Maitland City Council is appealing for information after a spat of vandalism including a Nutcracker statue which has been toppled.
Maitlands Mayor Philip Penfold has a offered a reward of up to $3000 dollars for information that leads to a conviction of the person or person’s responsible for toppling the Nutcracker
According to German folklore, nutcrackers we given as keepsakes to bring luck to the family and protect the home. It is said that they represent strength and power and watches over the family keeping evil spirits and danger away.
They originate from ancestral dining customs where unusual, novelty nutcrackers were part of dining entertainment during the dessert course. It would generate fun conversation whilst tucking into their final course which could include pecans and hazelnuts.
Anyone with any information should contact Maitland City Council.
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