Rhapsodies

Thinking of a good magical asset for this year’s location to have was a challenge. I knew that it had to be something horticultural, and christmacy. Because of this, I first thought of frankincense and myrrh. However, I don’t think most people know what they are beyond the two other gifts the Three Wisemen brought. (This is probably why Monty Python had a field day with it) And when you do know what they are… let’s just say that they’re some of the things that date the bible.

Finally, I went back to the original version of the Nutcracker with the Krakatuk, otherwise known as the Hard Nut.

In the original story breaking the krakatuk only breaks the curse on the princess. I decided to make the magic a little more potent, making it a good idea to leave it in Sana’s hands rather than Ray’s.