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Alice in Wonderland: What Intriguing Message Does it really Hold?

The story, Alice in Wonderland, written by Lewis Carroll, has been part of many children’s lives and seemed like a simple fairy tale, but it goes much deeper than that. According to Charles Frey and John...

4 comments    life children literature
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Robin Hood Socialism

Steal from the rich to give to the poor, is the creed of Robin Hood. It's a feel good tale of the heroic Robin Hood against the evil rich king, and by extension the rich altogether. It's the commoner vs. the...

5 comments    finance society economics
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American Film Adaptations of Cinderella

The Cinderella story is often interpreted into different movies, books, and even television shows. It remains one of my favorite stories, and I just love a movie that can develop the fairy tale in new ways. ...

11 comments    entertainment movies kids
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Top con tricks

You may know one of Andersen's most popular the fairy tale - 'The Emperor's New Clothes'. In this tale, an emperor who cares too much about clothes hires two swindlers who promise him the finest suit of...

2 comments    water car fairy tale emperor
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Jack and the Beanstalk | Jack's House. (Scene 1) - A free to read rhymed play!

Jack and the Beanstalk is an original play that is designed to be performed for children, ages 2 and above.

20 comments    theatre theater theatre arts
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How To Make A Snowman, Woman or Beast

This has got to be one of the most funnest things to do for small children. It is a great outdoor activity during Winter months and grown-ups are sure to have as much fun as the kids. There is a history...

7 comments    how to children fun
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The Fire Bird's Story.

A short Fairy Tale about a small beautiful and brave bird who refused to give up hope of finding love and happiness.. Once upon a time there was a bird who had feathers that were so beautiful and intense in colour that....

12 comments    short story fairy tale fire bird
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Book Review: Santa Claus, The Easter Bunny, The Tooth Fairy and Jesus

The elusive Easter Bunny is hard to catch. The Tooth Fairy doesn't always show up. How about Santa Claus? What about Jesus Christ of Nazareth? Fact or fiction?

29 comments    life family relationships
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Spoonerisms: Tongue-tied Tales and Fables

What's a spoonerism, you might ask? If you were to rephrase that question, "sput's a woonerism," then it would be obvious you're already familiar with these phonetic manglings nicknamed after the Reverend William Archibald Spooner, who had a knack for turning the English language on its ear.

2 comments    books book review tales
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Is it Possible to Rekindle Long Lost Love?

 No, this isn't a fairy tale, and I don't know if it has a happily ever after, either.  Only time will tell.  Is it really possible to rekindle a love that has been lost for years?  That all depends. ...

22 comments    love advice relationships
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