While Christmas may be over, the holiday season is still here. And what better way is there to enjoy the holidays then to take in a performance of The Nutcracker. "Every holiday season the New York City Ballet puts on 50 performances of The Nutcracker for over 100,000 spectators." Each season, it's up to Marc Happel, Director of Costumes at New York City Ballet, and his team to make sure the costumes for those performances are in tip-top shape. Find out how they do it in this fascinating video from InStyle.

From InStyle:

"Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the iconic costumes from George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker' as Marc Happel, Director of Costumes at New York City Ballet, breaks down the costumes for the beloved holiday production that were designed by Barbara Karinska. Marc discusses the intricate details behind costumes like The Mouse King, the Sugar Plum Fairy, Marie's party dress, the Columbine Doll, the Angels, Dewdrop, Hot Chocolate and more.

Marc fits principal dancer Mira Nadon into the stunning pink Sugar Plum Fairy costume, revealing the delicate craftsmanship and thought that goes into each piece. He also highlights the importance of the beautiful headpieces, crowns, and tiaras that add a touch of regal elegance to the performance.

Marc shares the challenges of maintaining these exquisite ballet costumes throughout the performance run, including the tricky task of keeping them clean and in perfect condition. From fit to fabric, learn how these magical costumes come to life and play a vital role in telling the story of 'The Nutcracker'."

Click Here to learn even more about these costumes at InStyle.

Watch the video below and see how these creative Nutcracker costumes come to life.