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Countdown to Christmas 2024 Midweek Week 4 -The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker The Nutcracker is a magical Christmas story that starts on Christmas Eve at young Clara’s family party. Her mysterious godfather, Drosselmeyer, gives her an enchanted Nutcracker doll as a gift. She instantly loves it, but later that night, as she falls asleep under the Christmas tree, things take a wild turn—her Nutcracker comes to life, and Clara is swept into a fantastical adventure! An Adventure Awaits Clara shrinks down to the Nutcracker’s size, and together they battle an army of mice led by the evil Mouse King. With Clara’s help, the Nutcracker defeats the Mouse King, and—surprise!—the Nutcracker...
Countdown to Christmas 2024 Midweek Week 3 - The Polar Express
The Polar Express The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg is a magical Christmas story about a young boy who’s starting to doubt the existence of Santa Claus. But on Christmas Eve, something extraordinary happens—a mysterious train called the Polar Express pulls up right outside his house, offering him a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the North Pole! The boy hops aboard (because there is NO adult supervision in his life) and finds himself surrounded by other kids (also parentless), all dressed in their pajamas, as the train speeds through snowy forests, over mountains, and across frozen lakes. The whole ride is...
Countdown to Christmas 2024 Midweek Week 2 - How the Grinch Stole Christmas
How the Grinch Stole Christmas How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss is the story of the Grinch, a grouchy, green creature who lives up on a mountain above the joyful town of Whoville. The Grinch absolutely cannot stand Christmas—the decorations, the songs, the happiness. It all drives him crazy! So, he decides to stop Christmas from happening altogether. One Christmas Eve, the Grinch comes up with a sneaky plan. He dresses up as Santa (with his poor dog Max dressed as a reindeer) and sneaks down to Whoville. He steals all the presents, Christmas trees, and even the...