Fairies were thought of as nature spirits of a lower order—to some extent, of demonic character—who dwelt in springs, forests and caves. They were, in general, well disposed towards human beings, though they were not slow to punish those...

FAIRIES. Fay, the old word for "fairy," is thought to come from the Latin fata, which signifies the Fates, supernatural women who appear beside the cradle of a newborn infant to decide its future. The fairies invited to Sleeping...

A fairy (also fay, fey, fae, faerie; collectively, wee folk, good folk, people of peace, and other euphemisms)[1] is the name given to a type of mythological being or legendary creature, a form of nature spirit, often described as metaphysical,...

Nanette Newman had worked wonders, but how could Procter & Gamble continue to ram home the message Fairy is still the longer lasting liquid? In a masterstroke, it drew inspiration from one of the greater cornerstones of British popular culture -- Blue Peter.......

No fairy, lively dancing lift 'Nutcracker' By TOM STRINI Journal Sentinel dance critic Sunday, December 14, 2003 Michael Pink has booted the Sugarplum Fairy from his new "Nutcracker," which the Milwaukee Ballet christened Friday. The Sugarplum's sole reason for being...

Former President Bill Clinton says his comment about Barack Obama telling a "fairy tale" about opposing the war in Iraq has been misconstrued as a criticism of the senator's run for the Democratic nomination."There's nothing 'fairy tale' about his campaign. It's real, it's strong, and...

Michelle Obama said Sunday her husband is the person America needs in the White House right now and criticized anyone who would dismiss his campaign as being built on illusion or fairy tale.She said Barack Obama is the right candidate "not because of the color...