Cocoa and Gingerbread Baker Christmas Wooden Nutcracker 15 in by Wizardi F07M14-41-N01058C

Warm up the holidays with the Cocoa and Gingerbread Baker, a wooden Christmas nutcracker by Wizardi — a cheerful baker in a tall red-and-white striped hat topped with a chocolate swirl, black hair and a black beard, and a black-and-red pinstriped jacket. He carries a tray of hot cocoa mugs and smiling gingerbread men, with red trousers and black boots dotted with peppermints on a blue base.

A little collector's folklore: a mug of hot cocoa and a gingerbread man by the fire is the classic reward for a day of snowball fights, and collectors say this baker always has a fresh tray ready.

Why this nutcracker: if you love cosy winter treats, he is a fun and unusual piece for a kitchen, coffee bar or hot cocoa station. His dark hair and beard set him apart from the usual white-bearded nutcracker, and at 15 inches he stands out on a counter or mantel.

In the box: one Cocoa and Gingerbread Baker nutcracker in painted wood with black faux-fur hair and beard, packed in a red gift box with a window. A decorative nutcracker, not intended for cracking nuts. Ready to display, no assembly needed.

Collect the rest of the bakery series — the Christmas tree, cake and gingerbread house bakers (F07M14-41-N01058A, B and D). Dust with a soft, dry brush and keep away from moisture and heat. A decoration, not a toy.

Size: 38 cm tall (15 in). Christmas kitchen and cocoa bar decor, and a fun gift for bakers and hot chocolate lovers.