In the Oranges and Lemons nursery rhyme, each of a number of London church bells calls out a short phrase. Several different interpretations of the text are possible, including onomatopoeia, regional/historical character, practices of children’s …
On Top of Old Smokey is a traditional folk song from the US which has gone on to be recorded by numerous artists over the years, despite still being sung as a playground tune. It …
The magpie is a bird that has a curious connection with superstitions, being viewed as sinister in Europe but a positive omen in other countries such as China and Korea. One for Sorrow is a …
One, Two, Three, Four, Five Once I Caught a Fish Alive is a traditional nursery rhyme that is perfect for helping younger children learn to count. Other similar nursery rhymes include Ten in a Bed …
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An English nursery rhyme, Old Mother Hubbard was first printed extensively in 1805 although the exact origins and date of creation are hotly disputed. The first printed version was titled The Comic Adventures of Old …
Over the River and Through the Woods has its roots in Thanksgiving, with the original version by Lydia Maria Child published in 1844. The lyrics are the author’s own recollections of visiting family during childhood …
One Two Buckle My Shoe is one of the oldest nursery rhymes which is still popular today. It can be traced back to Massachusetts in around 1780, but it wasn’t until 1805 that it was …
Old King Cole is an old English nursery rhyme that was first published in 1708. There is very little reliable information known about the identity of King Cole. Illustrations of Old King Cole most often …