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The Nutcracker was originally a toy soldier thing with a mouth that opened and closed. You could put a nut into the nutcracker's mouth and close the mouth, cracking the shell of the nut inside. Hence, "Nutcracker."
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoAssuming you mean the play, they named it such because it was about a Nutcracker.
Assuming you mean the Christmas decoration, they named it such because that was what it did, cracked nuts.
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∙ 14y agoClara got the Nutcraker doll as a Christmas Present
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∙ 12y agocause it is a dancer and it makes it come to life and it's not a play it s a ballet
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∙ 12y agoThe Nutcracker is called the Nutcracker because of the Nutcracker Prince, who is the main character, besides Clara, or Marie.
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What role does The Nutcracker have in the ballet?
At a Christmas party, Clara is given a Nutcracker Doll. When everybody goes to sleep that night, the doll transforms into a Nutcracker Prince, and takes Clara on a magical journey to a land of sweets.
What ballet has a Christmas theme?
The Nutcracker! :D That one's the most well-known...I'm not sure if there are any other famous Christmas ballet's though. Hope that helps. :)
Who did Clara from the Nutcracker get the nutcracker from?
Clara got the nutcracker from her Uncle Drosilmire.
Which famous ballet has a dream sequence?
the nutcracker has one The Nutcracker. the nutcracker
In the nutcracker suite what does the nutcracker become after killing the mouse king?
He becomes a Nutcracker Prince!
Which two children fight over the nutcracker given on Christmas Eve?
Clara and Fritz are the two children who fight over the nutcracker given on Christmas Eve in the famous ballet "The Nutcracker" by Tchaikovsky.
Which two kids fight over the nutcracker on Christmas Eve?
It wasn't two children that were given the Nutcracker. It was Marie (Clara) the main character who received the Nutcracker from Herr Drosselmeyer and the other child, Fritz was jealous and he stole the Nutcracker and broke its jaw and so on...
Name of two child fighting over the Nutcracker given on Christmas Eve?
Timmy and Sarah are fighting over the Nutcracker doll given to them on Christmas Eve.
What is the Nutcracker in violin?
What are the ballet skills that were used in the nutcracker
What role does The Nutcracker have in the ballet?
At a Christmas party, Clara is given a Nutcracker Doll. When everybody goes to sleep that night, the doll transforms into a Nutcracker Prince, and takes Clara on a magical journey to a land of sweets.
What ballet has a Christmas theme?
The Nutcracker! :D That one's the most well-known...I'm not sure if there are any other famous Christmas ballet's though. Hope that helps. :)
Who did Clara from the Nutcracker get the nutcracker from?
Clara got the nutcracker from her Uncle Drosilmire.
Which famous ballet has a dream sequence?
the nutcracker has one The Nutcracker. the nutcracker
In the nutcracker suite what does the nutcracker become after killing the mouse king?
He becomes a Nutcracker Prince!
Who is the lead in the Nutcracker ballet?
The main character is Clara, but the Sugar Plum Fairy is also given a lot of attention.
What is the plot or storyline behind The Nutcracker?
A girl named Marie or Clara (Depending on the Directors view), Is given a toy Nutcracker by her Godfather For Christmas. Later that night Clara shrinks down to the size of the Nutcracker because of her godfathers magic, and the nutcracker fights agains the kitchen mice. After the treacherous battle the nutcracker whisks Clara/Marie of to the kingdom of sweets, where many magical and royal creatures dancer for them. After their night full of fun, the Nutcracker takes clara home and puts her to sleep. That morning clara does not know if it was real or if the whole things was a dream.
What book is the nutcracker ballet based on?
The Nutcracker was not based on a book. The Nutcracker was written by Peter Tchaikovsky.
