HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- 'Tis the season and Houston's ultimate holiday tradition returns with "The Nutcracker" and the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market both celebrating special anniversaries.

"The Nutcracker" is performed on stages across the world.

But ten years ago, the Houston Ballet's performance was reimagined by Artistic Director Stanton Welch with an imaginative and exhilarating twist.