is then turned by hand using an ancient process that creates smooth clean surfaces. The pieces are then lathed and polished and drilled before they are turned over to experienced craftsmen who prime and spray them repeatedly alternating the process with drying to produce an even tone. Carving comes next; wood-carving artisans use knives and finely-honed skill to add personality and detail to the pieces. Finally the painters take over; trained German artists paint these nutcrackers free-hand allowing each color to dry before the next is applied. The final result is a truly unique one-of-a-kind product that’s a must-have for collectors and art lovers alike.

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Straight from the story of Robin Hood and his merry men this sturdy little wooden Steinbach Mini Friar Tuck German Nutcracker is a remarkably detailed decorative nutcracker with a traditional look. Perfect for any collector this unique piece stands approximately 5.25 inches tall and includes a wooden box for safe storage.With a nod to the German tradition of giving nutcrackers as tokens of good luck the Steinbach family has been hand-crafting decorative pieces for nearly two centuries. This nutcracker has been carved using a unique mixture of premium machinery and an artisan’s touch. Each step of the process from cutting to hand-turning to power-drill polishing is guided by one of Steinbach’s artisans. Every detail is hand-carved and painted freehand to ensure that each nutcracker is both unique and high-quality.About SteinbachSteinbach is recognized for the unique design of its wood-carved creations developed many years ago by Herr Christian Steinbach. The Steinbach family started making nutcrackers and other items in the 1800s in the Alpine regions of Germany. The tradition of creating hand-carved Steinbach German Nutcrackers is carried on by the Steinbach family which remains responsible for the product concept development design manufacture and quality control at the Hohenhameln factory in the northern region of Germany.Steinbach items are highly collectible. If you are starting a new collection or adding to your existing collection you will love these unique masterpieces. These treasured collectibles are handed down from generation to generation.The Making of Steinbach NutcrackersEach Steinbach nutcracker is produced using up to 130 separate procedures. Genuine hardwood is cut and shaped into specific sizes and parts. The wood is then turned by hand using an ancient process that creates smooth clean surfaces. The pieces are lathed polished and drilled before they are turned over to experienced craftsmen who prime and spray them repeatedly alternating the proces

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