Christmas is a festive time, though for young Clara it is a time of heartache. As she watches her sister, Louise, dance with her handsome suitor she finds herself desiring that same simple and beautiful dance. Uncle Drosselmeyer, watching this display with interest, presented Clara with a beautiful, though distorted, soldier like any she had seen. A Nutcracker, as it is called. Although, what she didn't understand then was that by keeping him she would have to face the nightmare that has haunted her since she was a young girl listening to the horrific tale of the clockmaker and his nephew. Mature: Self harm and subtle nod to sexual assault *Starts: Dec 1 *Ends: Dec 25 The finished product will be up all year until November. Inspired by The Nutcracker Prince (Warner bro and Lacewood productions) Based on: E.T.A Hoffman, The Nutcracker, and the Mouse King