What is the meaning of The Nutcracker at Christmas?

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1. Is The Nutcracker religious?
2. Is The Nutcracker a romantic ballet?
3. Why was the Nutcracker invented?
4. Why is Clara called Marie in The Nutcracker?
5. What are the 4 realms called in The Nutcracker?
6. Who is the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker and the four realms?
7. Who is Mother Ginger in The Nutcracker?
8. What is the most difficult ballet?
9. Is there a Nutcracker in The Nutcracker and the four realms?
10. Why is The Nutcracker associated with Christmas?

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