Happy Holidays and Merry Wassail! Since I’m in such a festive mood, I thought I’d take the liberty of creating a book tag… a Nutcracker Book Tag, to be exact!
It’s not exactly a secret that I love the Nutcracker… the music, the story, the choreography, (some of) the film adaptations… to me, The Nutcracker = Christmas!
So why not turn it into a book tag??? This was such a blast and even if it’s a complete failure, I don’t care because I had fun doing it!
But I do hope others have fun with it too, which is why anyone and everyone is welcome to use this tag (and to tag others… I just chose not to tag specific people)! Just make sure to credit me and send me a link to your video or blog post so I can see your answers!
Now without further ado…
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The Nutcracker Book Tag: My Answers!
- Obviously, The Nutcracker takes place on Christmas Eve. Choose a book that takes place during Christmastime or that gives you those magical yuletide vibes!
The Enchanted Sonata by Heather Dixon Wallwork
- In the ballet, an epic battle takes place between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Choose a book that has great action and/or adventure!
- The Nutcracker wouldn’t be the same without Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Choose a book that involves music, musicians, or dancers!
- The ballet changes locations when Clara and the Nutcracker travel from her bedroom to the magical Land of Sweets. Choose a book that transports the characters to a magical or unfamiliar realm! (Think portal fantasy, though not exclusively!)
An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson
- Upon arrival in the Land of Sweets, their first destination is an enchanted snowy forest. Choose a book that has a snowy, wintry atmosphere!
Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow by Jessica Day George
- Clara and the Nutcracker present themselves before the court of the Land of Sweets. Choose a book that involves a royal court setting or that follows royal characters!
The Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
- One of the most memorable parts of the ballet are the series of dances representing different countries (Spain, Arabia, China, Russia, etc.) Choose a book that takes place in a country far away from your own!
The Book of Salt by Monique Truong
- However, most people know these dances by the various treats they represent (Chocolate, Coffee, Tea, Peppermint, etc!) Choose a book that involves food, baking, or cooking!
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
- At the end of the ballet, the Sugar Plum Fairy and her prince dance an achingly romantic pas de deux (the tag creator’s favorite part of the whole ballet!) Choose a book that has a beautiful, slow-burn romance!
Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray
The Nutcracker Book Tag: Just the Questions
(For copy/paste purposes…)
- Obviously, The Nutcracker takes place on Christmas Eve. Choose a book that takes place during Christmastime or that gives you those magical yuletide vibes!
- In the ballet, an epic battle takes place between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Choose a book that has great action and/or adventure!
- The Nutcracker wouldn’t be the same without Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Choose a book that involves music, musicians, or dancers!
- The ballet changes locations when Clara and the Nutcracker travel from her bedroom to the magical Land of Sweets. Choose a book that transports the characters to a magical or unfamiliar realm! (Think portal fantasy, though not exclusively!)
- Upon arrival in the Land of Sweets, their first destination is an enchanted snowy forest. Choose a book that has a snowy, wintry atmosphere!
- Clara and the Nutcracker present themselves before the court of the Land of Sweets. Choose a book that involves a royal court setting or that follows royal characters!
- One of the most memorable parts of the ballet are the series of dances representing different countries (Spain, Arabia, China, Russia, etc.) Choose a book that takes place in a country far away from your own!
- However, most people know these dances by the various treats they represent (Chocolate, Coffee, Tea, Peppermint, etc!) Choose a book that involves food, baking, or cooking!
- At the end of the ballet, the Sugar Plum Fairy and her prince dance an achingly romantic pas de deux. Choose a book that has a beautiful, slow-burn romance!
Have fun, y’all! And have a very happy holiday season!
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