Friday, February 26 is Tell a Fairy Tale Day!
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, it was Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Fairy tales date back hundreds of years, the original versions were often dark tales loosely based on real events and people, or ancient folk tales passed down throughout the years and were definitely not family-friendly. Thankfully, today's versions are stories of triumph, good always wins over evil and everyone lives happily ever after.
Ways to Celebrate Tell a Fairy Tale Day
1. Read your favourite Fairy Tale, these are some of the classics
- Hansel and Gretel
- The Elves and the Shoemaker
- Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- Little Red Riding Hood
- Jack and the Beanstalk
- The Ugly Duckling
2. Check out the selection at your local library, there might be one you haven't read yet.
3. Write your own or retell a classic, check out these free resources to get started
4. Have a fairy tale movie night, many fairy tales, and adaptations of fairy tales have been made into both animated and live-action movies. Check out these lists for some inspiration.
