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Fairy Tale Lore from Around the World - Halloween 2024 Special Edition

 

Fairy Tale Lore from Around the World - Halloween 2024 Special Edition

Fairy tales are wonderful things, aren't they? Adorable stories of children learning valuable life lessons while encountering cute critters who sing and evil women offering tempting treats to innocent souls. But fairy tales weren't always so movie-like with bright songs and happily never afters. They really were rather grim, even before the brothers stepped in.

This year for Halloween, I'm looking at fairy tales from around the world and attempting to see where their tales originally spun themselves into the local lore.

Read the Lore

Little Red Riding Hood

Jack and the Beanstalk

Hansel and Gretel


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Join the Conversation

Head over to the Lily's Lore and Legends Discord server and tell me your thoughts on these or any other fairy tales you adore. 


Tarot Pulls

This month, I used my Tarot of the Divine deck for my just for fun tarot pulls as the deck is inspired by mythology, folklore, and fairy tales.

October 23, 2024

October 30, 2024


Stream with Me

On Thursday, October 31, 2024 (that's right, on Halloween), we are going to fuel up on sugar, wear costumes, and hang out on Twitch. Come get Twitchy with the Lily. But first, maybe follow and turn on notifications so you know when it's time to get sugared up Hansel and Gretel style but without the threat of being eaten like dess...oh yeah, look! A terrible joke I am dancing around... Hang out with me, we'll have fun! 😂


Until next time, Lore Lovers, stay spooky💖

~Lily


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