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The Nutcracker ballet is one of my all time favourites; so, what better way to wish all the wonderful readers around the world (171 countries) of High Heeled Life a very Merry Christmas and a joyous holiday season, than with a greeting from the talented cast of this year's Canadian National Ballet performers of The Nutcracker... click the video below for wishes in the various languages of the performers
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Mr. G. surprised me with tickets for this year's The Nutcracker opening night at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. That the opening night was December 19th, on my birthday - was magical! The performance was breath taking and possibly one of the best I have attended over the years.

The video clip below gives you a peak backstage... I hope you enjoy.

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I will be taking a break during Christmas and the holiday season to enjoy time with family and friends. Looking forward to catching up in the New Year...

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This year we are determined to fully celebrate the joyous season of Christmas for all that it is. Without one thing ~ being caught in the chaos of holiday shoppers.

The tree was completed this week-end ...  

The Nutcracker Ballet is a long time favourite and a Christmas tradition for me.

All the gifts purchased and wrapped!!!

This year we have an extra set of helping paws ...

Big brother Dolce is making sure his little sister Gabbana stays out of trouble, so he is guarding the gifts.

Once the tree was up, the gifts wrapped and the final touches of decor around our home were complete, it was time for tea and relax doing one of my favourite Christmas traditions ...

I set myself up on the island...

and wrote our Christmas cards to family and friends...

I brought out my Royal Albert - crown China "Bristol" , made in England, teacup and saucer.

Some lemon drop wafer bites ... and set to writing.

 

Are you all set for Christmas? 

Do you still send Christmas cards?

Please tell me I'm not the only one who still sends Christmas cards through the mail...

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