The Legend of The Tooth Fairy
- Malvina S.
- Jan 9
- 3 min read
Stories about The Tooth Fairy started to appear ever since the XVII century. But details on the myth vary around the world.
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The Tooth Fairy- Magical Set for Losing the Baby Teeth
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Who is The Tooth Fairy?
The Tooth Fairy is a magical being that appears when a child starts losing their baby teeth. She collects the teeth and leaves behind a reward.
When does The Tooth Fairy come?
At night time, when the child is asleep, the fairy sneaks to retrieve the lost tooth. In most cases it is hidden under the pillow, but around the world there are many different traditions.
Different places to throw the lost tooth:
· into the fire
· in a mouse’s den
· on top of a wall
· on the roof of the house
· buried in the earth
· in the hollow of a tree
· backwards, between the legs
· in a box
· in a shoe
· in a glass
What kind of gifts does The Tooth Fairy leave behind?
In tooth's place, the fairy leaves behind a small gift. In the days of old it was a coin, now she gives new toothbrushes, or other oral hygiene accessories. Sometimes de even offers sweets as a reward for an especially shiny tooth. In the last few decades (2000-2020) the payment for a tooth varied between 1-5 USD.
Where does The Tooth Fairy come from?
The Tooth Fairy comes from a Magical Land, that’s why she’s always young, although she lived for many, many years.
Why does The Tooth Fairy collect the baby teeth?
In the Magical Land from where The Tooth Fairy comes, the baby teeth shine like stars, because they are full of childhood’s magic, especially if they are well taken care of and clean. It is one of the reasons why the fairy insists on a good oral hygiene. The fairies (for there are many, led by their queen) use the children’s teeth to illuminate their land. Also, it is believed that the baby teeth bring good luck.
What does The Tooth Fairy look like?
In many cultures the fairy is a little mouse, in others she’s a magpie. Although nobody has seen her, we can imagine she can shapeshift as she likes, as if by magic. As any fairy she has wings, for faster transportation between realms, in flight. And so that she’s not heard when she enters the child’s room.
The Tooth Fairy has helped many generations of children to learn the rules of good oral hygiene and get rid of the fear of going to the dentist. She always makes the baby teeth losing time a magical one.
You can buy The Tooth Fairy Printable Set from the Socolossal Shop
It contains:
* Guide for Parents
* Oral Hygiene Brochure
* Report for The Lost Tooth
* Receipt for The Lost Tooth
* Notes signed by the Tooth Fairy
* Tiny Envelopes for the notes
* Tooth Fairy Stamp Stickers (to seal the envelopes)
* Tooth Fairy Wings Stickers
* Baby Teeth Stickers
* Box to Keep the Baby Teeth
* Box for the set
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