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There are many ways to crack a nut, and the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum seems dedicated to showcasing them all. Start with the Ben Franklin nutcracker. The Elvis nutcracker. The "Blue Christmas" ...

Christmas is a magical time: snow falls, the family is together and toys come to life. On this extraordinary evening, a little girl watches her doll begin its great adventure. The spell is broken when ...

Tucked into the Bavarian-esque town of Leavenworth, Wash., at the foothills of the Cascade mountains is a two-story jewel of whimsy and, some might say, obsession. It's the Leavenworth Nutcracker ...

The Macy’s Holiday Parade through downtown Seattle on Friday morning had it all: nutcrackers, dinosaurs, clowns, dogs, marching bands and yes, rain. But people came prepared, and were excited — and ...

For Sparrow Crow and Chloe Willis, dancing carries a double delight this December. The two Calhoun County girls will perform in “The Nutcracker” not only with the ballet when it is presented in ...

This enchanting story tells the tale of how Clara is given a wooden nutcracker as a Christmas present by Dr Drosselmeyer. During the Christmas party Clara and her brother Fritz fight over the ...

Nutcracker dolls can trace their little wooden development back to the Ore Mountains of Germany in the late 17th century. Most often depicted as toy soldiers, they became gifts and symbols of good ...