Early nutcrackers were probably made by connecting two pieces of wood or metal with a hinge. George balanchines the nutcracker music from the original soundtrack. They were made in holland and are called pocket screws for it was the custom of men to carry tiny nutcrackers like this with them. Do german nutcrackers really crack nuts christkindlmarkt.
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