It is important because it offers great relatability to readers. Folk tales from across Europe enrich the cultural value of fairy tales. The folk stories collected by the Brothers Grimm can help trace the history of the surrounding regions of Europe. People often pass down popular stories across generations. The Grimms collecting stories from a wide variety of people also builds greater relatability for readers. People, young and old, working and upper classes, women and men, can all learn and enjoy the stories because they can all relate to the events depicted in the film.