An Independence Heights family had a rude awakening Monday morning when they realized their life-size Nutcracker decoration on the front porch vanished in the middle of the night.

There is one holiday tradition that Houstonians look forward to each year – we’re talking about the Houston Ballet’s production of ‘The Nutcracker’.

‘Tis the season to celebrate the holidays at the Hilton Americas Hotel downtown, as their two-ton chocolate holiday display has returned to the hotel lobby.

Consumer Expert Amy Davis previews the first ever spring Nutcracker marketHOUSTON – The Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market will make a return for the spring season this April. Keep an eye out in the next few weeks for on sale dates for Nutcracker Market SPRING* General Admission tickets! Though... Posted by Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market on Monday, February 1, 2021Due to capacity restrictions, all guests must purchase a ticket to enter the Market, regardless of age. Ticket purchases and 10% of merchandise proceeds will benefit the Houston Ballet Foundation, its academy, and scholarship programs. IF YOU GOHouston Ballet Nutcracker Market -- SpringWhere: NRG CenterWhen: April 16-18Tickets: $20 per person, regardless of ageTickets can be purchased at any H-E-B Business Center or on Ticketmaster.

We found one man in Houston who is definitely making the naughty list this year. A man wearing a business suit was caught on video stealing two human-size nutcracker decorations from the front porch of a home near the Galleria. The footage shows the man approaching the front door which was decked out in festive decorations for the holidays. He left the home with two human-size nutcrackers which retail for hundreds of dollars. The Ring doorbell camera discretely captured the video from behind garland framing the double front doors.

Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, your favorite Houston holiday tradition, is going virtual November 12th through December 11th and we’re giving away daily prizes from a few of our favorite merchants to get you in the holiday spirit! Scroll down to enter now. Set 1 (silver): Rue Long Strand Necklace in Silver & Rue Stud Earrings in Silver; Set 2 (gold): Cole Gold Link Bracelet & Jentry Gold Stud Earrings in Lustre GlassThe contest begins at 5:00 P.M. on November 1, 2020. Deadline to enter is November 6, 2020 at 7:00 A.M. Enter here:

HOUSTON – The Houston Ballet Spring Nutcracker Market, scheduled to begin April 17 at NRG Center, has been canceled because of coronavirus concerns. This would have been the second Nutcracker Spring Market. Nearly 160 vendors were lined up to travel to Houston for the Houston Ballet fundraiser. Donate your payment to the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market. Transfer the amount you paid for your Spring Nutcracker Market early bird ticket ($30) towards purchasing an early bird ticket to the Nutcracker Market November 12th -15th.