Nutcracker Anew

Tradition: a practice repeated, providing comfort, nostalgia, fond memories.

Every holiday season, She-Twin and I have made a tradition of seeing The Richmond Ballet's The Nutcracker.

This year, for reasons all-too-obvious, the the show could not "go on" as in the past. 

This year, artists and supporters of the arts have risen to new heights of creativity. We were able to "Bring the magic home" with a family Nutcracker box.

Picked up from traditionally costumed dancers, including the crowd-pleasing Russian Bear...

Inside the box, from Melissa's Simply Sweet, an assortment of thematically appropriate cookies and supplies to decorate at home...

Packed with care by the Sugar Plum Fairy herself...

within the box, not only a streaming link for watching the show at a time of our choosing, we received a small Nutcracker. We can keep the annual tradition of gifting He-Twin with one post-performance.

As we were driving away, treasure box in hand,

Mom: "It's so sad they've all worked so hard for so many months and now cannot perform this year."

She-Twin: "It's not sad, it's just different."

Wise words to remember for the remainder of 2020, and beyond, as we keep the health of others at the fore. 

Celebrate differently. Celebrate safely, Friends. 
Peace and love to you all.

-Cheryl