When Howard Hoxie sets out his collection of nutcrackers each year, it’s more than just a way to decorate his home for the holidays. It’s also a way to share time with his beloved wife, Dorothy. The ...
Tucked into the Bavarian-esque town of Leavenworth, Wash., at the foothills of the Cascade mountains is a two-story jewel of whimsy and, some might say, obsession. It's the Leavenworth Nutcracker ...
Arlene Wagner founded the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum in 1995 with her late husband, George Wagner. It now holds the largest collection of nutcrackers in the U.S. She is pictured holding a figurine ...