The complete "Nutcracker" is performed every year during the Christmas season, and the orchestral suite is also a holiday favorite. This accessible arrangement for string orchestra contains four popular character dances from Act II of the ballet, where Clara and the Prince travel to the Land of Sweets that is ruled by the Sugar-Plum Fairy. These light pieces of dance music celebrate sweets from around the world and include chocolate from Spain, coffee from Arabia, tea from China and candy canes from Russia.