Mermaid

Mermaid tails, costume, and cosplay ideas
Ever wish to be a mermaid?
If you've ever wondered what it would be like to have a mermaid tail instead of legs, this is your chance! Why choose a boring costume for a Halloween, Mardi Gras, or masquerade party when you can have a mermaid costume? Such an enchanting mermaid costume would be quite the attention-grabber at any event. A mermaid costume can be put together quite easily, whether you choose to buy one, have one made to your specifications, or even sew a mermaid costume yourself!

Adorable mermaid fabric, ribbons, and notions
Need some mermaid print fabric?
If you love mermaids, you'll want to plan a project with mermaid-themed fabric. A large quilt lends itself wonderfully as you can then use some of each of the great mermaid fabrics available nowadays to create a whimsical mermaid design. Those with children may also consider using mermaid print fabric to create adorable little dresses (and matching clothes for a doll, too!). This is always a popular choice for novelty prints.

Flippant tails: mermaid myths, legends, and folklore
What is a mermaid?
Mermaids are marine beings commonly depicted as having human-like upper bodies and piscine lower bodies. Their existence has been reported for centuries by sea-faring folk, but has been dismissed as either mere superstition or the confusion of a drunken sailor. The public commonly assumes that the sailor has seen a semi-aquatic animal such as a seal or a manatee. The word "mermaid" is a combination of "mer" ("sea") and "maid" ("woman"). Male mermaids are termed "mermen".

Fun mermaid books for children and babies
Looking for children's mermaid books?
If you're tired of your children carrying on about pink sparkly Disney princesses, why not give other fairy tales a try? There are other mermaids besides Ariel that your children would love to read about. There's a wide variety of mermaid fairy tale books available starting with the original version of The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Anderson. For younger children, mermaid colouring books and activity books can be a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon. There's even mermaid books suitable...

Annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade
What is the Coney Island Mermaid parade?
The Mermaid Parade was founded in 1983 by Dick Zigun, and is done in the tradition of early Coney Island Mardi Gras celebrations. It is held on the Saturday closest to the start of summer (circa 21 June). Partial to near-full nudity is common during the festival, but the parade itself is also very much a family event with numerous children present. Parade participants dress in costume, typically a mermaid or merman --- though other sea creatures, pirates, and sailors are frequently seen. The...

Mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs, Florida
History of Weeki Wachee Springs
Weeki Wachee Springs is a Roadside America attraction founded in 1946 by Newton Perry. He had the site cleared and a theatre built to house underwater mermaid shows right in the spring. The doors opened 13 October 1947. By the 1950s it had become one of the most popular American tourist attractions with crowds coming to see the mermaids swimming. Former mermaids even come to perform each year in special Mermaids of Yesteryear shows. Weeki Wachee Springs is open every day of the year except T...

Beautiful mermaid tattoos -- ideas, designs, and gifts
Looking for mermaid tattoo ideas?
If you're thinking about getting a mermaid design, you know that there are so many options for a mermaid tattoo design. You can go with something more old school or get a modern mermaid tattoo. You might also consider finding a temporary mermaid tattoo or two while deciding on the perfect mermaid tattoo design for you.

Free printable beautiful mermaid coloring pages
Looking for mermaid coloring pages?
Mermaids are great to colour on a rainy afternoon. Their bright tail colours will brighten up any dreary afternoon, and colouring whiles away the time nicely. I've located some of the best mermaid colouring pages for you. The mermaid line arts here are all pre-screened and kid-safe. Kids and adults alike will enjoy colouring these mermaid designs!

Japanese mermaid manga books and anime DVDs
Looking for mermaid manga?
Mermaids are a surprising popular theme for Japanese manga. Perennial favourite manga mermaids include Rumiko Takahashi's Mermaid series and Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch, with new ones produced regularly. Fortunately for English-speaking fans, several of these mermaid manga have been translated by American manga distributors.