Old World Christmas Peppermint Nutcracker Glass Blown OrnamentNutcrackers were first carved by commoners as a joke because it was considered fun to make a little wooden king or soldier do the menial work of cracking the tough nuts. Today, nutcrackers are often associated with the Christmas holidays due to their whimsical nature and the popular Nutcracker Ballet. Measurements: 4. 5 X 1. 5 X 0. 75 (HxLxW) Hand crafted in age old tradition using techniques that originated in the 1800's Molten glass is mouth blown