………..My Nutcracker collection was actually started by Jac’s mom….When she moved in with us she brought with her three Nutcrackers….one is actually missing a foot, but we didn’t tell him, so he stands as proudly as the others…..Among the Nutcrackers Is an “Uncle Sam” holding an American flag….a very dashing skier with a knit fair isle cap and sweater , sunglasses perched on his head and skis….a gentleman holding a decorated wreath….a Santa holding a mini Christmas tree two soldiers….one tall and one short…..a King in a black cape….three bakers, one behind the other with Ginger men in their hands and candy on their clothes, a another gentleman with a tartan jacket and pants…..In the very front is a Nutcracker MUSIC BOX. The center Nutcracker stands at attention and the three seated ones spin on a revolving part of the box….their legs flying in the air……..In front of the Nutcrackers are four metal MERRY-GO-ROUNDS, that spin when a candle it lit. Chantal gave me my first one last Christmas after she went to a Christmas Fair in Europe….I liked it so much I added three more!