The origin of the Nutcracker:
 A hundred years ago on a quiet Christmas Eve in a small German town, Dr. Stahlbaum's home was filled with the joy of a celebration. His two children, Clara and Fritz, gazed in awe at the beautiful Christmas tree. Drosselmeier, Clara's godfather, had given her a special Christmas gift – a soldier-shaped nutcracker. Fritz also wanted one. He snatched the nutcracker from Clara, accidentally breaking it, but Drosselmeier quickly repaired it. As night fell, Clara found herself unable to sleep. She quietly got out of bed, tiptoed down the stairs, and went to see her beloved nutcracker. In the hall, she found the nutcracker and held it tightly, climbing onto the sofa. She fell asleep, unaware.
 At this time, the big bell struck twelve times, and shadows moved in the hall. Suddenly, a large group of mice broke into the living room, everywhere, and began to attack Clara. At this time, Grandpa Dussemer told Clara that the nutcracker could protect her, and at this time, colorful light flashed in the hall. The Christmas tree grew taller. The nutcracker came to life, leading a group of toys to fight with the mice. The mice were very powerful, and the nutcracker was in an inferior position. Clara picked up a sword and gave the mouse king a fatal blow. The mice carried their king away. The nutcracker was also seriously injured, and suddenly a miracle appeared, the nutcracker recovered, and even became a handsome prince, who wanted to take Clara to a candy kingdom. They crossed the Christmas forest. A group of snow fairy came to dance and sing for them, and the prince and the snow queen danced a duet. Clara was mesmerized by it.
 Since then, the nutcracker has become a symbol of sanctity and heroism. Many families and businesses place various-shaped nutcrackers in their homes and offices to seek peace and good luck.

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