8 Magical Ways to Celebrate International Fairy Day
Pixie dust optional, but strongly suggested.
Mythical, magical and the subject of some of our favorite stories, fairies have captured our imaginations for centuries. And today we celebrate them! International Fairy Day falls during the week of Midsummer — a week-long event centered around the Summer Solstice — when it's believed that the veil between our world and Tír na nÓg, the fairy land of eternal youth, is temporarily lifted. Be on the lookout at dawn and dusk, when fairies are the most active, to catch a glimpse of one of these magical creatures!
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Celebrate this enchanted time with some of our favorite fairy-friendly garden projects, recipes and costumes.
Build a Fairy Garden
Chelsea Faulkner
Make Your Own: How to Plant a Miniature Fairy Garden
Play Dress Up
Brian Patrick Flynn
Make This: DIY Fairy Princess Costume
The Pups Can Play Too!
Adorable Dog in Fairy Halloween Costume
Photo by: H. Camille Smith
H. Camille Smith
Make This: DIY Pet Fairy Costume
Make a Flower Crown
Image courtesy of Jeremy Harwell
Make This: DIY Wildflower Crown
Eat Some Fairy Bread
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This sweet Australian treat is a combo of white bread, butter and TONS of sprinkles. When you've had your fill, be sure to leave out a few slices overnight with a glass of milk for the fairies to enjoy.
Make This: Fairy Bread Recipe
Or Whip Up Some Pixie Dust Gelatin Shots
Daniel Collopy
Just sprinkle a little edible glitter over your favorite gelatin shots for a boozy treat any fairy would love.
Make These: Gelatin Shimmer Shots
Read a Fairy Tale
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Or watch a fairy movie!
Spot a Fairy
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Fairies are most visible outside during the "'tween" times - dawn, dusk and midnight - especially near water or after a rainstorm. While looking for fairies, keep your eyes unfocused, directing your gaze just to the left or right of places that fairies like to frequent — thick tree roots, moss covered rocks, shorelines and underneath large, green leaves.
How will you know if you've spotted a fairy? Watch for glowing orbs of light, listen for strange, melodic music and, if you see a dragonfly, unfocus your eyes. The fae often disguise themselves as dragonflies when they suspect they're being watched!
