Steinbach Mistletoe Santa German Nutcracker is approximately 18" tall. This German nutcracker is the fourth piece in the Christmas Traditions Series and is a limited edition of 5,000 pieces worldwide. Introduced in 2009. Signed by hand by Karla Steinbach. Each Steinbach nutcracker is made in Germany completely by hand by the artisans at the Steinbach factory. A Steinbach nutcracker becomes a classic holiday heirloom decoration - making nutcrackers a great gifts for the casual or serious collector! Handsigned by Karla Steinbach, introduced in 2009. European folklore considers mistletoe a sacred plant that holds magical powers. The most well known tradition, kissing under the mistletoe, is based upon a belief that those standing beneath it will be protected from harm and will only receive tokens of affection. This mistletoe tradition is commonly seen during the holiday season. The Mistletoe Santa celebrates this holiday tradition by wearing a crown of mistletoe leaves on his head. He holds in one hand a white and green staff topped with mistletoe and carries a bag of the magical plant in the other hand. He wears a magnificent red coat trimmed with white fur. This Steinbach Santa will bring with him the protective spirit of the mistletoe and will keep you from harms way. Show him the affection that he deserves by adding him to your Christmas Tradition collection.