Folklore

Nordic Folklore: 10 Swedish Tomte Facts

Nordic Folklore: 10 Swedish Tomte Facts

I’m excited to introduce you to one of Scandinavia’s most fascinating characters – the Tomte. Also known as the Nisse in Norway and Denmark. I first heard about the Tomte from my grandma around Christmas time.

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Happy International Fairy Day 2015

Happy International Fairy Day 2015

It's that time of year again when we celebrate a beautiful day dedicated to the fairies! Fairy day is a holiday celebrated all around the world from the imagination of artist Jessica Galbreth. I remember seeing her work back when I first became aware of the Fae and it...

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The Forest Fairy Book: Lessons from the Forest

The Forest Fairy Book: Lessons from the Forest

During 2014 I posted a series of blog posts called "12 Things I Learned in the Forest." These stories were so fun to write and really gave me a chance to reflect on my time growing up in a forest. Each story featured a lesson that helped me grow into the person I am...

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Foxgloves: A Magical Flower Loved by the Fairies

Foxgloves: A Magical Flower Loved by the Fairies

When I first began my fairy garden in 2006 I knew right away that I would plant foxgloves in it. The purple and speckled bell shaped flower oozed magic to me. Without having done any research on types of flowers that attract fairies I believed that the foxglove had...

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