Chances are, by now you have probably heard the familiar, lilting lullabies and imaginative symphonies of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite” this … The Origins of the Nutcracker Image Courtesy of Amazon There were many versions of the Nutcracker story. However, I love the illustrations of this version of Nutcracker! Maurice Sendak, was one of my favourite… Continue reading Reblog Feature: The Origins of the Nutcracker
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Art Inspiration: The Nutcracker
“Nutcracker dolls, also known as Christmas nutcrackers, are decorative nutcracker figurines most commonly made to resemble a toy soldier. In German tradition, the dolls are symbols of good luck, frightening away malevolent spirits. 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 not… Continue reading Art Inspiration: The Nutcracker
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