Marching Nutcracker
Captain Crinkle the nutcracker stands proudly beside the Christmas tree. He watches over the presents while everyone is asleep. Give his handsome uniform a festive holiday makeover!
A Nutcracker on Christmas Watch
This smart little nutcracker is ready for an important Christmas job. Standing tall beside the decorated tree, he keeps a close eye on the wrapped presents below. His marching uniform has lots of fun details, from his tall hat to his neat jacket and boots. Will he wear classic red and gold, or will your child design a brand-new uniform for this brave holiday guard?
Color Captain Crinkle’s Uniform
Try bright red for the nutcracker’s jacket, shiny yellow or gold for the buttons, and deep black for his boots. His hat could be black with a gold band, while his beard can be snowy white or soft gray. Color the Christmas tree green, then add red, blue, and yellow ornaments. Make each present look different with colorful paper and curly ribbon.
Nutcracker Facts for Young Artists
A real nutcracker is a tool that helps crack open the hard shells around nuts. Decorative nutcracker soldiers became popular Christmas decorations after a famous story and ballet called The Nutcracker. In that tale, a nutcracker comes alive and has a magical adventure. Many holiday nutcrackers wear uniforms because they are made to look like toy soldiers standing guard.
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