The Christmas Gift is an original classical ballet unfolding a storyline centered on family, faith, and redemption. This is the tale of two sisters who must learn the real message of Christmas, and the meaning of a Father's love.

In a quiet woodland village, a devoted father is called away to war. He leaves behind his beloved daughters, Anitra and Alicia, and his loving wife. To comfort and guide the girls in his absence, he bestows two Christmas gifts. They are treasures that mirror the conditions of their hearts.

To Anitra, the elder, he gives a golden scarf, luminous and delicate. Its radiance reflects her innocence and warmth. It will remain untarnished, as long as her heart stays tender.

To Alicia, the younger, he entrusts a living plant. It is meant to blossom in beauty if she nurtures it in kindness, but is destined to grow poisonous thorns should jealousy take root.

Yet, from the moments the gifts are unveiled, envy coils within Alicia’s heart. She covets her sister’s golden scarf, finding her own gift plain and unremarkable. Though Anitra’s kindness never changes, bitterness soon spreads through Alicia’s heart, setting the stage for a fateful turning point.

Presented by Masterworks in partnership with Academie de Ballet.