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Spirits of the Season

Christmas Hauntings

Tanya Kirk editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:British Library Publishing

Published:18th Oct '18

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This collection features chilling Christmas ghost stories, showcasing how the festive season can be intertwined with haunting experiences in Spirits of the Season.

In Spirits of the Season, festive cheer is transformed into unsettling dread through a captivating collection of ghostly tales. This anthology showcases the finest Christmas ghost stories from the 1850s to the 1960s, revealing how the holiday spirit can take a dark turn. As the warmth of the season envelops the living, restless spirits emerge to disrupt the merriment, creating an atmosphere where joy mingles with fear.

The traditional symbols of Christmas are given a chilling twist in these narratives. Christmas trees, typically symbols of joy and celebration, become hosts to spiteful pagan entities, while the Devil himself makes an appearance during village pantomimes. Each story weaves a rich tapestry of seasonal hauntings, reminding us that the darker side of the holidays is just as real as the joy and warmth we celebrate.

As winter nights grow longer and the flickering glow of the hearth begins to fade, the uninvited guests gather in the shadows. Spirits of the Season is a distinctive assortment of haunting tales that invites readers to explore the intersection of festivity and fear, illustrating how the spirit world can intertwine with our own during the most wonderful time of the year.

ISBN: 9780712352529

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

288 pages