The story of “Cinderella” or “The Little Glass Slipper,” in which a girl in poor circumstances is elevated via marriage to royalty or status, has roots in lore as far back as the time of Christ. There are several more modern interpretations, including versions by Giambattista Basille and the Brothers Grimm, as well as the […]
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“The Snow Queen” is a beautiful tale of a young girl and her quest to find her missing friend. Written in 1844 by Hans Christian Andersen, it’s a story of friendship and trust, but most of all loyalty. In the story, the main character, Gerda, embarks on a journey to rescue her best friend, Kai,
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In September 2022, Disney released a book titled Beyond the Tiara, a beautiful volume that looks at the history of twelve of our favorite Princess movies. It’s a commentary on the evolution of the original fairy tale into the modern versions we love: movies, musicals, costumes, songs, and the actresses that gave our heroines their
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