Spirit of Christmas in many forms and acts
The piece extols the Christmas spirit as love shown in gifts, hospitality, choir work, pennies saved for gifts, family baking, charity baskets, visits to the elderly, prayers, card writing, caroling, reading the Christmas story, and school pageants. It quotes Sir Walter Scott and James Russell Lowell on gifts and alms.
The Nutcracker Becomes a Holiday Tradition
The Nutcracker, by Tchaikovsky, has become a Christmas tradition since its 1892 St. Petersburg debut. Clara, a girl, dreams of the nutcracker prince who battles the Mouse King before a journey to a magical realm with the Sugar Plum Fairy and a lavish, fantasy-filled ballet. Across the nation, Christmas performances of the beloved ballet captivate audiences of all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
St. Petersburg
Jassia
E.T.A. Hoffman
Clara
Nutcracker
Sugar Plum Fairy
Prince
Christmas Day In The Morning Poem Fragment
A sunny bank scene on Christmas Day celebrates the birth of Savior Christ with bells ringing. The anonymous verse evokes quiet joy and traditional holiday imagery.
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Savior Christ
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Sruson
Christmas
Sir Walter Scott
James Russell Lowell
Tchaikovsky
Roblin Theatre
Management and Staff
Gulf Centre
Dale
Wayne
Doug
Bill
Sam
Dave
Martin’s Insurance
Jean, Allan and
Marjorie
Joseph
Fair Lady
TU Wind
Heming’s Jewellery