Fairy Dust is a magical, sparkling material. The fairy either dips her hands in a Fairy Dust Bottle that’s hidden in her garments, or releases the dust by waving her magic wand. And what does this magical substance do? It can cast a spell or allow something amazing to happen. Here’s a brief excerpt from Peter Pan:
Peter Pan: This won’t do. What’s the matter with you? All it takes is faith and trust. Oh! And something I forgot. Dust!
Wendy, John: Dust?
Michael: Dust?
Peter Pan: Yep, just a little bit of pixie dust. Now, think of the happiest things. It’s the same as having wings.
So it seems that Fairy Dust (or Pixie Dust as J.M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, called it) can make us fly. But of course, we have to believe!
Fairy Wands are usually made of various kinds of wood. They can also be made of metal, copper being a favorite material.
Spells, using magic dust or wands, can make our wishes come true, render us invisible, protect us from harm, heal us, or they can blind us, make us stumble, etc. In other words, spells can cause any number of wonderful and/or awful conditions.
Cinderella’s fairy godmother used her wand to turn a pumpkin into a handsome coach, her dog into a coachman, and Cinderella’s rags into a beautiful gown. And what magic words did she use along with waving of her wand? You know them! Salaga doola, menchika boola–bibbidi, bobbidi, boo!
Here’s to more whimsy in your life!
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