The Nutcracker ballet popularized the little works ... and opt for a battery-powered tea light to use as a DIY holiday ornament, or custom design one for a friend as a thoughtful hostess gift.

Hats off to English National Ballet (ENB) for restoring some "festive sparkle" with its brand-new production of "The Nutcracker", said Debra Craine in The Times. Frankly, the previous version was ...