Decorate the Christmas tree with this fun Christmas ornament in the shape of a nutcracker. With its gold-colored boots and Delft blue top hat, this nutcracker is a festive addition to the Christmas tree. The nutcracker has become a symbol associated with Christmas, even though it was never made with that intention. A nutcracker was often used around Christmas because many nuts were eaten during this festive period. The richly decorated nutcrackers were seen as a special gift and thus grew into a typical Christmas product. Nowadays, the nutcracker in the shape of a soldier is indispensable when it comes to Christmas decorations, and they have become a symbol of good luck and are said to ward off bad energy from your home.