Round and round the tree of gold
Round and Round dance we.
So doth the great world spin from of old
Summer and winter, and fire and cold,
Song that is sung and tale that is told,
Even as we dance, that fold and unfold
Round the stem of the fairy tree.


Andrew Lang (1844-1912)from "The Terrible Head"
An excerpt from the book"Fairies"
An Anthrology of Verses and Prose.
"Lorez Books"

The Fairy Ring Mushroom marks the boundaries of the fairy dancing ring.

Fairies often dance in circles and this is what is referred to as a fairy ring.

You must never get too close to the dancing of a fairy ring or you may find yourself so enchanted with the music and fun that your caught up in the dance. When a human joins the ring he or she is forever compelled to dance the whole night long. A fairy dancing night equals almost 7 years or more to us mortal humans.

If you see a friend caught in a fairie ring, gram them by their shirt-tails and very quickly

"PULL THEM OUT"

 It has been proved by modern scientist that some fairy rings are over 600 years old.