114: Christmas Ghost Stories in Victorian England and Beyond
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill dive into the fascinating and spooky tradition of Christmas ghost stories. Did you know that sharing ghostly tales during the winter months has been a beloved custom in cultures around the world? While Charles Dickens didn’t invent the idea of Christmas ghosts, his classic novella A Christmas Carol captivated Victorian readers and sparked a craze for supernatural stories during the holiday season. But here’s the twist—this chilling tradition never really caught on in America. Curious why? Tune in now to uncover the origins, evolution, and eerie…
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