The real world just doesn’t make sense to me anymore. ~ Clara

Every year at Christmas time, I treat my girls and granddaughters to a night at the ballet. We dress up to the nines, and off we go to see the Nutcracker performed by the local professional ballet studio. I love ballet. Then again I love opera too. Does that make me weird?

According to legend, a nutcracker represents power and strength and serves like a trusty watch dog guarding your family against evil spirits and danger. A fierce protector, the nutcracker bares its teeth to the evil spirits and serves as the traditional messenger of good luck and goodwill. I did not know this. And, no, nutcrackers were not made to crack nuts either. You learn something new every day.

Be kind to one another. Till we meet again♥

Photographed at Little Swan Lake, which is open to the public

What is she wearing?

For information regarding bento mesh body, bento mesh head, and their respective accessories, please see My Favorite Things.

Salt & Pepper: Willow Gown

SF design: velvet and fur hat NLA

[VEX]: Petal Diamond Studs

{RW}: Fur Muff

HOME & GARDEN

Bazar: Nutcracker

Robin(S)Woods: Luminaries

Nomad: Icicles

TDE: Covered Footbridge

Jian: Holiday Decor

KIDD Creation: Cattails

Trompe Loeil: Geonna Lights