The Eleventh Day of Christmas

Violet and Dash were found laying around the house on Christmas Eve. They were in the family room. The Christmas tree was glowing beautifully. The fire was burning brightly and warmly in the fire place. Dash glanced at the clock.

"Seven o' clock?! Only four hours left? I don't want to wait that long!"

Violet sighed. "Well, if I could change time little twerp, I could, but I can't, so just shut up."

Bob came down the stairs and found his two children lying on the floor, carrying Jack-Jack. He walks toward the kids and smiles.

"I see kids are waiting for Santa Claus right?" he asks. Violet and Dash nodded. Bob sets the little infant next to Violet. He then went to the kitchen and poured milk into two glasses and coffee in his cup. He entered back to the room and handed the kids the milk. The three of them took a long drink. Dash glanced back at the clock and watches it for a moment as the minute hand on the clock moved.

"Ah! I can't stand this waiting!" Dash screamed.

"Well sorry Dash." sighed his irritated sister. "Can I do something for you?" she asked sarcastically.

Bob got up and went over to the bookshelf. He took out a picture book with a toy soldier like doll on the center.

"Why not a story?"

"BORING!" proclaimed Dash.

Violet asked, a little more interested, "What kind of story dad?"

"It was your absolute favorite story when you were a little girl Vi."

"The Nutcracker?!" wondered an excited Violet.

Dash had a puzzled look on his face. "The Nutcracker?"

Bob opened the book. "Just sit there and listen. I promise you will enjoy this story."

Bob flipped the book over, showing the kids the pictures. Helen Parr came in, carrying a nice cup of tea. She sat on her soft chair and listened to her husband read.

Bob read, "This is the story about a young girl named Clara. Clara and her parents are hosting a big Christmas celebration at her house. All of her friends and family members will be there. Each person found themselves playing and dancing with each other.

Then a surprise guest showed up. It was Clara's mysterious godfather, Drosselmeyer. He was a clockmaker, and toy maker. Drosselmeyer presents a life-sized Raggedy Ann Doll, Clown Doll, Ballet Dancing Doll, and Toy Soldier Doll. The members of the party are even more surprised when the dolls begin to dance with each other.

After that, Drosselmeyer presented the children of the party with gifts. But Clara's gift was special. It was a beautiful Nutcracker. Clara's brother, Fritz, was extremely jealous. Being the mischievous child he is, he grabbed Clara's Nutcracker and quickly breaks it, leaving his sister in tears. Drosselmeyer fixes the Nutcracker by wrapping a piece of cloth around it. The guest began to leave. Clara and her brother went to bed. But Clara dashes down the stairs to check on her beloved Nutcracker. She falls asleep under her Christmas tree as the clock stuck midnight.

After the clock struck, some magical things began to happen. Clara began to shrink until she was the size of a mouse. She woke up. An army of toys and an army of rats filled the room. The rats were lead by the fearsome Rat King. The Toys were lead by Clara's own Nutcracker. The battle continued on. The Nutcracker battled the Rat King. It seems that the Nutcracker's army and the Nutcracker would be defeated. Clara took off her slipper and slapped the Rat King on the back of the head. The Rat King turned around, only to have himself impaled in the back by the Nutcracker's sword. The Nutcracker's army celebrated as the rats retreated in defeat.

The Nutcracker transforms into a handsome prince. Together, he and Clara journey through the Land of Snow. Snow flakes, snow angels, and the Snow Queen herself danced in the air.

Clara and the Prince arrive at the magical and enchanted Kingdom of Sweets. They are greeted by many citizens, and the Sugar Plum Fairy herself. The Prince explained to everyone the great battle with the Rat King and his army. He explained how he was almost defeated, but Clara saved her life. People applauded, and they accepted her as a hero of the Kingdom. They rewarded her with a huge celebration. Dances were performed for her and the Nutcracker. First was The Spanish Dance, next The Arabian Dance, then The Russian Dance, after that, The Chinese Dance The Flutes Dance, and The Waltz of Flowers. As a finale, the Sugar Plum Fairy dances her solo.

The festival is over. The Prince kisses her hand and waves goodbye. The Kingdom of Sweets and the Prince disappear into the distance.

Clara suddenly wakes up and realized it is morning. She gets to her feet, realizing she was lying under the tree, next to her Nutcracker."

Bob closed the book. He and Helen glanced at their three children. Jack-Jack was lying asleep on the ground. Dash too was also sleeping. Violet tried to stay awake, but her big yawn gave away her drowsiness.

"Come on Violet honey." said Helen, picking up Jack-Jack. "Tomorrow is Christmas! And you don't want to be tired tomorrow."

Violet dragged herself into her room. Bob carried Dash into his room. Helen placed Jack-Jack into his own crib. Everyone slept soundly, as Christmas, and the Twelfth Day slowly crept into Metroville.

The Incredibles celebrated eleven Christmas Days:

Eleventh day, they're waiting,

Tenth day, crime fighting,

Ninth day, Disneyland,

Eight day, sleigh riding,

Seventh day, with snow,

Sixth day, ice skating,

Fifth day, caroling,

Fourth day, they're giving,

Third day, they're shopping,

Second day, they're wishing,

And the first day, they decorate a tree.