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Legends & Folklore

Legends & Folklore

Explore legends and folklore and find answers to questions you’ve always had about old wives tales and hoaxes. Want to get the dirt on an urban legend that’s been passed around lately? How about getting to the bottom of the latest e-mail scams and Internet spoofs? eHow’s got answers for you. Superstitious? Separate truth from fiction with helpful tips from eHow’s legends and folklore experts. Find the truth behind netlore and other web-based rumors and gossip, too.

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  • England Fairies' History

    Fairies are popular today as ornaments and characters in children's stories, but at one time were believed to be common visitors to homes and farms and a part of everyday life. Fairy legends...

  • How to Tell the Story of Pandora's Box to Children

    The story of Pandora's Box is one of the most well-known tales of Greek Mythology. On the bright side, poor curious Pandora shut the lid before hope escaped. On the negative side, she unleashed...

  • About Fairy Tales

    The term "fairy tale" has come to mean almost any children's story with fantastic or far-fetched circumstances. In truth, fairy tales are much more closely connected to ancient legends and...

  • How to Accept Your Child is Gay

    My daughter was about 11 yrs old when I realized she was different. I never asked her about it, I just knew. It was an unspoken topic between us, but I think she always knew that I knew,...

  • How to tell a children's story without the book

    Children love stories--and a good storyteller. A little thought and practice are all you need to enchant one or more children with a favorite tale.

  • How to Make a Magpie Bridge for Night of Sevens

    On the Night of Sevens on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, Chinese who see magpies in flight think of the legend of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl, represented by the stars Altair and...

  • How to Take a Child to Visit Santa Claus

    Christmas time is made magical when a child meets Santa Claus. Parents often look forward to this moment even more than the children do. We've all seen those adorable photos of children bawling in...

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