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Prepare to be transported into a magical world on Tell a Fairy Tale Day, February 26! This day was created to honor the history and power of fairy tales, which have been told for centuries in many cultures around the world. From ancient folklore stories about dragons and giants, to modern adaptations like Cinderella and The Little Mermaid, there is something special about sharing these timeless tales with each other. So grab your favorite book or movie, light some candles, sit back – and get ready for an unforgettable story time experience!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1697</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Perrault's Fairy Tales</div><div class='timeline-text'>Charles Perrault published a collection of fairy tales, including 'Cinderella' and 'Sleeping Beauty', in his book titled "Histoires ou contes du temps passé."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1812</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Grimm Brothers' Tales</div><div class='timeline-text'>Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, known as the Brothers Grimm, released their first volume of collected fairy tales, becoming an essential part of fairy tale history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1823</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"The Night Before Christmas"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Clement Clarke Moore’s poem, which later became a beloved Christmas classic, was published, introducing the holiday-oriented fairy tale genre.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1883</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Carlo Collodi's "Pinocchio"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Italian author Carlo Collodi published "The Adventures of Pinocchio", contributing to the fairy tale tradition with a tale of a wooden boy.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1937</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Disney's Role in Popularizing Fairy Tales</div><div class='timeline-text'>Walt Disney released "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", the first full-length animated film, which was based on a fairy tale and contributed to their international popularization.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1966</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of "Fractured Fairy Tales"</div><div class='timeline-text'>"Fractured Fairy Tales" were presented as part of the animated television show "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show", creating a new subgenre of traditional fairy tales with a comedic twist.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Read a fairy tale</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Fairy tales are classic stories that have been passed down for generations. Pick up a copy of your favorite fairy tale and enjoy the magic of these timeless stories.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write a fairy tale</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put your creative juices to work and write your own modern day fairy tale. Make it as unique as you want and make sure to add in some unexpected twists.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a puppet show</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Build yourself some puppets and put on an impromptu puppet show with your favorite characters from a classic fairy tale. Put on a show for all your friends or family members.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a movie adaptation</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>There are so many movies that have been adapted from classic fairy tales. Choose your favorite and gather the family around the TV.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Draw a picture</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Bring one of your favorite characters to life by drawing them on paper or digitally. Use vibrant colors to make it stand out and create something truly unique.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Fairy tales foster imagination</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>As children, we always enjoy hearing a fairy tale story. It allows us to escape into an imaginative world full of magic and charm. It also teaches valuable lessons and can help young minds connect with characters who are brave, compassionate and kind!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Fairy Tales pass down traditions</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Fairy tales have been around for centuries - they have been passed down from generation to generation, giving people access to the culture and history of different cultures from all over the world. Re-telling these stories is a great way for families to connect with their past and learn more about other cultures as well!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Fairy Tales promote creativity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Telling a fairy tale gives you the perfect opportunity to be creative and come up with your own unique version of the story. You can add new characters or change the events to make it fit your own narrative -plus, it's always fun for kids (and adults) to get together around a campfire and tell stories that captivate everyone's attention!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Fairy Tales Transcend Cultures and Continents</h3><p class='facts-content'>From Asia's "One Thousand and One Nights" to Europe's Brothers Grimm to Africa’s Anansi tales, every culture has its unique fairy tales, demonstrating the universality of these enchanting narratives.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Modern Fairy Tales Can Be Empowering</h3><p class='facts-content'>Today's fairy tales often break the damsel-in-distress trope and present empowered female characters who save themselves, promoting gender equality and strong females in literature.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Fairy Tales Can Be Therapeutic For Children</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many therapists use fairy tales as a tool in child therapy to help children express difficult emotions indirectly, making them less intimidating.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Many Fairy Tales Started as Oral Traditions</h3><p class='facts-content'>Before they were ever written down, most fairy tales were shared orally, changing and evolving with each retelling and reflecting the concerns and values of the community.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Fairy Tales Can Be Used As Social Critique</h3><p class='facts-content'>Historically, narratives like fairy tales were often embedded with social criticisms, exploiting the plausible deniability of a fanciful story to speak truth to power without fear of punishment.</p></div></div>
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