Folklore Friday Here is the bird that never flew Here is the tree that never grew Here is the bell that never rang Here is the fish that...

Not all storytellers... This week's story, a traditional tale from China does not reflect on all storytellers, I hope! But on society at...

Blackbirds were the first bird I ever remember reading a story about. I only vaguely remember the story as it was many years ago, however...

That magical tree that guards the entrance to the fairy kingdom. Rumour has it that many an unsuspecting traveller has been lured into...

Oak trees have long been venerated trees. They are often called the cathedrals of the natural world. Oaks have an exceptionally long...

Its National Unicorn Day so I thought we ought to take a closer look at them for #folklorefriday Did you know that the unicorn is the...

Stories of witches abound in our culture. Before we look at some of the folklore and myths around them I wanted to address the terrible...

This week's story is based on a Ukrainian folktale usually referred to as The Mitten. Find out what happens when the old woman drops her...

Symbol of protection and wisdom. The rowan is an elegant, magical tree. Its delicate feather-like leaves and bright berries are a...

This week's story is - Fionn and the Salmon of Knowledge This is an old tale, part of the Fianna cycle of Irish mythology, narrated by...

It is still a little cold. There is snow falling today, however Imbolc 1/2 Feb ushers the start of spring in many ways. It is the birds...

Folklore Friday The northern European countries of Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Ireland, and Scotland all have strong traditions of...