Nutcracker Popularity in Germany
The Nutcracker on Stage In 1892, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky transformed a German story about a rat king and a brave nutcracker into the magical ballet we know as "The Nutcracker." Complete with sugarplum fairies, and evil rat kings, the endearing tale features a nutcracker who comes to life in order to save Christmas. At first, "The Nutcracker" was only performed in Russia to little critical acclaim. In fact, "The Nutcracker" didn't gain popularity until a 1934 London production, over 40 years after its original showing. The Nutcracker in America American soldiers stationed overseas at the time snatched up german nutcracker dolls at German markets and fairs. The protective traits associated with the nutcracker made them especially dear to homesick, endangered servicemen. By the end of the war, the nutcracker soldier had come home with the real soldiers, enjoying a rise in popularity that continues today. |
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