Advent Countdown Santa Christmas Wooden Nutcracker 15 in by Wizardi F07AM9-7-N01830A

Let Santa count the sleeps with the Advent Countdown Santa, a wooden Christmas nutcracker by Wizardi — Santa in a red plush hat with a white fur brim, little gold glasses and a full white faux-fur beard, wearing a red jacket. He holds a green "Days Until Christmas" board numbered 1 to 25, with a red ribbon to mark the day, and stands in red trousers with white fur cuffs and black boots on a red and white base.

A little collector's folklore: families have counted the days of Advent since the 1800s, and collectors say Santa checks the countdown every morning to see how long he has left to finish the toys.

Why this nutcracker: if you love Advent traditions, he makes the countdown part of your decor. Children love moving the ribbon each morning, and at 15 inches he stands out by the tree or on a mantel all December.

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

Pair him with the countdown soldier (F07AM9-7-N01830B) or the toymaker Santa (F07AM9-10-N01854). Dust with a soft, dry brush and keep away from moisture and heat. A decoration, not a toy.

Size: 38 cm tall (15 in). Advent and Christmas countdown decor, and a fun family gift.