Cracking Good Christmas Nutcracker Tattoos

Nutcracker dolls or Christmas nutcrackers are thought to originate from Germany and are symbols of good luck as they frighten away evil spirits.

Nutcrackers were first created sometime in the 17th century, then went into mass production in the 1870s. They grew in popularity in the US due to the ballet and soldiers returning home after WWII with nutcrackers as souvenirs.

Does you family have a collection of Christmas – or other themed – nutcrackers? Is it tradition to add a new nutcracker to your home each year? Do you just love nuts even more than squirrels that owning a nutcracker is a necessity?

These decorative figurines generally don’t serve a practical purpose due to the focus being on form over function (as opposed to a functional nutcracker), but that’s really no different to a tattoo. Go ahead – decorate your house and body any which way you please.

If you require some inspiration or artist suggestions, take a look at the cracking good Christmas nutcracker tattoos I’ve compiled for you below.