A DOZEN IDEAS: 12 THINGS TO DO ON 12/12/12

Whitney Jensen as the mechanic doll and Lawrence Rines the Harlequin perform during a Boston Ballet's Nutcracker dress rehearsal at the Opera House.

Watch ‘The Nutcracker’

Start humming “The 12 days of Christmas” (why not?), and once you’re in full holiday spirit, take part in a classic Boston tradition and catch “The Nutcracker” ballet at the Boston Opera House.

Boston Opera House; Find showtimes and ticket information here.

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