Articles related to "Folklore"
The Tiles of Madrid
Madrid's vibrant culture - from literary giants to bullfighting - is best seen in the gaudy tiled facades of the city.
madrid • spain • exploring madrid • tiles • decorative tiles
Madrid's vibrant culture - from literary giants to bullfighting - is best seen in the gaudy tiled facades of the city.
madrid • spain • exploring madrid • tiles • decorative tiles
Pirate folklore
a new phenomena of our pop culture isn't quite so new. This popular folklore has a basis in history.
pirates • blackbeard • anne bonnie • mary read • calico jack
a new phenomena of our pop culture isn't quite so new. This popular folklore has a basis in history.
pirates • blackbeard • anne bonnie • mary read • calico jack
American Folklore
Folklore spans every continent and people. But few think of America as having a good body of folktales.
folktales • american authors • american values • american stories • american religion
Folklore spans every continent and people. But few think of America as having a good body of folktales.
folktales • american authors • american values • american stories • american religion
Christmas 2000 at Folklore
A little bit of Christmas at Folklore with recipes, Santa types and a teaspoon of decorations.
christmas • folklore • holiday • decorations • recipes
A little bit of Christmas at Folklore with recipes, Santa types and a teaspoon of decorations.
christmas • folklore • holiday • decorations • recipes
Folklore Lesson Plan - Pied Piper of Hamelin
School starts soon. Prepare a lesson plan.
piedpiperofhamelin • education • lessonplans • castles • dragons
School starts soon. Prepare a lesson plan.
piedpiperofhamelin • education • lessonplans • castles • dragons
Folklore of the Virgin
Virgin Mary in Folklore.
virginmary • literature • catholic • religion • flowers
Virgin Mary in Folklore.
virginmary • literature • catholic • religion • flowers
Roses in Folklore -- Part 1
Part 1 of a 2-part series on roses in world folklore.
rose folklore • rose mythology • greeks • romans • england
Part 1 of a 2-part series on roses in world folklore.
rose folklore • rose mythology • greeks • romans • england
Roses in Folklore -- Part 2
Part 2 of the series exploring roses in world folklore.
rose folklore • rose mythology • legends • fables • persia
Part 2 of the series exploring roses in world folklore.
rose folklore • rose mythology • legends • fables • persia
The Moon In Folklore
The moon sheds interesting light onto folklore...
moon • folklore • folktales • wicca • pagans
The moon sheds interesting light onto folklore...
moon • folklore • folktales • wicca • pagans
Doubles and a Czarina’s Experience
There have been documented cases of apparitions that are the identical twin of a living person. Catherine the Great had one. They also are a part of folklore.
paranormal • ghost • apparition • double • doppelganger
There have been documented cases of apparitions that are the identical twin of a living person. Catherine the Great had one. They also are a part of folklore.
paranormal • ghost • apparition • double • doppelganger
Medicinal Herbs for Small Gardens
As long as you have a porch or sunny window, you can reap the benefits of the medicinal herbs profiled in this ongoing series.
medicinal garden • herbal pharmacy • magical herbalism • peppermint • peppermint folklore
As long as you have a porch or sunny window, you can reap the benefits of the medicinal herbs profiled in this ongoing series.
medicinal garden • herbal pharmacy • magical herbalism • peppermint • peppermint folklore
Moon Folktales
A look at some of the moon folktales that have been told in different cultures.
moon folktales • moon folklore • gambia folktales • oto folktales • eyes of horus
A look at some of the moon folktales that have been told in different cultures.
moon folktales • moon folklore • gambia folktales • oto folktales • eyes of horus
The Rituals of Rice
Rice serves more than two-thirds of the world's population and has a long history of sacred uses. There's more to rice than meets the mouth!
rice • rituals • japan • folklore • thailand
Rice serves more than two-thirds of the world's population and has a long history of sacred uses. There's more to rice than meets the mouth!
rice • rituals • japan • folklore • thailand
The Study of Dragons
My fascination with dragons didn't end with puberty. In fact, the abundance of dragon books and tarot decks available to adults only strengthened my interest in draconology.
dragon • draconology • study • books • tarot
My fascination with dragons didn't end with puberty. In fact, the abundance of dragon books and tarot decks available to adults only strengthened my interest in draconology.
dragon • draconology • study • books • tarot
An Olympian Dream
A walk through a purple and yellow garden where story time takes you into deep space 9.
fairytale • mythology • gods • goddesses • star
A walk through a purple and yellow garden where story time takes you into deep space 9.
fairytale • mythology • gods • goddesses • star
Christmas Legends and Ornament Stories
Legend of the Christmas Rose and the Poinsettia.
christmas • legends • flowers • poinsettia • mexico
Legend of the Christmas Rose and the Poinsettia.
christmas • legends • flowers • poinsettia • mexico
Folklorist from Connemara
Carl Sandburg, American folklorist!
carlsandburg • folklore • folkflorists • united states • biography
Carl Sandburg, American folklorist!
carlsandburg • folklore • folkflorists • united states • biography
Full Moon Madness
Scientists may sneer at the idea that the full moon affects behavior - but try to tell that to the average person caught in traffic on the day of a full moon!
full moon • folklore • superstition • madness • lunacy
Scientists may sneer at the idea that the full moon affects behavior - but try to tell that to the average person caught in traffic on the day of a full moon!
full moon • folklore • superstition • madness • lunacy
Gnomes at Home
Today I saw the gnomes with my own eyes! Visit my land of make-believe where gnomes and little people romp in whimsy and joy!
faeries • fairies • garden gnomes • fantasy • make-believe
Today I saw the gnomes with my own eyes! Visit my land of make-believe where gnomes and little people romp in whimsy and joy!
faeries • fairies • garden gnomes • fantasy • make-believe
Legends of Lunar Lapines
folktales and beliefs about rabbits and their connection with the moon
folklore • legends • rabbits • hares • bunnies
folktales and beliefs about rabbits and their connection with the moon
folklore • legends • rabbits • hares • bunnies
Once in a Wilde
Oscar Wilde. Irish writer of novels, plays, and fairytales . Read the Selfish Giant, here.
oscar wilde • giants • fairy tales • gay • legends
Oscar Wilde. Irish writer of novels, plays, and fairytales . Read the Selfish Giant, here.
oscar wilde • giants • fairy tales • gay • legends
The Pied Piper of Hamelin Crusade
The Pied Piper of Hamelin and Children's Crusade of 1212.
crusades • knights • folklore • folktales • folk lore
The Pied Piper of Hamelin and Children's Crusade of 1212.
crusades • knights • folklore • folktales • folk lore
Russian Fashion Trends for Fall 2008
Women's fashion designers have taken their inspiration from traditional Russian costumes, and military Cossack outfits for a Russian revolution in styling this season.
fashion trends for fall 2008 • women's fashion • fashion designers • dolce & gabbana • rroberto cavali
Women's fashion designers have taken their inspiration from traditional Russian costumes, and military Cossack outfits for a Russian revolution in styling this season.
fashion trends for fall 2008 • women's fashion • fashion designers • dolce & gabbana • rroberto cavali
Belgium and Holland's Black Peter
Saint Nicholas is invariably revered as the Children's Saint in many European countries. But his helpers differ in many aspects from country to country.
saint nicholas • st. nicholas • sinterklaas • zwarte piet • black peter
Saint Nicholas is invariably revered as the Children's Saint in many European countries. But his helpers differ in many aspects from country to country.
saint nicholas • st. nicholas • sinterklaas • zwarte piet • black peter
Druids, Saints and Trees
Niall Mac Coitir assembles folklore of native Irish trees in his book "Irish Trees: Myths, Legends & Folklore." Trees of druids, saints and common folk await our discovery.
folklore of irish trees • trees in ireland • irish trees • irish folklore • niall mac coitir
Niall Mac Coitir assembles folklore of native Irish trees in his book "Irish Trees: Myths, Legends & Folklore." Trees of druids, saints and common folk await our discovery.
folklore of irish trees • trees in ireland • irish trees • irish folklore • niall mac coitir
Comfrey for the Urban Herb Garden
This next installment of "Medicinal Herbs for Small Gardens" focuses on easy-to-grow comfrey, and includes recipes for medicinal preparation and the usual dose of magic.
healing plants • comfrey • comfrey folklore • healing herb • medicinal herb
This next installment of "Medicinal Herbs for Small Gardens" focuses on easy-to-grow comfrey, and includes recipes for medicinal preparation and the usual dose of magic.
healing plants • comfrey • comfrey folklore • healing herb • medicinal herb
Farmer's Almanacs
Gardeners and farmers have relied on the information contained in these annual reference books for over 150 years.
almanac • farmer's almanac • vegetable gardening • gardening folklore • gardening almanac
Gardeners and farmers have relied on the information contained in these annual reference books for over 150 years.
almanac • farmer's almanac • vegetable gardening • gardening folklore • gardening almanac
Rosemary: Dew of the Sea
Learn about the history of the herb Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), its magical properties, how to grow it, and how to use it as a culinary and medicinal herb.
rosemary • medicinal herb • magical herb • growing rosemary • cooking with rosemary
Learn about the history of the herb Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), its magical properties, how to grow it, and how to use it as a culinary and medicinal herb.
rosemary • medicinal herb • magical herb • growing rosemary • cooking with rosemary
The Curious Gardener's Almanac
Learn about the whimsical gardening tips in this Niall Edworthy book such as: "The more one gardens, the more one learns" ~ Vita Sackville-West
the curious gardener's almanac • niall edworthy • garden book review • plant quotes • planting tips
Learn about the whimsical gardening tips in this Niall Edworthy book such as: "The more one gardens, the more one learns" ~ Vita Sackville-West
the curious gardener's almanac • niall edworthy • garden book review • plant quotes • planting tips
The Loch Ness Monster
The first recorded sighting of Nessie took place in 565 A.D. Is this Scottish tourist attraction the home of a lake monster?
paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • loch ness • loch ness monster
The first recorded sighting of Nessie took place in 565 A.D. Is this Scottish tourist attraction the home of a lake monster?
paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • loch ness • loch ness monster
Zodiac Gardening
Certain agricultral chores are more successful when one pays attention to what sign of the zodiac the moon is in.
gardening by the zodiac • farmer's almanac • moon signs • gardening by the moon signs • gardening folklore
Certain agricultral chores are more successful when one pays attention to what sign of the zodiac the moon is in.
gardening by the zodiac • farmer's almanac • moon signs • gardening by the moon signs • gardening folklore
EL SHADDAI
Did you know that some of the names of God are found in mythology, paganism and areas of folklore, especially El? Find out what makes the difference, as the character of God is focused in His different names. Various cultures use His names in their own particular way--in their daily lives and in their body of writing.
jesus • ministry • nun • god • el shaddai
Did you know that some of the names of God are found in mythology, paganism and areas of folklore, especially El? Find out what makes the difference, as the character of God is focused in His different names. Various cultures use His names in their own particular way--in their daily lives and in their body of writing.
jesus • ministry • nun • god • el shaddai
Faerie Encounters
Enchanted Forest and Raven's Keep are among the best to make my list. White garden/dark garden.
edgar allen poe • birds • faeries • folklore • tales
Enchanted Forest and Raven's Keep are among the best to make my list. White garden/dark garden.
edgar allen poe • birds • faeries • folklore • tales
Gan Eden
No story in folklore is more prevelant than Noah and the Ark. Is it folklore--or fact?
flood • flood myth • comparative mythology • gan eden • garden of eden
No story in folklore is more prevelant than Noah and the Ark. Is it folklore--or fact?
flood • flood myth • comparative mythology • gan eden • garden of eden
Gullah - an African Tree Grown in America
Afro-American Gullah and Geechie cultures of South Carolina Low Country...
slavery • africa • goldcoast • nigeria • senagal
Afro-American Gullah and Geechie cultures of South Carolina Low Country...
slavery • africa • goldcoast • nigeria • senagal
Little People Among Us
Shapes, sizes, names, magic and lore of the <i>little people</i> and others.
fairies • folktales • mythology • leprechauns • gnomes
Shapes, sizes, names, magic and lore of the <i>little people</i> and others.
fairies • folktales • mythology • leprechauns • gnomes
Vallenato Festival's Ugly Secret
The 40th Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata - Rey de Reyes - begins on the 26th of April but an altogether darker element looms large in the foreground.
vallenato • valledupar • maria consuelo araujo • parapolitica • farc
The 40th Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata - Rey de Reyes - begins on the 26th of April but an altogether darker element looms large in the foreground.
vallenato • valledupar • maria consuelo araujo • parapolitica • farc
A Child's Fairy Garden
Children also need a garden, a fairy garden.
garden • fairies • faerie gardens • california • monterey
Children also need a garden, a fairy garden.
garden • fairies • faerie gardens • california • monterey
Thanksgiving at Old House
Thanksgiving with Virginia at Old House.
thanksgiving;oldhouses;huguenots;thirteencolonies;
Thanksgiving with Virginia at Old House.
thanksgiving;oldhouses;huguenots;thirteencolonies;
Growing Up Hockey
Author Brian Kennedy's Growing Up Hockey (Folklore Publishing) will bring back memories of playing, dreaming and living hockey at all stages of life.
growing up hockey review • author brian kennedy • folklore publishing • hockey cards • street hockey
Author Brian Kennedy's Growing Up Hockey (Folklore Publishing) will bring back memories of playing, dreaming and living hockey at all stages of life.
growing up hockey review • author brian kennedy • folklore publishing • hockey cards • street hockey
Spain Facts: Aragon Travel Trivia
Spain: Information on bombs in Zaragoza's basilica, Teruel, Henry VIII's wife Catherine, Alquezar canyoning, filming at Loarre castle & the birthplaces of Opus Dei & Goya
aragon travel facts • spain information • kingdom of heaven castle • saint josemaría escrivá de balaguer • opus dei barbastro
Spain: Information on bombs in Zaragoza's basilica, Teruel, Henry VIII's wife Catherine, Alquezar canyoning, filming at Loarre castle & the birthplaces of Opus Dei & Goya
aragon travel facts • spain information • kingdom of heaven castle • saint josemaría escrivá de balaguer • opus dei barbastro
Stories and Nursery Rhymes
Elizabeth, now a real Grandma Goose, entertains her grandchildren with song and stories, but ruffles her son-in-law's feathers.
grandma goose • folklore • fairy tales • myths • nursery rhymes
Elizabeth, now a real Grandma Goose, entertains her grandchildren with song and stories, but ruffles her son-in-law's feathers.
grandma goose • folklore • fairy tales • myths • nursery rhymes
Songs to Soothe the Savage Breast
In this time where school violence has become so prevalent, an educator begins to wonder if there is more that can be done to "soothe the savage breast" within us. Fine Arts does that very thing better than any other resource.
peace • assault • classroom • violence • students
In this time where school violence has become so prevalent, an educator begins to wonder if there is more that can be done to "soothe the savage breast" within us. Fine Arts does that very thing better than any other resource.
peace • assault • classroom • violence • students
Fair Peril - a review
Review of the Fantasy novel, Fair Peril, a novel by Nancy Springer.
science fiction • fantasy • genre • novel • author
Review of the Fantasy novel, Fair Peril, a novel by Nancy Springer.
science fiction • fantasy • genre • novel • author
Jack the Beanies and Doctor Seuss
Famous Jacks vs. Beanie Babies and Dr. Seuss
folktales • nursery rhymes • mother goose • fairytales • dr. seuss
Famous Jacks vs. Beanie Babies and Dr. Seuss
folktales • nursery rhymes • mother goose • fairytales • dr. seuss
Tales from Cornwall
Cornwall is famous for its folklore and beauty.
england • cornwall • faries • ghost stories • giants
Cornwall is famous for its folklore and beauty.
england • cornwall • faries • ghost stories • giants
Zora Neale Hurston
Hurston is best known for Their Eyes Were Watching God, but this controversial author wrote other novels, stories, plays, and more.
zora neale hurston • harlem renaissance • langston hughes • their eyes were watching god • alice walker
Hurston is best known for Their Eyes Were Watching God, but this controversial author wrote other novels, stories, plays, and more.
zora neale hurston • harlem renaissance • langston hughes • their eyes were watching god • alice walker
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