Folktales

Folktales is a general term for different varieties of traditional narrative. The telling of stories appears to be a cultural universal, common to basic and complex societies alike. Even the forms folktales take are certainly similar from culture to culture, and comparative studies of themes and narrative ways have been successful in showing these relationships. Also it is considered to be an oral tale to be told for everybody.

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Susie's Christmas Present
I was the oldest, and had two brothers and three little sisters. We did not have a beautiful home like this.
Festival > Christmas
Connecticut > USA
 

Christmas Under the Snow
It was just before Christmas, and Mr. Barnes was starting for the nearest village. The family were out at the door to see him start.
Festival > Christmas
Mumbai > India
 

Stan Stoat and Willie Weasel make a Boat
Stan Stoat and Willie Weasel were making a sailing boat. "Just think of the fun we can have, sailing down the river on hot summer days...
English
 

Hide and Seek
One night Willie Brown-eyes suggested they should play hide-and-seek a new way...
English