National tooth fairy day

Did you know that today we celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day??
I celebrated the day by teaching students about.... What else?Teeth! Ha!
We have a special pillow we tuck teeth in at our house when little ones lose their teeth...it only comes out for that special night when the Tooth Fairy visits and then is returned to the linen closet. (that keeps it special :))

Here is a little background on National Tooth Fairy Day.....

February 28, 2012 is

National Tooth Fairy Day

For hundreds of years people have shared mystical legends, stories, and traditions about the loss of baby teeth. The early Europeans buried children’s teeth so witches and evil spirits couldn’t use them for voodoo. The Vikings believed that children's teeth had magical powers that could help them fight in battle. They would pay their children for their lost baby teeth and string them onto necklaces and other jewelry.



Over time, people began to share stories about a Tooth Mouse who scampers around town and steals children's teeth in the middle of the night. The story of the mouse evolved into the story of the Tooth Fairy who leaves treasures under children's pillows in exchange for their lost teeth.



Tooth Fairy traditions are still popular today. Kids all over the world place their lost baby teeth under their pillows at night and look forward to a wonderful surprise in the morning. Happy National Tooth Fairy Day!

Oh and for those of you with a SERiOUS SWeeT ToOtH liKe me.....these are my latest addiction....
If you haven't tried them you must track them down...I found mine at WalmArt.
Raffaello Coconut Candy.....YUMMY!  Yes these are good enough to hide from the family.....I stash mine behind the cook books ! Ha! (nobody EVER looks there!)
eNjOy!