Alert Top Story Spotlight Topical Story of the Nutcracker returns to UW-Parkside’s main stage John Sloca Dec 4, 2025 Dec 4, 2025 0 1 of 5 Dancers portray flowers during "The Story of the Nutcracker." SUBMITTED PHOTO Ballet dancers perform with the gingerbread kids as part of "The Story of the Nutcracker" in a 2024 performance. SUBMITTED PHOTO The image of the party scene is from "The Story of the Nutcracker." SUBMITTED PHOTO The performers gather together as part of the party scene in "The Story of the Nutcracker." SUBMITTED PHOTO Dancers perform during the snow scene as part of "The Story of the Nutcracker." SUBMITTED PHOTO Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save John Sloca For centuries, this small German town has been making these Christmas traditions by hand. kAm$~|t#$ – p D@FE962DE6C? (:D4@?D:? 9@=:52J EC25:E:@? 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