Haunted Holidays: From Dickens to Hat Man

This holiday season, we're reviving a spooky Victorian tradition: ghost stories by the fire! Ever wonder why scary tales were part of the holly-jolly festivities? In this episode, we dive into the history of Victorian Christmas ghost stories, from the influence of Queen Victoria to the rise of printed tales like Charles Dickens’ iconic A Christmas Carol.We also explore how America embraced a sweeter, less spooky holiday tradition and sidelined ghostly encounters to Halloween. But why not bring some eerie fun back to Christmas?🎁 As a special gift, I’m sharing a chilling personal story I’ve never told before. It’s about an unforgettable experience I had as a child—a fiery night, an ominous silhouette, and the unexplainable quiet of a forest cabin. Was it the infamous Hat Man or something else entirely?🎄 Tune in for historical trivia, holiday chills, and my firsthand brush with the paranormal. It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for ghost stories! 👻 Portland's Most Haunted Tour: Ghosts, History, and Halloween AdventuresSleep Paralysis - “You’re Never Going to Wake Up!”🔗 Keywords: Victorian Christmas ghost stories, Hat Man encounter, Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, haunted cabins, spooky holiday traditions, paranormal history, holiday ghost tales.Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! If you have any true crime, paranormal, or witchy stories you'd like to share with us & possibly have them read (out loud) on an episode, email us at [email protected] or use this link. There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources