Not quite, but an essay making the rounds this holiday is definitely calling out E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original 1816 tale, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” for its “creepy” energy — and its ...

WHEN it comes to festive decor, bigger is always better. Larger-than-life Christmas installations may once just have been the reserve of the fanciest department stores (hello, Selfridges window) but ...

Stacey Solomon has shown off her latest crafty creation - a giant nutcracker for Christmas. The mum-of-five shared her pride on Instagram, saying: "PROUD I made a giant nutcracker it's taller than me ...

Nutcracker dolls can trace their little wooden development back to the Ore Mountains of Germany in the late 17th century. Most often depicted as toy soldiers, they became gifts and symbols of good ...

An annual tradition takes on a new look to transform how audiences see "The Nutcracker." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown tells us how one ballet company is helping to make this long-awaited ...