“Like Marie, you can find all manner of wonderful things there, if you only take the time to look.” - E.T.A. What she didn’t know is that soon she will be transported into the middle of a war beyond her understanding but this unimaginable and magical world would soon bring forth what her heart most desired. That is until little Marie noticed a curious nutcracker doll among the presents that she immediately falls in love with. Witnessing first-hand his incredible ingenuity as an inventor, they quickly play around with his latest creations before growing tired of it all. What is The Nutcracker about? On Christmas Eve, seven-year-old Marie and her brother Fritz await the arrival of their godfather Drosselmeier and the gifts that he’s to bring them. As a fairy tale dating back to 1816, it’s easy to overlook how its legend truly came to be. However, this nut-cracking doll’s story is not always known or remembered the same way by many. Hoffmann’s original story, the character’s ceremonious design and terrifying facial features is effortlessly recognizable amidst Christmas decorations and presents. Popularized through countless adaptations in a myriad of mediums, most notably the classical ballet conceived by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky based on Alexandre Dumas’s adaptation of Prussian author E.T.A. It is difficult today not to imagine the famous Nutcracker the moment that he is mentioned. There it is, standing tall and proud, right on top of that blazing yet cozy fireplace, solemnly guarding the plate of cookies and cup of milk in a dimly lit living room.
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