Articles by Nighty Night Stories

Explore the enchanting legacy of the Brothers Grimm in literature and entertainment, and discover how their fairy tales, from “Cinderella” to “Snow White,” have inspired bedtime stories, movies, and major companies like Disney. Uncover the magic that has captivated audiences worldwide.

The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, are synonymous with childhood wonder. Their collection, Grimm’s Fairy Tales, has captivated readers for generations with tales of talking animals, wicked stepmothers, and brave princesses. But the Grimms were more than just storytellers; they were scholars who ignited a global fascination with folklore and profoundly influenced the course of […]

Fairy tales, the bedrock of our childhood fantasies, are not just repositories of morals and heroics but also of humor and wit. Among the myriad characters that populate these tales, some stand out for their ability to induce laughter and delight with their antics, peculiarities, and sometimes, their sheer absurdity. Here, we delve into a […]

One of the most enjoyable aspects of hearing a fairy tale is being introduced to some of the weirdest and wackiest characters imaginable. Some of the characters who made our list are very well-known, whereas others are quite obscure. Read on, and enjoy this list of the five weirdest fairy tale characters from around the […]

Many adults will recall having fairy tales read to them when they were children, and experiencing a little jolt of fear when hearing about some of the frightening characters who dwelled within the pages of their storybooks. In this list, you will read about the five of the scariest fairy tale characters. Some are well-known, […]

“Once Upon A Time…” We are all familiar with these four words. When we hear them, no matter what our age is, we instinctively know that we are about to hear a fairy tale. Fairy tales have the ability to transport us back to our childhood, and they contain universal themes that are timeless. Even […]