If you’re a fan of nutcrackers (and who isn’t?) then 2023 is your year! There are three Noble Nutcrackers coming: two in October and, in July, the king of them all—a special edition created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Keepsake Ornaments!

Terri Steiger, creator of the Noble Nutcrackers series, explains what’s behind the royal details of this design.
“This is a really traditional nutcracker, and I thought creating it in porcelain would be perfect for a 50th anniversary celebration. And since the series is named Noble Nutcrackers, I feel like he is the king of all the other nutcrackers because of his regal, classic and nostalgic look.
“When I started this series, I was able to go to Leavenworth, Washington, which is a Bavarian-styled village that has a huge nutcracker museum. They have thousands of nutcrackers, and I was inspired by centuries-old classic designs, as well as so many others.
“Some of the earliest of those nutcrackers had the look of a soldier. For this design, I wanted to make him more royal and deviate from the classic soldier hat. I guess you could say he’s a bit reminiscent of the nutcracker king in the ballet.”
This king certainly represents all the noble qualities of strength and power that folklore describes. And with a Christmas tree topping his scepter, he’s bringing plenty of holiday spirit, too. You can pick up his royal highness at Ornament Premiere in July—we can’t wait to see you there!

Noble Nutcrackers
Special Edition

Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments. “Behind the scenes with Terri Steiger about her 50th Anniversary Special Edition Noble Nutcracker releasing at Ornament Premiere!” Keepsake Ornament Club Facebook Page, May 30, 2023. https://www.facebook.com/groups/KOCMembers/posts/3423284951244838