who gives the nutcracker to clara?
<answer> Drosselmeyer gives Clara her special present, the magic nutcracker doll. <context> Drosselmeyer gives Clara her special present – the magic nutcracker doll. Fritz returns to steal the doll and it breaks as Clara tries to rescue it. Drosselmeyer repairs the doll as family and friends return from the dining room. guests depart and the Tannenbaum family retires for the evening.