Advent Calendar | Season 1 | Episode 9 | December 9 | Amy Dallis
The ninth episode explores the history and transformation of German writer T. A. Hoffman's 1816 sad and dark tale of "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" into the bright and colorful ballet by Tchaikovsky at the end of the nineteenth century. This transformation reminds us of how our lives can be transformed by the spirit of grace and goodness found in the joyous Christmas season.
Ever wonder why we celebrate Christmas the way we do. Why do we give gifts, hang mistletoe, decorate Christmas trees? How did Santa, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, and The Nutcracker become Christmas traditions? Learn the origins of these and many other Christmas traditions on this single DVD the whole family will enjoy. The Advent Calendar on DVD contains 25 mini-documentaries (each between 3 to 4 minutes) that take viewers on an entertaining yet informative journey through the Advent season. Just pop the DVD into your player each night of December, then gather around and watch the fun. Make this Christmas season special with the Advent Calendar on DVD.
Director: Tom Dallis
Starring: Amy Dallis