Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, Tell a Fairy Tale Day was born, and we are still excited about it.
Fairy tales are characterized by fantastical creatures filling an equally magic-infused world with endless possibilities. The authors we love are the architects of these new worlds, and many pull from older tales. These stories have been shaping young minds throughout history. Many of them originated in the oral tradition, but their lessons and story outlines are interlaced throughout present day book, film, and art adaptations.
Some fairy tales are even based on true events but, over time, have gained mystical qualities in their retellings. They gained enchanted characters such as witches causing misfortune, fairies providing aid, and dragons guarding the imprisoned princesses.
Many versions were gruesome, such as the famous Brother’s Grimm versions of the classic tales we hold near and 
dear, though many of us first think of the animated films made by Disney. Though both of these versions follow the same root story, in Disney’s renditions the stepsisters don’t saw off their toes to fit the glass slipper and the mermaid doesn’t end up killing the prince; they usually just end with a musical number and a happily ever after.
So, to celebrate today go to your local library and relive your childhood fairy tale joy. Pull a dreamlike book off your shelf and help pass it on to the next generation. Tell a story today with all of the embellishments. Don’t be afraid to crack your voice to be the witch or add sound effects for the rustling branches and the breaking waves. It’s about the wonder, about the imagination the tales ignited within us when we were young, and about how if you really think about it—no matter how much time has passed—it’s still there.
And above all we hope you have a happily ever after.