ABOUT

The genesis of Nutty For Nutcrackers, Inc was the outflow of a mother's dream many years ago. Margaret Cook always celebrated holidays in a big way and her patriotic inclination culminated in a huge nutcracker display to honor veterans and first responders. She loved life, had a wonderful sense of humor and remained young at heart until her heavenly homecoming at the age of 95.

Mrs. Cook married a WW2 combat veteran in 1948. She noticed that some GI's, when they returned from Europe, possessed German nutcrackers. Mom loved their expressions, colors and the numerous varieties available.

A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Margaret Cook raised three children and worked various jobs. She also lived in WV, NC and FL, and is buried next to her husband Gregg in Bradenton, FL. Her oldest son Mark lives in Shelby, NC., and is responsible for the restoration and acquisition of the nutcrackers. The building and display setup is the outstanding work of 

MaDonna and Nathan Martin of Kings Mountain, NC.

Margaret Cook's Christian faith was foremost in her life. This theme was evident in her favorite thoughts often expressed in letters or dedications:

 

Let nothing disturb you

Let nothing dismay you

All things pass, but God never changes

Patience attains all that it strives for

He who has God finds he lacks nothing

God alone suffices.

 

Her prayer and ours is for you to be nutty for God, nutty for family, nutty for veterans and first responders, and nutty for nutcrackers!