This Christmas, you can dance with the sugar plum fairies while dressed in this Toy Soldier costume. The white hat, red shirt, white pants and blue boot covers are all accented with gold stitching. The tailcoat style jacket shirt features gold fringe epaulets. Toy soldiers are associated with Christmas because of the story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, which was adapted into a ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. In the tale, a girl names Clara receives a nutcracker made to look like a toys soldier as a Christmas gift. At night, it comes to life and battles the mouse king, who he vanquishes with Clara's help. Then the two embark on a journey through the land of sweets. Other Christmas and Nutcracker costumes and accessories are sold separately on our page – subject to availability. Made of polyester and is quick drying. Available in Adult Size Large - 44 - 48" waist. Costumes typically run a little smaller than regular clothing sizes. Please purchase accordingly.