Skier with Goggles Christmas Wooden Nutcracker 15 in by Wizardi F07M14-42-N01826A

Hit the slopes with the Skier, a wooden Christmas nutcracker by Wizardi — a winter-sports fan in a red ski hat with blue and yellow stripes and a pompom, silver goggles and a white beard. He wears a red ski jacket with a black belt, light blue trousers and black ski boots, and holds a Nordic-pattern ski in one hand and two metal ski poles in the other, standing on a white base.

A little collector's folklore: in the Alps, the first snow of the season is celebrated with a toast at the ski hut, and collectors say a skier on the mantel brings plenty of powder for the holidays.

Why this nutcracker: if you love skiing, mountain trips or a cosy chalet Christmas, he is a playful change from the classic soldier. The goggles and real metal poles make him a conversation piece, and at 15 inches he looks great by the fireplace or in a cabin.

In the box: one Skier nutcracker in painted wood with a white faux-fur beard, a ski and metal poles, 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 snowboarder (F07M14-42-N01826B) or the polar bear skier (F07AM9-4-N01026A) for a winter sports display, or stand him with pine cones and lanterns. Dust with a soft, dry brush and keep away from moisture and heat. A decoration, not a toy.

Size: 38 cm tall (15 in). Ski chalet and Christmas mantel decor, and a fun gift for skiers and winter sports fans.