Characters.
Holly Christensen-Main girl ( Princess Holly)
Lt.Henry Christensen-Holly's Dad
Mrs. Carol Christensen: Holly's Mom.
Cookie-Holly's dachshund
William Anderson - Holly's Crush ( The Prince)
Luther- neighborhood bully/gang leader ( the Rat king and his minions)
Queen Star-twinkle- leader of the Sugar plum fairies
Pinkpuff- sugar plum fairy who represents cakes and pastries.
CandyKaren- represents candy-canes and mints
Mollypop- represents lollypops and Halloween candy
Rosemina Ballerina- Prima ballerina who falls for the Tin Soldier
Brutus the Bold Tin Soldier who lost a leg, falls for the Ballerina.
Icicle - a baby polar bear, and Rosemina's best friend.
Everest-A Grey Wolf , the Tin Soldiers loyal companion.
King Nutcracker-Leader of mystical wonderland
Once there was a girl who lived in New York City, not too far from Central Park. She loved taking walks there and picking beautiful flowers in the summer, ...but her favorite time of the year was winter when she would go ice skating, build snow-men, but her most favorite tradition of all is decorating her family's townhouse. The tree where all kinds of magical gifts lay under was her favorite part.
She was even born in December on December 12, which tied into one of her favorite Christmas songs " the Twelve days of Christmas". Her name was Holly.
Besides ice skating she was very good at ballet, and dreamed of becoming a prima ballerina. Her favorite candy was sugar plums, the only thing she didnt like about New York was the rats. Her father served in the Army. She had a dachshund named Cookie.Though she would never tell, she had a crush on a neighbor boy named William, and always got butterflies when she saw him. She made her devoted love song to him in her diary that she got from her Grandma for her Birthday- it described her love and the butterflies she felt around William, one while day dreaming down the street she accidentally sang it outloud:
Butterflies Around Him:
La La La..La La La ,(speaking) Oh William.
Should i turn around, or should I wait see?
See if he, if he is the one for me?
His beautiful brown eyes, his charming smile
we could dance and play, or walk for miles and miles
but I get-
Butterflies all Around Him waiting for him to pass by, will I be his sweetheart?, kissing him underneath a moonlight sky- Or just a lonely girl who never had the courage to say Hi. OH HOLLY, why oh why? do you have to be, have to be so shy. cause I get-
Butterflies all Around him, Im not so sure how to tell
Butterflies all Around him-I wish I had a wishing well
I think I am in love ,-- is that future church bells I see? complete with flowers and doves?
But wait, there he goes walking away, before I get the chance, the chance to say..( whispers I love you)
Cause I get-
Butterflies All Around him, But they wont hold us apart , Like a lock on an attic,Im not holding back this treasure ,not holding back my heart
.
We will kiss and hug, fill will with cupids love, and then one day, I will let those Butterflies say " Its okay Holly to be excited, its okay to be in love, Your here in a church as a Bride before God..to confess to him that you always knew, that you both would be starting something special and new"
But first I have to go, and...let him know..
BUMPS into someone, turns around to see her handsome crush.
Holly: "Uh, William.."
Will: "Hey, Holly, winter is so beautiful, is there something you would like to say or.. do you want to walk in central park?"
Holly: "Will, I really.....I really like you."
Will: "Wow, Im glad you said that, I get butterflies around you, so I couldn't tell you, that - I really like you as well."
Holly-"Lets go share a Hot Chocolate at the cafe."
Holly walked with William around central park after having warm hot chocolate. They talked about all the weird things their relatives do, Will says he has a Grandpa that always has to have the legs of the Christmas Turkey cause he thinks the bones are actually drumsticks- he is also the same grandpa that dances to records around the Christmas tree with his walking cane.
" This was fun Holly. I better walk you home before it gets too dark out"
" You dont have to" " Yes, I do- I may be a boy, but I still know how to be chivalrous and treat a lady"
So he walked Holly back to her townhouse, and they felt those butterflies, and Holly knew she was going to get an early Christmas gift.
" Im really not good at saying goodbyes Holly, but there is something...I ...want to..give you." he said his eyes looking around - then they stopped as he looked above them on the door step.
" Whats wrong?" Holly asked " I guess you get my present either way, look what we are standing under". It was Mistletoe. They shared a kiss. Then a small hug and said goodnight.
" What was that?" said a deeper voice from the doorway. " DAD!"-" Do you have to watch everything I am doing when I am with a boy?"
" Hey I didnt make the rules, Its my job". replied her dad jokingly-giving her a grin.
" Henry leave the girl alone, Hi dear, was that William?" asked her mom Carol with a wink. " Mom, really- you are not much better. Of course it was William, cant you tell by my face turning the color of an apple.?" said Holly embarrassed and annoyed.
" Look, I dont want to know what went on under the mistletoe, just try not to be home so late next time or you will be doing KP( Kitchen Patrol) for a week miss and.. COOKIE! stop barking!! I have headache. From my wife and daughter."
" Then go to bed!" said Holly and her mom with a laugh. " Yeah, yeah- see if you guys get anything for Christmas. See you in the AM."
Christmas Eve Finally arrived and before they both went their separate ways for the holidays, Holly and Will exchanged gifts. " I hope you like it, I saw it in an antique shop, the lady said it had magical powers to help people dream or make things come true- I think she was drunk" Will smiled, kind of embarassed. " Maybe she just believes in the unsusual and that anything can bring you good dreams not just dreamcatchers." said Holly. " Good Point" " OH WOW, its Beautiful" gasped Holly, looking at a snow-globe with a ballerina dancing with a tin-solider in it, surrounded by a polar bear and a wolf along with the sparkly snow flakes floating around. The base had fairies etched into the silver base.
" This is too much, its alot compared to what I got you." Will opened his gift- it was a traditional hand-painted nutcracker. " NO, I love it. I have always wanted one, but my parents couldn't afford a new one. Thank you." said Will. " I really don't want to part, even for Christmas" replied Holly with a sigh. " I have a feeling I will be with you and maybe even see you somehow, through that magical globe" said Will comfortingly. They kissed. And left for their homes.
" Did you have a good Christmas eve Angel?" asked Holly's mom. " Yes, I got a snow globe from Will",replied Holly, knowing what her mom was goig to say. " How Romantic, you guys will go far." said Carol teasing her daughter. " Good night Mother!-COOKIE BED!- Tell dad good night, he fell asleep in the chair downstairs" said Holly. " There is a surprise!, and I will. Love you. Good night, sweet dreams."
With the Globe on her night stand, something magical occurred. She was not sure if she was asleep or not but four fairies appeared and told her she was a Princess.
." Princess Holly-it is an honor to meet you we are the four sugar plum fairies of sweetness, kindness and tradition all of which you portray and represent wonderfully."
" I am head fairy StarTwinkle these are my friends and fellow fairies-ladies introduce yourselves"
" Hey girl, I am Pinkpuff-I represent cakes and pastries"
" Im CandyKaren-I represent mints and candy canes"
" Im Mollypop- I represent all kinds of Candy, especially Halloween Candy and lollypops."
" Uh, Pleasure to meet you all..did you say I am a Princess?" asked Holly. " I did, and you are to be married tomorrow on Christmas to Prince William the heir to the Nutcracker throne." replied StarTwinkle with excitement." So hurry we must get you back to PolarIcecap land". On their journey there they ran into some friends and enemies. " "Well, Well, if it isn't my bride who has evaded me all these years?" said an eerie voice, then from the shadows of the town square not far from the Kingdom- it was Luther the Rat King,- he lived in the sewer with his minion lackey's. Wanting to Marry the Princess and steal her fortune, kill the prince and take over his fortune and kingdom. " I dont know who you are, but I am not marrying you!" said Holly defiantly. " Actually you are". laughed Luther. " You heard the girl, leave her alone" said a strong voice". It was Brutus the Tin Solider and a Prima Ballerina who had been dancing in the moonlight. " If it isn't the infamous Tin Soldier and his Dollface" mocked Luther. " Duel me if you dare, then we shall see how strong you are!" challenged the Tin Solider. The Fairies and Ballerina protected Holly as the Solider and Rat King hat a sword duel. Not long, after Luther met a near fatal end. He was severely wounded, his minions carried him back to the sewer- and so far they have never been heard from again.
" Your Wedding, my Lady, we must get you to the Palace, and it would be an honor to escort you there so no more harm can come to you" said the Tin Soldier.
They arrived at a beautiful sky high Golden Palace, where two unusual animals were guarding the doors, a baby polar bear, and a Grey wolf. " Holly meet Icicle and Everest they help guard the doors to the Palace." said Rosmina, the ballerina. " We are proud to help the Kingdom in anyway we can." she said. " You are beautiful, and I heard whisper you like dancing, anytime you would like to join me, just ask" offered Rosmina.
" Thank you so much!"
" Yes thank you both, The fairies and I have to be getting her to her bridal room to change." said StarTwinkle
So the fairies helped Holly, change into a BEAUTIFUL puffy white wedding dress and sparkly crown with rainbow crystals. She was nervous. And curious if this Prince William was the Will she knew or another Will. She didn't want to get her hopes up.
The wedding march started, she walked down the aisle with the fairies flying above her making beautiful scenery. She looked at the Prince ahead of her. She couldn't believe it. It WAS WILL. " Its you! Will, what is this place?" asked Holly anxiously " What are you talking about its my kingdom, and I sadly have never met you until this blessed day." replied THIS Will confused. It was Christmas, and she was surrounded by magical things, and someone she loved, and animals she loved, but she realized that it doesn't have to take magic, or it doesn't have to be Christmas time to show someone you appreciate them. She realized she had to be more confident with herself, maybe laugh with her mom a little more and understand that her dad is just looking out for her and that if she and Will are to be married time will tell. Morning Came she sat straight up and looked around, she was in her room again-thankful for the one present she already had. She went down stairs and with her parents had one of the happiest Christmas's ever.
Twenty years later...Christmas day, at a church. " Are you nervous?" asked Carol Christensen to her 34 yr.old daughter who was standing in the brides room taking one last look at herself before she walked down the Aisle. " A little, I miss Cookie. Will and I plan on getting a Husky and for some reason we like the name Everest." replied Holly shyly.
" What no babies?" asked Carol. " OH, Mom, you never change." laughed Holly. Her dad walked her down the aisle and there stood her childhood crush and longtime boyfriend, soon to be husband- William Anderson. Her father kissed her and gave her hand to Will- they smiled at each-other.
" Do you William take Holly to be your lawfully wedded wife? I do" said Will
" And do you Holly take William to be your lawfully wedded husband? I do" said Holly and she started to cry. " By the power vested in me I pronounce you Husband and Wife. You may now kiss the Bride." William and Holly embraced in front of family and friends, and on the alter as tribute to their first kiss lay a piece of mistletoe. Holly and Will were never happier in their lives. Though she could not see them, The four fairies, Tin Soldier, Ballerina, Icicle and Everest stood in the back watching her with happiness. Merry Christmas, and remember the best things may be right in front of you or yet to come.
Holly Christensen-Main girl ( Princess Holly)
Lt.Henry Christensen-Holly's Dad
Mrs. Carol Christensen: Holly's Mom.
Cookie-Holly's dachshund
William Anderson - Holly's Crush ( The Prince)
Luther- neighborhood bully/gang leader ( the Rat king and his minions)
Queen Star-twinkle- leader of the Sugar plum fairies
Pinkpuff- sugar plum fairy who represents cakes and pastries.
CandyKaren- represents candy-canes and mints
Mollypop- represents lollypops and Halloween candy
Rosemina Ballerina- Prima ballerina who falls for the Tin Soldier
Brutus the Bold Tin Soldier who lost a leg, falls for the Ballerina.
Icicle - a baby polar bear, and Rosemina's best friend.
Everest-A Grey Wolf , the Tin Soldiers loyal companion.
King Nutcracker-Leader of mystical wonderland
Once there was a girl who lived in New York City, not too far from Central Park. She loved taking walks there and picking beautiful flowers in the summer, ...but her favorite time of the year was winter when she would go ice skating, build snow-men, but her most favorite tradition of all is decorating her family's townhouse. The tree where all kinds of magical gifts lay under was her favorite part.
She was even born in December on December 12, which tied into one of her favorite Christmas songs " the Twelve days of Christmas". Her name was Holly.
Besides ice skating she was very good at ballet, and dreamed of becoming a prima ballerina. Her favorite candy was sugar plums, the only thing she didnt like about New York was the rats. Her father served in the Army. She had a dachshund named Cookie.Though she would never tell, she had a crush on a neighbor boy named William, and always got butterflies when she saw him. She made her devoted love song to him in her diary that she got from her Grandma for her Birthday- it described her love and the butterflies she felt around William, one while day dreaming down the street she accidentally sang it outloud:
Butterflies Around Him:
La La La..La La La ,(speaking) Oh William.
Should i turn around, or should I wait see?
See if he, if he is the one for me?
His beautiful brown eyes, his charming smile
we could dance and play, or walk for miles and miles
but I get-
Butterflies all Around Him waiting for him to pass by, will I be his sweetheart?, kissing him underneath a moonlight sky- Or just a lonely girl who never had the courage to say Hi. OH HOLLY, why oh why? do you have to be, have to be so shy. cause I get-
Butterflies all Around him, Im not so sure how to tell
Butterflies all Around him-I wish I had a wishing well
I think I am in love ,-- is that future church bells I see? complete with flowers and doves?
But wait, there he goes walking away, before I get the chance, the chance to say..( whispers I love you)
Cause I get-
Butterflies All Around him, But they wont hold us apart , Like a lock on an attic,Im not holding back this treasure ,not holding back my heart
.
We will kiss and hug, fill will with cupids love, and then one day, I will let those Butterflies say " Its okay Holly to be excited, its okay to be in love, Your here in a church as a Bride before God..to confess to him that you always knew, that you both would be starting something special and new"
But first I have to go, and...let him know..
BUMPS into someone, turns around to see her handsome crush.
Holly: "Uh, William.."
Will: "Hey, Holly, winter is so beautiful, is there something you would like to say or.. do you want to walk in central park?"
Holly: "Will, I really.....I really like you."
Will: "Wow, Im glad you said that, I get butterflies around you, so I couldn't tell you, that - I really like you as well."
Holly-"Lets go share a Hot Chocolate at the cafe."
Holly walked with William around central park after having warm hot chocolate. They talked about all the weird things their relatives do, Will says he has a Grandpa that always has to have the legs of the Christmas Turkey cause he thinks the bones are actually drumsticks- he is also the same grandpa that dances to records around the Christmas tree with his walking cane.
" This was fun Holly. I better walk you home before it gets too dark out"
" You dont have to" " Yes, I do- I may be a boy, but I still know how to be chivalrous and treat a lady"
So he walked Holly back to her townhouse, and they felt those butterflies, and Holly knew she was going to get an early Christmas gift.
" Im really not good at saying goodbyes Holly, but there is something...I ...want to..give you." he said his eyes looking around - then they stopped as he looked above them on the door step.
" Whats wrong?" Holly asked " I guess you get my present either way, look what we are standing under". It was Mistletoe. They shared a kiss. Then a small hug and said goodnight.
" What was that?" said a deeper voice from the doorway. " DAD!"-" Do you have to watch everything I am doing when I am with a boy?"
" Hey I didnt make the rules, Its my job". replied her dad jokingly-giving her a grin.
" Henry leave the girl alone, Hi dear, was that William?" asked her mom Carol with a wink. " Mom, really- you are not much better. Of course it was William, cant you tell by my face turning the color of an apple.?" said Holly embarrassed and annoyed.
" Look, I dont want to know what went on under the mistletoe, just try not to be home so late next time or you will be doing KP( Kitchen Patrol) for a week miss and.. COOKIE! stop barking!! I have headache. From my wife and daughter."
" Then go to bed!" said Holly and her mom with a laugh. " Yeah, yeah- see if you guys get anything for Christmas. See you in the AM."
Christmas Eve Finally arrived and before they both went their separate ways for the holidays, Holly and Will exchanged gifts. " I hope you like it, I saw it in an antique shop, the lady said it had magical powers to help people dream or make things come true- I think she was drunk" Will smiled, kind of embarassed. " Maybe she just believes in the unsusual and that anything can bring you good dreams not just dreamcatchers." said Holly. " Good Point" " OH WOW, its Beautiful" gasped Holly, looking at a snow-globe with a ballerina dancing with a tin-solider in it, surrounded by a polar bear and a wolf along with the sparkly snow flakes floating around. The base had fairies etched into the silver base.
" This is too much, its alot compared to what I got you." Will opened his gift- it was a traditional hand-painted nutcracker. " NO, I love it. I have always wanted one, but my parents couldn't afford a new one. Thank you." said Will. " I really don't want to part, even for Christmas" replied Holly with a sigh. " I have a feeling I will be with you and maybe even see you somehow, through that magical globe" said Will comfortingly. They kissed. And left for their homes.
" Did you have a good Christmas eve Angel?" asked Holly's mom. " Yes, I got a snow globe from Will",replied Holly, knowing what her mom was goig to say. " How Romantic, you guys will go far." said Carol teasing her daughter. " Good night Mother!-COOKIE BED!- Tell dad good night, he fell asleep in the chair downstairs" said Holly. " There is a surprise!, and I will. Love you. Good night, sweet dreams."
With the Globe on her night stand, something magical occurred. She was not sure if she was asleep or not but four fairies appeared and told her she was a Princess.
." Princess Holly-it is an honor to meet you we are the four sugar plum fairies of sweetness, kindness and tradition all of which you portray and represent wonderfully."
" I am head fairy StarTwinkle these are my friends and fellow fairies-ladies introduce yourselves"
" Hey girl, I am Pinkpuff-I represent cakes and pastries"
" Im CandyKaren-I represent mints and candy canes"
" Im Mollypop- I represent all kinds of Candy, especially Halloween Candy and lollypops."
" Uh, Pleasure to meet you all..did you say I am a Princess?" asked Holly. " I did, and you are to be married tomorrow on Christmas to Prince William the heir to the Nutcracker throne." replied StarTwinkle with excitement." So hurry we must get you back to PolarIcecap land". On their journey there they ran into some friends and enemies. " "Well, Well, if it isn't my bride who has evaded me all these years?" said an eerie voice, then from the shadows of the town square not far from the Kingdom- it was Luther the Rat King,- he lived in the sewer with his minion lackey's. Wanting to Marry the Princess and steal her fortune, kill the prince and take over his fortune and kingdom. " I dont know who you are, but I am not marrying you!" said Holly defiantly. " Actually you are". laughed Luther. " You heard the girl, leave her alone" said a strong voice". It was Brutus the Tin Solider and a Prima Ballerina who had been dancing in the moonlight. " If it isn't the infamous Tin Soldier and his Dollface" mocked Luther. " Duel me if you dare, then we shall see how strong you are!" challenged the Tin Solider. The Fairies and Ballerina protected Holly as the Solider and Rat King hat a sword duel. Not long, after Luther met a near fatal end. He was severely wounded, his minions carried him back to the sewer- and so far they have never been heard from again.
" Your Wedding, my Lady, we must get you to the Palace, and it would be an honor to escort you there so no more harm can come to you" said the Tin Soldier.
They arrived at a beautiful sky high Golden Palace, where two unusual animals were guarding the doors, a baby polar bear, and a Grey wolf. " Holly meet Icicle and Everest they help guard the doors to the Palace." said Rosmina, the ballerina. " We are proud to help the Kingdom in anyway we can." she said. " You are beautiful, and I heard whisper you like dancing, anytime you would like to join me, just ask" offered Rosmina.
" Thank you so much!"
" Yes thank you both, The fairies and I have to be getting her to her bridal room to change." said StarTwinkle
So the fairies helped Holly, change into a BEAUTIFUL puffy white wedding dress and sparkly crown with rainbow crystals. She was nervous. And curious if this Prince William was the Will she knew or another Will. She didn't want to get her hopes up.
The wedding march started, she walked down the aisle with the fairies flying above her making beautiful scenery. She looked at the Prince ahead of her. She couldn't believe it. It WAS WILL. " Its you! Will, what is this place?" asked Holly anxiously " What are you talking about its my kingdom, and I sadly have never met you until this blessed day." replied THIS Will confused. It was Christmas, and she was surrounded by magical things, and someone she loved, and animals she loved, but she realized that it doesn't have to take magic, or it doesn't have to be Christmas time to show someone you appreciate them. She realized she had to be more confident with herself, maybe laugh with her mom a little more and understand that her dad is just looking out for her and that if she and Will are to be married time will tell. Morning Came she sat straight up and looked around, she was in her room again-thankful for the one present she already had. She went down stairs and with her parents had one of the happiest Christmas's ever.
Twenty years later...Christmas day, at a church. " Are you nervous?" asked Carol Christensen to her 34 yr.old daughter who was standing in the brides room taking one last look at herself before she walked down the Aisle. " A little, I miss Cookie. Will and I plan on getting a Husky and for some reason we like the name Everest." replied Holly shyly.
" What no babies?" asked Carol. " OH, Mom, you never change." laughed Holly. Her dad walked her down the aisle and there stood her childhood crush and longtime boyfriend, soon to be husband- William Anderson. Her father kissed her and gave her hand to Will- they smiled at each-other.
" Do you William take Holly to be your lawfully wedded wife? I do" said Will
" And do you Holly take William to be your lawfully wedded husband? I do" said Holly and she started to cry. " By the power vested in me I pronounce you Husband and Wife. You may now kiss the Bride." William and Holly embraced in front of family and friends, and on the alter as tribute to their first kiss lay a piece of mistletoe. Holly and Will were never happier in their lives. Though she could not see them, The four fairies, Tin Soldier, Ballerina, Icicle and Everest stood in the back watching her with happiness. Merry Christmas, and remember the best things may be right in front of you or yet to come.