And so, this week’s column features Raggedy Ann and Andy Day which is held on June 12 th every year. Some of my readers may share the nostalgia that I have, having grown up with a Raggedy Ann ...

Also, the sculptures of the raggedy dolls are coupled with the mural made in commemoration of the two. The Raggedy Ann and Andy mural was painted downtown by the Walldogs in 2012 to commemorate ...

Marcella died in 1915, but her father continued to tell Raggedy Ann's story. In 1918, the first doll and book were created, and in 1920, Raggedy Andy appeared to add some mischief to the stories.

The Fallbrook, Calif., doll artist said she tried to show Gruelle around 1918, a few years after he created Raggedy Ann, and included her and her brother Raggedy Andy on Gruelle's shoulders ...

But in her day, Raggedy Ann was under many a tree on Christmas morning. Raggedy Ann and her brother Andy, who would come later, were also beloved literary characters that taught kindness and honesty.

I just bought my last items in June at the 18th annual Raggedy Ann and Andy Festival in Arcola, Ill. I have attended 10 festivals. They are so much fun, and there are so many Raggedy Ann items to buy.