The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet traditionally performed during the holiday season, with music composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It tells the story of a young girl named Clara who receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. That night, she is swept into a fantastical world where toys come to life, battling an army of mice before journeying to the Land of Sweets. There, Clara is honored by the Sugar Plum Fairy and enchanted by a series of whimsical dances.