Nutcracker Poem
   

By R. Renée Bembry

Nutcrackers can either be ornamental or useable depending on the type in question. Ornamental nutcrackers, like the major band leader on the left, are intended for decorative purposes. People often display them during Christmas holidays because many of them are holiday oriented. Unlike ornamental nutcrackers that usually consist of wooden construction, useful nutcrackers tend to be made from metal. Useful nutcrackers are actually used to crack nutshells, thus making nut consumption much faster and easier. After cracking a shell with a useful nutcracker, all one needs to do is separate the nut from the shell and then consume the edible parts! Although decorative holiday nutcrackers may not actually crack nuts, they sure make the house look nice!