Victorian Ghost Histories of Christmas Pasts

from Ghoulish Tendencies · host Gabi Fiore & Kim Douthit

Join us as we give you a solid history lesson on the origin stories of Victorian Christmas ghost stories, how they evolved, and why we still feel the urge for horror when days grow short and nights become long. We hope we don't spoil too much Christmas joy, as there truly is a balance of fear and horror among the jolly celebration of the winter season.Join our Ghoulish Tendencies Podcast Patreon for an extended episode and reading of an authentic Victorian Christmas ghost story.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GhoulishTendenciesReferences and show notes at www.ghoulishtendencies.com. IG: @ghoulishtendenciespodcastFB: @ghoulishtendenciespodcastTwitter: @ghoulishpodcastResearched, Written, Edited & Produced by Gabi FioreMusic by Dan Moretti

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Charles Dickens wasn't the only one who wrote Christmas ghost stories. Where did they come from? Why Christmas ghost stories and not Halloween?

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