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Podcast: Stories of the Supernatural
Episode: Spirits of the Season | Christmas Ghost Stories 2024 | Podcast
Description: The tradition of telling ghost stories at Christmas dates back to oral storytelling practices, where tales of the supernatural were shared around the fire or in hushed whispers. During the Victorian era (1837-1901), Christmas was a time for family gatherings around the hearth, where storytelling was a common pastime. Ghost stories, with their elements of danger and the supernatural, were a natural fit for these gatherings, offering a thrilling contrast to the warmth and safety of the home.STORIES: How Fear Departed from the Long Gallery by E.F. Benson ...