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Category Archives: Birch

Fool and the Birch Tree

Spirit of Trees Posted on May 6, 2012 by BostonTerrierJuly 31, 2012

http://zeluna.net/russian-fairy-tale-thefoolandthebirchtree.html

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Posted in Birch, Humor, Russia

Silver Plate and the Transparent Apple

Spirit of Trees Posted on April 3, 2012 by BostonTerrierApril 3, 2012

http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/type0780.html#russia

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Posted in Apple, Birch, Europe, Russia, Wonder Tales/Fairy Tales

The Lady in White

Spirit of Trees Posted on March 30, 2012 by BostonTerrierMay 6, 2012

A Czech Tale As Retold by Cristy West Every day, from spring until fall, young Bethushka took her flock of sheep to graze near a grove of birches. In her pocket was a spindle for spinning flax into thread. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Birch, Czechoslovakia, Environmental Stewardship, Europe, Good for Young Ages, Parables/Wisdom Tales, Wonder Tales/Fairy Tales

Mikku and the Trees

Spirit of Trees Posted on March 30, 2012 by BostonTerrierMay 6, 2012

A Tale from Estonia Retold by Margaret Read MacDonald One day Mikku went to gather firewood. He could have walked into the forest and gathered fallen branches. But that was a lot of trouble. Instead he decided to just chop … Continue reading →

Posted in Birch, Cherry, Environmental Stewardship, Europe, Forest, Good for Young Ages, Maple, Parables/Wisdom Tales
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