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10 Themes in Hansel and Gretel

I honestly didn't remember how the story ended. The kids being abandoned by the parents and getting lured in by the witch with her house made of candy is all I remembered! And I certainly never gave this much thought to the themes throughout.

dustytoes, on 03/24/2019

10 Themes in Hansel and Gretel

Thanks, frankbeswick, I try to do my best:)

Tolovaj, on 03/24/2019

10 Themes in Hansel and Gretel

Your commitment to the study of fairy tales is impressive. You are making a contribution to public understanding of a neglected area of thought.

frankbeswick, on 03/23/2019

10 Themes in Hansel and Gretel

Hi, DerdriuMarriner, thanks for questions. No, I can't say for sure who is older of them, but somehow, partly supported by illustrations, looks it's Hansel who is older. They both progress, though. If nothing else, he learns to listen his ...

Tolovaj, on 03/23/2019

Landscaping with Best Decorative Garden Bridge Plans - Lattice, Cobblestone and Wooden Yard Bridges

A little bridge must seem so big to a little kid! They make nice addition to gardens.

Mira, on 03/23/2019

Saint Joseph Altars

I should mention the older participation was probably more of a procession. We have a parade in this area tonight.

blackspanielgallery, on 03/23/2019

10 Themes in Hansel and Gretel

Tolovaj, Thank you for the back- and front-stories and products. Do we have any idea in any of the versions where Gretel and Hansel stand in their family birth order? The depiction of Gretel develops progressively, definitely if she is younger, ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 03/23/2019

Saint Joseph Altars

I believe the tradition in Sicily goes back to the 1400s.

blackspanielgallery, on 03/23/2019

Saint Joseph Altars

It is indeed a wonderful tradition. Britain is a totally godless nation and these things just would not happen even in a church .

Veronica, on 03/23/2019

Landscaping Shade Garden with Hydrangeas

I love hydrangeas! The municipality keeps changing the flowers they plant around the city, but in the recent past they planted hydrangeas in many places for one or two years and I was very happy to see and photograph them :) Interesting article ...

Mira, on 03/23/2019

Superman, Saint Brigid and Scottish Petticoats: How will you mark February 29th?

Fun tradition and post :)

Mira, on 03/23/2019

Disneyland Paris 20th Anniversary

Many of my friends have taken their kids to Disneyland Paris. I didn't know they included Marvel characters as well. Quite a powerful attraction!

Mira, on 03/23/2019

Saint Joseph Altars

This type of offering should be made more often. It's a wonderful tradition!

Mira, on 03/23/2019

10 Themes in Hansel and Gretel

You are right, Mira. It's only one of numerous examples where the accusation of common stereotypes (passive girls in fairy tales) fails. It's also one of rare fairy tales with a dynamic interaction between characters - at first Hansel dominates ...

Tolovaj, on 03/23/2019

Greening the Waters

Each! When they are submerged they constantly open and shut their shells, so the amount of water flowing through each one is enormous.

frankbeswick, on 03/23/2019