Cathedral City house brings holiday cheer with over 500 nutcrackers

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)  - Paul Stocking said what began 26 years ago with just 4 nutcrackers has now grown into a collection of more than 500.

Stocking and Michael Emig's indoor Christmas display features nutcrackers spanning various professions, cultures and themes.

Stocking said the nutcrackers range in size from 6 feet in height, down to ¾ of an inch.

The collection also includes doctors, veterinarians and teachers, as well as chefs, bakers and beekeepers.

Sports-themed nutcrackers showcase activities from golf and football to skiing and soccer, while Stocking said their international figures represent countries including France, Germany, Italy and others.

He added some of the most unusual pieces include “ladies who shop and lunch,” Day of the Dead inspired figures and even cowboys and Santas on horseback.

Stay with News Channel 3 for an inside look at this holiday house.