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On dark Christmas nights, the veil thins. In Victorian England, it was tradition to gather by the fire on Christmas Eve & tell ghost stories—Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is the most famous survivor of this once-widespread custom. Telling “winter tales” until midnight was believed to keep evil spirits at bay while the Saviour was born.
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🎨'Scrooge and the ghost of Marley,' by Arthur Rackham.
It must be the stifling heat that is causing an unseasonal spike in sales of my two volumes of Victorian & Edwardian Christmas ghost stories. If you need a chill, they are available in paperback & Kindle https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Stories-Christmas-Charlotte-Riddell/dp/B0CL6YN5LR
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I enjoy a good festive ghost story all year round. I edited this illustrated collection of classic and obscure stories a few years ago. Available in paperback and Kindle from all Amazon marketplaces.
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With February almost upon us, I'm surprised that my two volumes of vintage Christmas ghost stories are still selling strongly.
www.amazon.com/Ghost-Stories-Christmas-Charles-Dickens/dp/B0BHMPR3RY
www.amazon.com/Ghost-Stories-Christmas-Charlotte-Riddell/dp/B0CL6YN5LR
The History of Telling Ghost Stories at Christmas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_MWXeIsGF4 #Horror #Christmas #ChristmasGhostStories #Ghosts #History
Anyone interested in #ChristmasGhostStories? Heard this is a UK thing but we got a bit in Canada with the traditional reading of Alan Maitland's "The Shepherd" on the #CBC. Other than A Christmas Carol, what other seasonal ghost stories are your favourites? https://youtube.com/watch?v=j2_bLEqmBi0
The History of Telling Ghost Stories at Christmas
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http://georgelthomas.com/2023/12/20/the-history-of-telling-ghost-stories-at-christmas/
Day 17 of the Yuletide Hauntings Advent Calendar takes us to Pendeen Fogou in Cornwall...
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Day 15 of the Yuletide Hauntings Advent Calendar: Hever Castle. Anne Boleyn seems to get around as I hear she haunts a few different locations.
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Christmas ghost stories have a long tradition in the UK, but outside of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, I can't say I've seen much of one in Canada. Are Christmas ghost stories traditional for you? #GhostStories #Christmas #ChristmasGhostStories
If you are looking for festive ghostly chills, the second of my edited collections of Victorian and Edwardian Christmas ghost stories is available on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Stories-Christmas-Charlotte-Riddell/dp/B0CL6YN5LR
Doug Gibson of the Plan 9 Crunch Podcast reads from the second volume of Christmas ghost stories edited by myself, Ghost Stories For Christmas, Volume Two. The Ghost Summons by Ada Buisson is a horrifying festive tale. It was published in 1868, two years after Buisson's death.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifufNLrU9_8
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Here is an interview I did with Plan 9 Blog about Ghost Stories For Christmas, Volume One. Thanks to Arnold Petit for the photo.
https://planninecrunch.blogspot.com/2022/12/ghost-stories-for-christmas-underscores.html
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I love Christmas ghost stories, so I edited this collection of 30 Victorian & Edwardian festive ghostly tales. It's available in physical and Kindle formats at www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHMPR3RY
There are five days left until Christmas.
I’ve started listening to an audiobook of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens as I like to revisit this tale every December.
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The History of Telling Ghost Stories at Christmas
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http://georgelthomas.com/2023/12/20/the-history-of-telling-ghost-stories-at-christmas/
The History of Telling Ghost Stories at Christmas
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all well!
It’s that time of year again—the time for eggnog and Christmas cookies, and as the winter nights draw close and turn chilly, there is no better time for telling a ghost story around the fireplace or, if you’re anything like me, reading them in bed at night. But when did this tradition begin? Why do we like to tell ghost stories at Christmas? Let’s explore!
The History of Telling Ghost Stories at Christmas
When it comes to Christmas, our minds are usually filled with images of lovely decorations, festive foods, big, beautiful trees and joyful celebrations with loved ones. However, Christmas is sometimes also known for its darker side, as despite it being associated with Halloween, many people have long enjoyed the tradition of telling ghost stories during the winter period, particularly in the UK.
For centuries, people have huddled together to tell spooky tales during the festive period to entertain and frighten themselves, with the tradition having some of its roots in the pagan festivals of the winter solstice and the Christian holiday of Christmas.
The winter solstice, also known as Yule, was celebrated by ancient people to mark the longest night of the year. It was believed that on this night, supernatural spirits roamed the earth, and people lit bonfires and candles to ward them off.
During the Victorian era, authors such as Charles Dickens and M.R. James wrote popular ghost stories set during Christmas. These stories were often told during Christmas Eve gatherings, where families would sit together around the fireplace and share stories of ghosts, goblins, and other supernatural creatures. Classic tales such as A Christmas Carol and The Turn of the Screw are still enjoyed by audiences across the globe during the holiday season.
The tradition of telling spooky tales during the holidays continued well into the 20th century, with popular television shows and movies often featuring Christmas-themed ghost stories. Podcasts and online forums, in more recent times, have become popular platforms for sharing festively spooky tales, too.
Whatever the reason, the tradition of telling ghost stories at Christmastime shows no signs of slowing down. Whether you prefer to read a classic tale by the fire with a mug of something warm, watch a spooky movie with loved ones, or create your own ghostly story to share, this tradition will surely keep us entertained for years to come.
So why not add a glimmer of spookiness to your Christmas this year and indulge in the age-old tradition yourself? It could be a fun way to bond with your loved ones and to keep alive a unique and fascinating part of our cultural heritage.
Do you like a good ghost story? Let me know below.
As ever, thank you for stopping by to read my words today!
Until next time,
George
© 2023 GLT
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Some ghostly reading for Christmas!
https://amazon.com/Ghost-Stories-Christmas-Charles-Dickens/dp/B0BHMPR3RY/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=Spbzn&content-id=amzn1.sym.da24a24a-8edd-4b61-8b08-8da82b8fa54e%3Aamzn1.symc.0be80b80-fece-46bc-88bd-c8e6394f049e&pf_rd_p=da24a24a-8edd-4b61-8b08-8da82b8fa54e&pf_rd_r=DSKK3R7XZ714MEF9XA4S&pd_rd_wg=NlR6Z&pd_rd_r=b96927f3-959f-4e7e-9702-6b59c401ab6c&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m… #ChristmasGiftIdeas #Christmas2023 #Christmasbook #ChristmasGhostStories #Christmasanthology #ChristmasHorror
The Christmas Mourner - A Christmas Ghost Story by Marian McCarthy : https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Mourner-Ghost-Story-Responder-ebook/dp/B09NH6KWCB/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=free+paranormal+stories&qid=1701950928&sr=8-12
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"Halloa! Below there!" What calls to the lonely signal-man in his railway cutting?
This audiobook version has been, read, produced, scored, and mixed by Westley Smith.
Available on: Apple podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible and most podcast providers
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"Mark Gatiss on His Love of Christmas Horror, M.R. James, and Real-Life Ghost Stories" https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/mark-gatiss-christmas-horror-mr-james-ghost-stories/?fbclid=IwAR0aDSE3KtTqMy0g35gxtejQNHdKBun10xXmdnbmpWdmhm2UoI8GHRs9j0U
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You can read an uinterview with me and a review of my edited anthology Gost Stories For Christmas, Volume One on Doug Gibson’s Plan 9 Crunch blog.
https://planninecrunch.blogspot.com/2022/12/ghost-stories-for-christmas-underscores.html
Thanks to Arnold Petit for the photo. https://www.youtube.com/c/LaGrandeHanterie
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Listen to Linda Gould's wonderful reading of the Charles Dickens' Christmas story The Goblins who Stole a Sexton on her Kaidankai podcast. Published 7 years before A Christmas Carol, it has many similarities & can be seen as a prototype for the more famous story.
https://www.spreaker.com/user/14934803/goblins-sexton-dickens?fbclid=IwAR1x70yiLmPQnu2hw2rS-y9dwPNjZnnuvc7L_eraAxWWLcdC3K-4E2AQjfY
Read the story in my anthology Ghost Stories For Christmas, Volume One. https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Stories-Christmas-Charles-Dickens/dp/B0BHMPR3RY?fbclid=IwAR1U02gp_bRBy0rfKTTMjzkR5Mvhs6jDsLhTl6TuI9bAgiurTSEO44Nvftc
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SEASONS GREETINGS!! - 24/12/22 - This is Raynham Hall, a beautiful country mansion in the English county of Norfolk. It has been said that the property is haunted by the famous Brown Lady.
Series One, Two, and Three are still available on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible and most podcast platforms.
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Shepherd asked me to write about my five favourite Christmas ghost books. What are yours?
https://shepherd.com/best-books/ghostly-christmas-stories
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