The origin of the Nutcracker:

    One hundred years ago, on a quiet Christmas Eve in a small German town, Dr. Stahlbaum's home was filled with the joy of a festive celebration. His two children, Clara and Fritz, gazed in awe at the magnificent Christmas tree, which was adorned with lights and ornaments. During the festivities, Drosselmeier, the town's mysterious toymaker, presented a special Christmas gift to his godchild, Clara – a soldier's outfit that would change her life forever.The NutcrackerAnd the younger brother also wanted it. He snatched the marionette from Clara's hand, accidentally broke it, but Dusselmeier quickly fixed it. As night fell, Clara couldn't fall asleep no matter what. She secretly got out of bed, quietly went down the stairs, and went to see her beloved marionette. In the hall, she found the marionette and held it tightly in her arms, crawling onto the sofa. She didn't expect to fall asleep in a daze.

   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.

 From this point on, 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.