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THE SPIRIT 0OF CHRISTMAS PULLOUT SECTION 'The Nutcracker-" Now A HolidayTraditi( WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBE R 22, 197 6, PAGE B-1 Light Ye Candles And light up your candies Then be yç,glad, good For His star it shineth gn ~pebple, 'Cer This night of ail the year, -- Old English car >1 on eof the most charm- holiday season is the pre- sentation of tbe famous ballet, The Nutcracker. Written by the Russian composer Peter Ilyicb Tcbaikovsky, this ballet about a littie girl and ber nutcracker bas won the bearts of millions of chul- dren and adults since il was first performed during tbe Christmnas season of 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Based on a story by E.T.A. Hoffman, tbe ballet opens with a party at the home of a little girl, Clara. Among the gifts under the tree is a nutcracker, shaped like a soldier. Clara is de- lighted witb the uinusual gift but unfortunately, her brother breaks it and that night Clara dreams about the nutcracker. In ber dream, cracker cornes to leads the toy the nut- if e and soldiers against the Mouse King and bis army. Clara kills the Mouse King with her slipper to prevent bis vie- tory and Io,'and behold, the nutcracker becomes a handsome princel Together they journey to his kingdom, where the Sugar Plurn Fairy and ber court of toys and sweet- meats entertain the young prince and Clara. The two young people watch snowflakes dance, flutes dance, and the beau- tiful «Waltz of the Flow- ers," among other deligbt- fui dances. The fantasy of tbe story and the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky combine to make The Nutcracker a visý- ual and musical clelight for both young and old. In cities across the na- tion, Christmas 'perform- ances of the now-classic ballet are becoming a tra- Seaway Motors Ltd. 1120 Dundas St. E. 668-5393 ilb ROD SHARRARD U!MIIED REAL ESTATE dition. Its fairy-tale quality, its gorgeous spectacle and beloved score make The Nutcracker ideal holiday entertainment for the young and the young at heart. How nice it is ta be able ta thank all of our wonderful customers and wish them a happy holiday season! Chez Eve Whitby Mail 723-1[771 Christmas is a special time of year and we want to thank ~ s~~x4- ur very special .~4~;::. ~.them a happy \and holy holiday AUDREY MOORE REALTOR 102-B- Byron Ste S. 6-48 friends... may the blessings of Christmnas abide with you and yours ail through the season and in the year to corne. Collins Shoes Serving you since 1872 Whitby. H ave a beautiful Christ mas. We are grate fui for your patronage and we hope that you continue to visit us. Brian's for Books i35 Brock St. S. Whitby a