Tuesday, December 17, 2013

el nutcracker mexicano

i collect steinbach nutcrackers and every year i try to add a new one to my collection. this year i found one that reminded me of bailey. olé!


"hola señor"

did you know? according to german folklore, nutcrackers were given as keepsakes to bring good luck to your family and protect your home. the legend says that a nutcracker represents power and strength and serves like a trusty watch dog guarding your family from evil spirits and danger. a fierce protector, the nutcracker bares its teeth to the evil spirits and serves as the traditional messenger of good luck and goodwill. (source)

until we meet again my friends-

7 comments:

  1. Wow I didn't know that. What a funny cracker :-) Nearly as big as Bailey.

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  2. Bailey that nutcracker is just your size!

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  3. Oh Bailey! I hope that character doesn't come alive at night
    Lily

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  4. I never saw a nutcracker like this one before but glad you found it to keep Bailey company. Bet she is looking forward to Christmas cause she knows that Aoife is coming home for a visit.

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  5. Mom has been to the region where they are made when she lived in Germany but she has never seen a Mexican one! Super cute!

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  6. Muy lindo el mono. A perfect companion for Bailey, great choice and nice addition to your collection

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  7. That is a very funny nutcracker. THe 'maracas' look like corn dogs. BOL!

    WOOF

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