Deck the Hall with Horror: 66

What this episode covers

In which Carla revisits the Victorian Christmas tradition of scary stories at Christmas by reading four horror classics of the era--and, in doing so, explores the not-well-known genesis of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, as well as the four-hundred-year-old origins of “Deck the Halls”. Things get silly and eerie in turn. Come sit by the fire and enjoy some cupcakes and wassail. (Original episodes from 2017 and 2018 with new content) Original episodes:32: What the Dickens47: Victorian Christmas: The Goblin and the Paw Suggested Reading and Sources::A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings by Charles Dickens: https://bookshop.org/a/6560/9780141195858Victorian Christmas Cookbook and Traditions by The Chiappa Sisters: https://bookshop.org/a/6560/9781976492907A Merry, Very Victorian Christmas!: Trivia, Tales and Traditions from 19th Century America by Janet Emily Demarest: https://bookshop.org/a/6560/9781537494470 Download different versions of sheet music for “Deck the Hall”/“Deck the Halls” for free: christmasmusicsongs.com/piano-sheet-music/deck-the-halls-sheet-music-for-piano.html How to make your own Christmas Crackers/Party Poppers: jennifermaker.com/make-christmas-crackers-party-poppers/ Music: Rue Royale, “Deck the Halls“, used under Creative CommonsTheme song and stinger: “Comadreamers I” by Haunted Me, off their Pleasure album, used with permission How to Support Cupcakes:Audible: https://www.audible.com/ep/creator?source_code=PDTGBPD060314004RCare/Of Vitamins: https://takecareof.com/invites/chr4bwPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/theremightbecupcakesand please visit my lovely sponsors that share their ads on my episodes.Where to Find Cupcakes:Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theremightbecupcakesFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theremightbecupcakesTwitter: @mightbecupcakesInstagram: @theremightbecupcakes and @carlahauntedReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theremightbecupcakes r/theremightbecupcakesGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/804047-there-might-be-cupcakes-podcast-groupContact: [email protected] Complete list of ways to listen to the podcast on the sidebar at http://theremightbecupcakes.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/there-might-be-cupcakes-podcast--4761852/support.

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