A nutcracker tall enough to stand guard by the hearth, this one hides a surprise: his chest is a lit water globe, where a decorated tree stands in swirling glitter. He carries a gold fleur-de-lis scepter and wears a plumed hat, a red coat trimmed in gold and polished black boots. He makes a standout gift for a new homeowner with a hearth to dress, or for a family starting a tradition of its own.

• Animated, lighted nutcracker from RAZ Imports
• Stands 19.25 inches tall, 6 inches long and 5.25 inches wide; plastic and resin, multicolor
• Requires 3 C batteries, with a 6-hour timer that repeats every 18 hours
• USB cord included; USB power adapter not included, and any adapter used must not exceed 1.5 amps
• Swirling glitter runs continuously; flip gently to loosen it, and do not shake