Santa with Milk and Cookies Christmas Wooden Nutcracker 15 in by Wizardi F07AM9-9-N01752

Catch Santa enjoying his treat with this wooden Christmas nutcracker by Wizardi — Santa Claus in a soft red hat with white fur trim, a full white faux-fur beard, and a plush red robe edged with a Nordic snowflake pattern. He holds a mug of milk decorated with a snowflake and a plate of gingerbread cookies, with light blue trousers and brown boots on a red base trimmed in gold.

A little collector's folklore: leaving milk and cookies for Santa is a tradition that dates back to old Norse customs of leaving treats for Odin's horse. Collectors say this Santa never misses a single house — or a single cookie.

Why this nutcracker: if you love the cosy side of Christmas Eve, he tells the whole story in one figure. The plush robe and fluffy beard make him soft and inviting, and at 15 inches he is a lovely centrepiece for a mantel, kitchen or fireplace.

In the box: one Santa with Milk and Cookies nutcracker in painted wood with a faux-fur beard and a fabric hat and robe, packed in a red gift box with a window. A decorative nutcracker, not intended for cracking nuts. Ready to display, no assembly needed.

Stand him with the Santa with glasses (F07M6-6) and Mrs. Claus (F07M6-6 Gnom), or next to the actual plate you leave out on Christmas Eve. Dust with a soft, dry brush and keep away from moisture and heat. A decoration, not a toy.

Size: 38 cm tall (15 in). Cosy Christmas mantel and kitchen decor, and a heartwarming gift for families with young children.