My chosen story is Hansel and Gretel

1.Where in the world are Hansel and Gretel From:
 originated in German for the great famine which caused desperate people to abandon young children to fend for themselves or even resort to cannibalism

2. Who is it important to:
It is important to the Germans who suffered from the great famine and all the children who had to fend for themselves

Link to the story:
http://www.ivyjoy.com/fables/hansel.html