“The Nutcracker sits under the holiday tree, a guardian of childhood stories. Feed him walnuts and he will crack open a tale…”
― Vera Nazarian, The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration
There are things that no matter what time of the year it is, always remind us of Christmas. They make us want to go back to those cold December days when we gather around the Christmas tree and indulge in all kinds of amazing food. So when I think of these holy times I think of sparkling decorations, twinkling lights and roasting walnuts in the fireplace. And speaking of nuts, something that for sure is needed in order to enjoy their nutty goodness and is an indispensable part of the decoration on any Christmas table is THE NUTCRACKER.
This little, but a most useful tool, has for sure been a part of everyone’s childhood memories, no matter if it came with the classic, old-school design of a bearded soldier who cracks nuts with his mouth or a more modern version. We have all no doubt felt the excitement that comes with taking your time to break through a just roasted nut and then enjoy the sweet taste, munching away on its delicious content.