Tales From Long Ago

The Gift of the Magi is one of those old but beautiful stories with emotional weight... Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/join (sign up) for our mailing list!

Here we have another classic tale that has been told and re-told for longer than I can remember. I did my due diligence and found what looks like the original version of this story! I'm happy to say that very little has changed in this case. You can never be too sure with some tales, but this is one that my younger boys (those who love to run run run as fast as they can) really enjoy as told from any decade. I will say that the items used to decorate gingerbread cookies seem to have changed over time. This story tells the use of currants, which are basically raisins. In my family when I was growing up, we used red hots and homemade frosting, and these days we just frost them! I'm curious what the norm actually is these days... Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/join (sign up) for our mailing list!

December is here and the hunt begins for stories from around the globe that match the season. I've found some great ones, but until I can win the copyright game (where the only winning move is not to play), I found these three stories from the Grimm brothers that are focused on elves. The Elves and the Shoemaker is one of the most popular and not quite what I remember from my childhood. Beware, by the way, the little men are NAKED, but it's mentioned only briefly. There may also be a lesson here about how to successfully run a business so you're not living on the margin of your profits and free labor, but that is for you to share. (At one point it sounds like the wrong word, but I promise I'm reading it as the story was published, as confirmed by TWO different sources!) The other two stories are brief and just touch-and-go, but I think it's interesting to hear them in light of stories from Asia I've heard that sound quite similar. I love thinking about the history of these tales and from where they might originate. There isn't anything especially harmful in the lesser-known tales, as long as you don't linger on the repercussions of the second story. I hope you enjoy them all the same! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/join (sign up) for our mailing list!

Here we have the conclusion to the Bird of Truth story, a folktale that hails from Spain. This half is much more interesting, in my opinion, and it's always fun to hear the silly things a witch tries to do to punish errant children. It's got a happy ending, a brief mentioning of beheadings, and then everything is sunshine and roses once more. And for those that wonder, there is a habit I picked up from the Hitchhiker's Guide series where anytime there is a king I give him the voice of Elvis. It's one of my many little "in" jokes that are just for me and those who are sufficiently eccentric to figure it out. There are other things I do like that, but I don't think I'll reveal what those are just yet. I hope you enjoy the story! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/join (sign up) for our mailing list!

This is a Spanish folk tale and, if I do say so myself, feels like a lot of filler cobbling many elements together into one, but it also has some interesting twists near the end too. Nothing outrageous, but certainly something I didn't see coming. If your child is into birds, then there is a lot to enjoy here. I apologize for my poor bird-voice repertoire! Part 2, the stunning conclusion is coming next week! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/join (sign up) for our mailing list!

While hunting for some good stories for November, I came across a huge treasure trove of Native American folk tales! I read through a couple and it's obvious how many similarities there are that even seem to cross the oceans! I never cease to be amazed, either, by the casual approach to violence in old tales. People were made of tougher stuff way back then, I suppose! There is a brief mention of "beating brains out" in this story, but I try to move past it reasonably quickly. And there was a new vocabulary word in this one! It was "verdure" which means "greenery." A bit tricky to pronounce too! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/join (sign up) for our mailing list!

Wait a minute, did the original story have NO CANDY HOUSE? No gingerbread, no candy canes, just bread and cakes? What happened?! It's things like this that have always made me so interested in learning about the origin of stories. Things change and are updated in ways that deviate so drastically from the original that most of the time we just never know about the original at all! It helps you appreciate how things are to know their past, as well as keeping you from the assumptions that things have always been as they are now. The witch is killed in this one, but it's not too overdone. I do think it's funny the Grimm Brothers decided to call her a "godless witch," as if being a witch were not bad enough! There is also a throwaway line about how the mother died, no preamble or fanfare, just "oh yeah, she's dead" in case you were wondering and the story doesn't even skip a beat bringing it up. I hope you enjoyed hearing the original version of the tale! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/join (sign up) for our mailing list!

Hansel and Gretel?! The story about the two kids who get lost in the woods and find a candy house? What a great Halloween story! Well, welcome to part one of the story. Fair warning, this is not a happy part. All the happy stuff happens in part two, but Samwise Gamgee would remind us that it's events like part one that make part 2 that much better. The woman here is a real piece of work, too. She is called "woman" and "his wife" and she says "your children," so we're never given reason to believe she is the biological mother. It's an interesting theme I've seen in stories from around the world, too. So be warned about cruelty towards children (deceiving, abandoning, not feeding, insulting), but otherwise the story is fine. Oh, the "God-fearing" theme in the Grimm tales is quite present here, too. I always wonder what lessons are being taught to children and, before you object too strenuously, the moral here seems to be "pray for help from God, trust that he will help you, but still do your best," which I have to say seems like an interesting balance between the two perspectives. Part 2 next week! Thanks for listening! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/join (sign up) for our mailing list!

When it comes to American Tall Tales, there are a handful that are rather well-known. Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, and the like. While I was looking through old American stories I came across a series of tall tales I've never heard of, which effectively boil down to "Pirate Paul Bunyan." There is some mention of being very drunk, but other than that the story is fairly harmless. Thanks for listening! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up)!

We recently celebrated a birthday and my oldest son was quite keen to light the candles for his brother. He was quite impatient and I told him to be patient. "You can bring fire in a minute, Prometheus." Then it struck me that we haven't done any Greek mythology yet! The stories of Prometheus are probably the first I can clearly remember hearings as a kid. They tend to vary in just how much Prometheus ought to be praised for his efforts and Zeus' response, but they're still pretty cool. Thanks for listening! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up)!

Foreign tales are fascinating because they unintentionally reveal the perspectives and priorities of different cultures. I say that to preface a few key items: First of all, at first blush, this appears to be racially charged. But I assure you the secondary character is sooty and not indicative of any particular nationality. Still, I want to give fair warning to those who wish to steer well clear of such things. There are also heavy Christian influences in this tale, which I know may be of concern to some of our listeners. Regardless of personal religion today, it is undeniable that this was in fact a Scandinavian folk tale once upon a time, so it might be disingenuous to Scandinativan culture to omit the story from our study (and I honestly don't know how prevalent Christianity is there today). Folk tales were sometimes used to teach history, sometimes to entertain, but almost always the intent was to teach some kind of a lesson. There is a lesson here, and a good one, and I (for one) learned about another culture in the reading here. I hope the same will be true for you, but I definitely understand if such things are not your particular cup of tea. Thanks for listening! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up)!

Something happened this past week that reminded me of this story. I realized that this was one of those stories I've known most of my life but had no recollection of where it came from. It comes from China! It's an old story with a lesson that I remember completely missing as a child. When I was young I couldn't help but think the main character was a drag to be around, completely disregarding the congratulations and / or pity from his friends and family. Now I know the wisdom that comes from accepting what life gives you and not dwelling on the gift or curse of it. Hard times make for strong people and too much ease makes one complacent. The refiner's fire proves our mettle! Anyway, even though it is quite short, I hope the lesson gleaned carries a greater weight! Thanks for listening! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up for the free gift of the month).

This is part 2 of the Grimm Brothers tale that almost feels like another story entirely, but it does eventually get back to elements from part 1. I also loved doing the voice of the dwarf. I think I might go out of my way to find more opportunities to do that! Thanks for listening! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up for the free gift of the month).

This is a Grimm Brothers tale that has some very delightful elements to it. I especially love the examples it gives for how good children should behave. It has nothing to do with the well-known Snow White of Disney fame, nor Rose Red from lesser fame. They just happen to be the names of the children. And the vocabulary is straightforward! Hurray! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up for the free gift of the month).

The Three Deaf Men is an Indian Folktale and one thing I've noticed from reading these stories from around the world is how they focus on different aspects during storytelling. This one has a little at the beginning and end that adds a bit of domesticity, but it doesn't quite apply to the main story or lesson. Tamarind is a bean-type thing that isn't very common in the United States. I'm sure you can find it somewhere if you're curious to see if your cabbage needs that extra kick! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up for the free gift of the month).

I decided to try an Australian tale and it...took some time to find a good one. Their folk tales are...problematic by today's standards and very few of them have a good moral or happy ending. This one doesn't even say if the characters are humanoid or animals! There are words that are unique to their folk tales, so I'm afraid I don't have any good definitions for you this time around! Thanks for listening! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up for the free gift of the month).

Now, this is one of the oddest stories of the Brothers Grimm because the "villain" wins and the story says "yeah, but she was quite a bad person." Many other stories encourage children to be good people, whereas this one says "just because you get away with doing something bad doesn't mean you're not still hateful" (or "odious," as the story puts it). Still a good lesson, just...unorthodox this time around. All words in this particular story are well-known, but there is the phrase "lump of tow." It took a bit of tracking and figuring, but it's a coarse and broken part of flax or hemp prepared for spinning. Yay, learning! Thanks for listening! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up for the free gift of the month).

Aha, this is NOT the goose that laid the golden egg, as I had thought when I began. No, this is much more fun, there isn't really an obvious lesson to learn, and I admit I had to edit out a few times I started giggling while recording. The uncommon word in this particular story is "sexton," and they're someone who looks after a church and churchyard. It doesn't matter to the story in any meaningful way, but I've got you covered just in case your kids are feeling inquisitive! And hey, here's something I learned! There's always beer and wine to drink because they didn't have sanitary water! Yay for learning things (and don't give alcohol to your kids. Probably. I mean, this is just a podcast, I'm not trying to tell you how to raise your kids or anything...) Thanks for listening! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up for the free gift of the month).

Someone shared their favorite Anansi story and we thought "hey, why not?" It's short and sweet, and is one of those that is great for boosting the egos of little children; they are surprisingly clever sometimes! Thanks for listening! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up for the free gift of the month).

Hello everyone! This week we're reading an Indian story called "The Magic Bed" that features the familiar story of the father issuing challenges to would-be suitors. There are a few foreign words here, but a synonym has been helpfully provided in each case, so everyone gets to pick up some new words today. Hurrah! Thanks for listening! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up for the free gift of the month).

This is a Grimm Brothers story, so there is a bit of religiosity, a very brief mention of suicide (I try to blow past it as quickly as possible), and one of those rare deals with the devil that actually works out alright for the main character. To show off your intelligence, I provide the following three words that I had to look up how to properly pronounce so that if one of your kiddos asks, you'll have the answer readily available: ~paternoster - the "Lord's prayer" according to Catholic tradition ~ducats - gold coins ~hussar - a Hungarian horseman in the calvary Hopefully that helps you out! Thanks for listening! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up for the free gift of the month).

This is a super-short story, but it required a bit of technical magic too, so *I* had fun all the same. And, being a very short story, was ideal for while we're on vacation. Thanks for listening! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up for the free gift of the month).

23b! It's the second half of the Brother's Grimm fairy tale about a husband and wife that get everything coming to them! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up for the free gift of the month).

23a? What does that mean? It means that we're splitting up the story into two different weeks (next week will be 23b). If you like it, or if you don't, please do let us know! This is a Brother's Grimm fairy tale about a husband and wife that some may find familiar. I certainly hope it inspires some gratitude! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up for the free gift of the month).

Hello everyone, and happy 4th of July! In celebration of American Independence Day, we're going through an American tall tale - Paul Bunyan. Now the original tall tales aren't in print. The originals have been lost to time, but have survived by countless amounts of retelling. What that means is that, in order to share it here, I had to exercise a bit of creativity and pull some of my favorite bits and pieces together to make this. So it's not so much of a "story" as it is "a list of things about Paul and the people around him." Americans seem determined to do things differently sometimes, but I snuck in one metric measurement, just to poke a bit of fun. Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up for the free gift of the month).

This is a brief little tale from the Brother's Grimm that is more silly than anything else. I suppose the idea was to come up with a "why is this thing in nature the way that it is" type story. No real morals, just some fun ideas. Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up for the free gift of the month).

For Father's day, we wanted to share a good "father" oriented story, but you'd be amazed how few stories actually have a father figure in them who acts responsibly. After searching, I came down on the idea of telling one of the stories of Odin, the "all father." Odin's stories go beyond the Norse myths; he's appeared as a wise, one-eyed wanderer in countless other stories. In fact, Shakespeare created the term "Odinic wanderer" to describe the phenomenon. This story is one of those, where the story isn't so much about HIM (disguised as Hrani the farmer) as it touches on how his wisdom came to influence the hero of another story. So, in typical father fashion, I have taken what you came here for (a story) and twisted it into a lesson about something I think is neat and not especially important Happy Father's Day! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up for the free gift of the month).

I really love the lessons we can learn from Aesop's fables. There are so many simple precepts that would improve lives if they were followed! Here are the list of fables from today's podcast: The Crow & the Pitcher The Wolf & the Crane The Plane Tree The Owl & the Grasshopper The Oak & the Reeds The Wild Boar & the Fox The Heron The Fox & the Stork The Stag & His Reflection The Cock & the Fox Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up for the free gift of the month). We've also got a new podcast that focuses on the more crafty side of things. You can find the https://tutusandfairytales.com/embroidery-podcast/ (Embroidery For Kids and Me (Getting Stitchy With It) podcast here)!

There are so many wonderful stories of Anansi the trickster, but we felt that the one about getting stories would be an appropriate way to begin the Anansi tales! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/four (sign up for the free gift of the month). We've also got a new podcast that focuses on the more crafty side of things. You can find the https://tutusandfairytales.com/embroidery-podcast/ (Embroidery For Kids and Me (Getting Stitchy With It) podcast here)!

Rapunzel is the story for this week and during my research, I discovered that the brothers Grimm released two different versions. I don't know if or when we'll do the second one, but this was the first of the two. When reading it, I was confused when it said the woman "saw rapunzel" in the garden and had to look it up. I learned that it's a vegetable, which is how the baby girl got that particular name! You may have already known that, but I certainly did not! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/mothers-day-gift/ (sign up for the free gift of the month). We've also got a new podcast that focuses on the more crafty side of things. You can find the https://tutusandfairytales.com/embroidery-podcast/ (Embroidery For Kids and Me (Getting Stitchy With It) podcast here)!

This is another short and sweet story by Andrew Lang that younger kids seem to enjoy, especially when they feel proud they know better than those mentioned here! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/mothers-day-gift/ (sign up for the free gift of the month). We've also got a new podcast that focuses on the more crafty side of things. You can find the https://tutusandfairytales.com/embroidery-podcast/ (Embroidery For Kids and Me (Getting Stitchy With It) podcast here)!

Greetings! We're sharing the original version of Hans Christian Andersen's story "The Emperor's New Clothes." It's one that has been retold repeatedly over the years, but surprisingly little has changed. It takes a lot of bravery to be the lone voice of reason, especially when we're worried about how everyone else may think of us. Even so, I think we can count on our children to speak out, though maybe not always to speak the truth everyone needs to hear! Come to the website to https://tutusandfairytales.com/tales-from-long-ago-podcast/ (listen to other stories), https://tutusandfairytales.com/support/ (support us), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/mothers-day-gift/ (sign up for the free gift of the month). We've also got a new podcast that focuses on the more crafty side of things. You can find the https://tutusandfairytales.com/embroidery-podcast/ (Embroidery For Kids and Me (Getting Stitchy With It) podcast here)!

This is a translation of an old Russian folk tale that we thought would be just perfect for Mother's Day. Try as I might, I could not find the original story (translated or otherwise), and we always try to share the original (translated, of course!) when we can do so. Argh, the frustration! There is a new embroidery pattern offered to celebrate Mother's Day too! Get it https://tutusandfairytales.com/mother/ (here)!

We're trying something a little different for this episode; in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, we're sharing a Mexican folk tale called "Moon Rabbit." First, we'll tell the story in English and then, if you're interested, the story is recounted in the original Spanish as well. We hope you enjoy it! Free craft: https://tutusandfairytales.com/rumpgift/ (https://tutusandfairytales.com/rumpgift/) Our website: https://tutusandfairytales.com/ (https://tutusandfairytales.com/)

This is the vivid story of The Little Mermaid, which was the inspiration for the Disney adaptation. You'll find quite a few similarities, but some rather noteworthy differences too. Our freebie this month (a Rumpelstiltskin sewing pattern) can be found at the link below: https://tutusandfairytales.com/rumpgift/ (https://tutusandfairytales.com/rumpgift/)

Today we're doing another Grimm's fairy tale called "Mother Holle." This one was unique because it references another Grimm tale by name, and I had to double-check to make sure I was actually reading the original version (there are so many revisions out there!) Don't forget to check out the free gift this month, a sewing pattern based on Rumpelstiltskin. Get it here! https://tutusandfairytales.com/rumpgift/ (https://tutusandfairytales.com/rumpgift/)

Welcome to the Tales From Long Ago podcast! Today we're doing ten of Aesop's Fables, and they're all listed below. We are starting a new thing on the site where you can download a free sewing pattern at https://tutusandfairytales.com/rumpgift/ (https://tutusandfairytales.com/rumpgift/) We'll offer more stuff periodically, but this is our first offering and we hope you enjoy it! The Ant and the Grasshopper Belling the Cat The Bundle of Sticks The Fox and the Grapes The Lion and the Mouse The Wind and the Sun The Man and the Satyr The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing The Dog in the Manger The Fox and the Goat

In celebration of Easter, we share an old German folk tale that could conceivably be the origin of many Easter traditions enjoyed today. For craft ideas, stories, ways to support us and more, please go to http://tutusandfairytales.com/

Today we're sharing the cute little Grimm Brothers fairy tale called the Bremen Town Musicians. I don't think they ever make it to Bremen town, but that's not really the point! This is brought to you by https://tutusandfairytales.com/ (TutusAndFairyTales.com) which strives to help families find ways to connect through stories and crafts. There are all kinds of free things there, so take a look! I hope you enjoy the recording! It's an extra one this month because we're trying something a little bit new and hope it works out. Some animal voices are much more fun to do. The "blooper recording" will give some idea of what I mean!

Today we're doing the Celtic folk tale called "Field of Boliauns." This episode is being released early in time for St. Patrick's Day, so I hope nobody minds terribly! There are a handful of words that are a bit tricky to understand, as well as some phrasing that is different from what we use today (I assure you that I did check two different versions of the story to make sure it wasn't just a mistranslation or mistranscription of some kind!) so don't worry if you have to persevere a bit in order to understand what is happening. The tricky part is brief. http://tutusandfairytales.com/

Today we're reading the Grimm's Fairy Tale "Rumpelstiltskin" and we hope you enjoy it. We've got an Esty shop up! You can buy the patterns to keep them readily available yourself! https://www.etsy.com/shop/TutuAndFairyTales (https://www.etsy.com/shop/TutuAndFairyTales) Please also come visit us on our website at http://tutusandfairytales.com/ (TutusAndFairyTales.com)

February is a short month, so what better time to share one of the shortest tales from the Brothers Grimm? This one gets right to the point, but tells a story variation seen throughout the world generations old! But whether you're benefitting from magic pasta, porridge, or salt, it's always important to listen to your elders!

This is a version of Sleeping Beauty, also known as "Briar Rose", as told by the Brothers Grimm. I was quite surprised to learn how much this story had changed over time and couldn't help but feel that the magic of Disney had removed some of the magic from the story. At the https://tutusandfairytales.com/ (TutusAndFairyTales website), we've shared https://tutusandfairytales.com/what-aurora-thought-about-the-hopeful-prince-part-3/ (the ballet version of this story), shared patterns for various characters that you can try yourself, https://tutusandfairytales.com/very-special-valentine-craft-aurora/ (including the beautiful Briar Rose herself)! We believe there is nothing more important than family, and we know that shared experiences are one of the best ways for families to connect.  So we invite you to make the characters from this story. Happy times will come in watching your children play, and your children will love watching you make something special just for them. If you'd like to help support us, we're working on ways to do that, but for now you can buy step-by-step crafting patterns to make some of the characters from this story and more at our https://www.etsy.com/shop/TutuAndFairyTales (Etsy )shop.

This is a version of Jack and the Beanstalk, as recorded by Scottish poet and author Andrew Lang. We really like this one because not only does it add some extra background to the story, it also drops a few lessons to be learned as well. The story is sharedhttps://tutusandfairytales.com/jack-and-the-beanstalk-by-andrew-lang/ ( here on our webpage at tutusandfairytales.com), and there are quite a few crafts you can do as well. You can make the https://tutusandfairytales.com/giant-from-jack-and-the-beanstalk/ (giant), https://tutusandfairytales.com/jack-and-the-beanstalk-bag-of-gold-and-the-golden-hen/ (bag of gold, golden hen, )https://tutusandfairytales.com/jack-and-the-beanstalk-golden-harp-and-the-axe/ (ax (safe for playing!), golden harp (not for actually playing!)), https://tutusandfairytales.com/beanstalk-from-jack-and-the-beanstalk/ (the beanstalk), or https://tutusandfairytales.com/jack-from-jack-and-the-beanstalk/ (Jack himself)! We believe there is nothing more important than family, and we know that shared experiences are one of the best ways for families to connect.  So we invite you to make the characters from this story. Happy times will come in watching your children play, and your children will love watching you make something special just for them.

This is another Grimm fairy tale entitled "Two Brothers" which, in true Grimm fashion, is a bit "grim" but also has some delightful storytelling elements in it, and a bit of silliness as well! We believe there is nothing more important than family, and we know that shared experiences are one of the best ways for families to connect. So we invite you to make the characters from this story. Happy times will come in watching your children play, and your children will love watching you make something special just for them. On the website, we're sharing free patterns so you can make your own characters and toys. You can get templates, instructions, pictures, and more at tutusandfairytales.com.  

This is the original story of "Little Red Cap," the predecessor to the "Little Red Riding Hood" story we know today. The story matches our newer one quite well, except for a bit at the end where we get to see how much our heroine has learned in her first encounter. This podcast is brought to you by http://tutusandfairytales.com/ (Tutus And Fairy Tales), a site helping families connect through stories and crafts.