Nutcrackers on Parade (473 Piece Christmas Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle)
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- $129.95
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- $129.95
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- Every puzzle invites you to discover uniquely handcrafted whimsy (shaped) pieces, thoughtfully designed to complement the image theme.
- Irregular pieces provide an engaging challenge, keeping puzzlers intrigued with interesting shapes and rewarding problem-solving.
- To ensure exceptional durability, each puzzle is crafted from premium 4mm FSC-certified Finnish birch plywood.
- Nautilus Puzzles are thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted in the USA, on California's sunny central coast.
- The puzzles are precision laser cut with advanced technology, ensuring every piece fits together perfectly for a smooth and enjoyable experience.
For most people, Christmas nutcrackers that look like little toy soldiers bring visions of sugarplum fairies, and first trips to the ballet come to mind.
But the Nutcracker, with its rich and fascinating history, actually originated from the Ore Mountains in Germany. The first wooden version appeared in the 17th Century, marking the beginning of a tradition that has endured for centuries.
In German tradition, they are symbols of good luck and are supposed to frighten away malevolent spirits. One popular origin myth holds that a wealthy but lonely farmer who found the process of cracking nuts detrimental to his productivity (efficiency even pervades German folklore!) offered a reward to whoever could come up with the best solution. Each villager drew on his own professional expertise—a carpenter advocating sawing them open, a soldier shooting the suckers. But the puppetmaker won the day, building a strong-jawed, lever-mouthed doll.
They became popular in the United States after the Second World War when American soldiers returning from Germany found them in Christmas markets and brought many of them back as souvenirs.
Further popularization came from Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker, which features a nutcracker that comes to life and leads a young girl on a magical adventure. This ballet, an adaptation of a story from 1816 called The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, was introduced to America in the 1950s and became a favorite Holiday tradition across the United States. It helped make Nutcracker dolls a seasonal icon across Western culture.
While nearly all nutcrackers from before the first half of the 20th Century are functional, a significant proportion of modern nutcrackers are primarily decorative and unable to crack nuts. However, these modern nutcrackers, with their artistic design and decorative appeal, have become famous for enhancing holiday displays and collections with their unique charm.
- Includes Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
- Number of Puzzle Pieces: 473
- Completed Puzzle Size: 14" X 14"
- Artist: © Cranston Printworks
- Serial #: NPL24-473-769
- Wood Thickness: 4mm
- Design Cut Style: Victorian
- Difficulty: Level 3
- Made in the USA
- Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults
- Serial #: NPL24-473-769
- Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
- Made in the USA
- Number of Puzzle Pieces: 473
- Completed Puzzle Size: 14" X 14"
- Design Cut Style: Victorian
- Difficulty: Level 3
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