Christmas Nutcrackers

Our Christmas nutcrackers are standing figures made for a mantel, a shelf or a tabletop, and there are over 100 to choose from. Soldiers, kings and holiday characters, in classic red and green or in colors you might not expect. Nutcracker Ballet Gifts has been family-run since 1992, and nutcrackers are what we do.

Classic soldiers, crowned kings and holiday characters

The Soldier and the King are the two figures most people picture first. Soldiers wear the traditional military hat, kings wear a crown, and many add a cape or a staff. Alongside them you'll find Christmas characters like Santa, a peppermint nutcracker and a gingerbread man, so there is a classic for a traditional display and something playful for a themed one.

Find your color scheme

Not every holiday display is red and green. Here you'll find classic red and green and blue and red, along with pastel mint and pink, a sunset ombre in pink and orange, plaid, and a pink and gold floral king. Pick a color scheme you already love and let a nutcracker tie it together. Our African American nutcrackers are part of this collection too. You can browse them, along with African American ballet gifts, in their own collection.

Choosing a size

Each nutcracker lists its height in its name, so you know what you're getting before it arrives. A 10 inch figure sits comfortably on a bookshelf or side table, a 15 inch one gives a mantel real presence, and a 20 inch figure can anchor a display on its own. Our 10 inch nutcrackers are an easy place to start.

Questions about Christmas nutcrackers

What is the difference between a nutcracker and an ornament?

The nutcrackers here are standing figures for a mantel, shelf or tabletop, and they don't hang on a tree. If you want something to hang, see our Christmas ornaments and decor.

Where should I display a nutcracker?

A mantel, a bookshelf, an entry table or a sideboard all work. Several figures in different heights look especially good grouped together.

How many should I start with?

One is plenty. Many families add a new character every year, until the display becomes a tradition of its own.

Do nutcrackers come in a gift box?

Yes. Each one arrives in a decorative box that doubles as storage between seasons.