Mother Ginger a big crowd pleaser in Pacific Northwest Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' The Seattle Times Is it even Christmas if you don't dress up as Mother Ginger in The Nutcracker? There's no better way to kick off the season than with big hair, a bigger dress, and Big wigs, bigger surprises! Mother Ginger is back and bringing playfulness to Ballet Austins The Nutcracker Watch the joy unfold as her larger than life presence delights audiences young and old. Giant Mardi Gras Hoopskirt: Purple, Gold Lace Trim, Custom Costume