Download or read book The Spirits of Christmas written by Sylvia Shults and published by Crossroad Press. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What darkness lurks beneath the Season of Lights? T'was the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring … but are you sure about that? The dark winter nights can hold many secrets. Sylvia Shults has gathered over 120 tales of Christmas ghosts, giving new meaning to "the dead of winter". Shults organizes the book around seven themes. They encompass everything from strange Christmas customs ("We Wish You A Merry Christmas … Or Else!"), to the season's monsters ("He Sees You When You're Sleeping"), to ghost stories of Christmas ("'Tis The Season" and "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear"). Unwrap this book, and shiver your way through this great collection of gho-ho-hosts.
Download or read book The Spirits of Yuletide written by Macabre Maine and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cozy up with ten tales of ghostly lore. This is the season of many sacred October and early November holidays such as: Samhain, Day of the Dead Dia de los Muertos, All Saints Day/All Souls Day, and all those blessed holidays around Halloween, where many celebrate the thinning of the veil, and honor spirits in one form or another. Yet, this is not the end of the celebrating . . . with Winter Solstice in December, along with the Victorian tradition of telling ghost stories, many folktale traditions are woven into the Christmas and Yule Season, and it is here that we like to keep the traditions of lore and ghost stories of your going with retellings and new stories to share.
Download or read book Pagan Christmas written by Christian Rätsch and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-10-24 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An examination of the sacred botany and the pagan origins and rituals of Christmas • Analyzes the symbolism of the many plants associated with Christmas • Reveals the shamanic rituals that are at the heart of the Christmas celebration The day on which many commemorate the birth of Christ has its origins in pagan rituals that center on tree worship, agriculture, magic, and social exchange. But Christmas is no ordinary folk observance. It is an evolving feast that over the centuries has absorbed elements from cultures all over the world--practices that give plants and plant spirits pride of place. In fact, the symbolic use of plants at Christmas effectively transforms the modern-day living room into a place of shamanic ritual. Christian Rätsch and Claudia Müller-Ebeling show how the ancient meaning of the botanical elements of Christmas provides a unique view of the religion that existed in Europe before the introduction of Christianity. The fir tree was originally revered as the sacred World Tree in northern Europe. When the church was unable to drive the tree cult out of people’s consciousness, it incorporated the fir tree by dedicating it to the Christ child. Father Christmas in his red-and-white suit, who flies through the sky in a sleigh drawn by reindeer, has his mythological roots in the shamanic reindeer-herding tribes of arctic Europe and Siberia. These northern shamans used the hallucinogenic fly agaric mushroom, which is red and white, to make their soul flights to the other world. Apples, which figure heavily in Christmas baking, are symbols of the sun god Apollo, so they find a natural place at winter solstice celebrations of the return of the sun. In fact, the authors contend that the emphasis of Christmas on green plants and the promise of the return of life in the dead of winter is just an adaptation of the pagan winter solstice celebration.
Download or read book The Spirits of Christmas written by David R Wood and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With prose and beautiful illustrations guiding you, a world of enchantment awaits as you travel to meet many of the most beloved characters of Christmas time - the many names, faces, and global traditions of Santa Claus. Created with both children and adults in mind, The Spirits of Christmas: A Celebration of Yuletide Icons from Around the World is as fitting sitting on a nightstand for bedtime stories as it is on a coffee table as a conversation piece. And so it begins: "In the crisp embrace of winter, as the world adorns itself in a festive cloak, there's a quiet magic that stirs in the air. It's a season where legends from corners far and wide come alive, each contributing uniquely to the holiday spirit. From the rooftops of Amsterdam where Sinterklaas leaves thoughtful gifts, to the starlit skies of Italy where La Befana flies on her broomstick, each iconic figure brings a distinct flavor of joy and wonder. These timeless characters, woven into the fabric of various cultures, do more than just fill stockings or leave presents under trees. In Finland, Joulupukki, the Yule Goat, brings not only gifts but also the promise of light in the darkest time of the year. In the bustling streets of New York, Santa Claus, with his hearty laugh and twinkling eyes, embodies the spirit of giving and the joy of togetherness. These figures, whether they tread softly through the snow or glide across the night sky, are not just bearers of material gifts but of something deeper - a sense of enchantment, a spirit of good cheer, a touch of the miraculous, an infusion of hope into our everyday lives. They each remind us of the universal joys of the season: the warmth of family, the excitement of anticipation, the pleasure of giving. They are a testament to the enduring power of myth and magic, and how, year after year, they bring us together in a shared experience of wonder and joy. Through them, the holiday spirit is kept aglow, lighting up hearts and homes around the globe. Please enjoy this magical, worldwide sleigh ride."
Download or read book The Spirit of Yuletide written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Haunted Yuletide written by Barnson and published by . This book was released on 2020-12 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "Holiday Spirit" just got terrifying. As the year comes to its end and the frigid night hours reach their peak, the old tradition of winter ghost tales makes its return. Christmas ghosts, Solstice spirits, New Year's phantoms, and even armies of killer snowmen haunt the pages of these stories of the supernatural. Contents: A Cup of Kindness by Misha Burnett Stranger Come Knocking by David J. West Don't Disturb the Carollers by Lauren Stokeld Echoes at Midnight by Amy Beatty Te Amo, Mamita by Sarah E. Seeley A Solstice Scare by Robin Cranney Silent Night by Allan Evans Love Me, I Pray by Staci Olsen Angel in the Attic by Donea Lee Weaver Ghost Train by John M. Olsen 'Twas The Fight Before Christmas by James T. Lambert The Ghost of Christmas Lost by L'ren Beck Solstice Fire by Jodi Lynne Chase All Through the House by Scott William Taylor A Bloody Merry Christmas by Mark Minson
Download or read book The Old Magic of Christmas written by Linda Raedisch and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Tis the Season for Witches, Elves, and a Legion of Ghosts Not so very long ago, Yuletide was as much a chilling season of ghosts and witches as it was a festival of goodwill. In The Old Magic of Christmas, you'll rub elbows with veiled spirits, learn the true perils of elves, and discover a bestiary of enchanted creatures. Rife with the more frightful characters from folklore and the season's most petulant ghosts, this book takes you on a spooky sleigh ride from the silvered firs of a winter forest to the mirrored halls of the Snow Queen. Along the way, you'll discover how to bring the festivities into your home with cookie recipes and craft instructions, as well as tips for delving more deeply into your relationship with the unseen. Praise: "Steeped in history and adorned with a bit of enchantment, The Old Magic of Christmas is the perfect book to read by a winter's fire with a mug of mulled cider in hand."—Deborah Blake, author of The Witch's Broom "...[A] fascinating journey into the stories behind the tinsel and bows."—Doreen Shababy, author of The Wild & Weedy Apothecary "...[A]n intriguing little tome that explores the darker side of the Yuletide holiday."—Ellen Dugan, author of The Enchanted Cat
Download or read book The Spirits of Yule written by Lissa Dobbs and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-16 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For five years Eleanor has lived in the forests of E'ma Thalas, locked in regret over events from the past. She has abandoned all she knows, determined to live a life of solitude. But the spirits of Grevared have other plans. On a cold winter's night, three spirits take her in hand and show her a world she's never seen--the world inside her soul.Find out what happens after the events of Wolf in the Shadow.
Download or read book Ghosts of Christmas Past written by Neil Gaiman and published by John Murray. This book was released on 2017-10-19 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A present contains a monstrous secret. An uninvited guest haunts a Christmas party. A shadow slips across the floor by firelight. A festive entertainment ends in darkness and screams. Who knows what haunts the night at the dark point of the year? This collection of seasonal chillers looks beneath Christmas cheer to a world of ghosts and horrors, mixing terrifying modern fiction with classic stories by masters of the macabre. From Neil Gaiman and M. R. James to Muriel Spark and E. Nesbit, there are stories here to make the hardiest soul quail - so find a comfy chair, lock the door, ignore the cold breath on your neck and get ready to welcome in the real spirits of Christmas.
Download or read book Yuletide Spirits written by Eric Stanway and published by . This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a long-standing British tradition of telling ghost stories at Christmas. Collected within are a baker's dozen of creepy seasonal offerings from such authors as Charles Dickens, M. R. James, Amelia B. Edwards and many others. So, gather round the fire, roast some chestnuts, mull some punch, and get ready for a delightfully scary Christmas Eve.
Download or read book Haunted Christmas written by Mary Beth Crain and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-10-14 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In plenty of time for the holidays, here is a gathering of thirty tales of ghosts, hauntings, and other paranormal happenings purported to have taken place on or around Christmas, or that are otherwise related to this holiday. By a long-time believer in the paranormal who in the introduction tells the story of her own Christmas ghost, Haunted Christmas includes stories such as: HAUNTED BETHLEHEM—Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is famous for haunted locales such as the Hotel Bethlehem, the first house built in the town, in 1741. There, guests have come to expect visits from several spirits. Predictably, things heat up at Christmas—after all, this is Bethlehem. THE DEATH COACH OF CHRISTMAS—One Christmas Eve in Ireland many years ago, young Nora Mahoney was returning from the bogs when an invisible something suddenly rushed past her with the sound of grinding wheels and thundering horses’ hooves. Had Nora encountered the “death coach” of Irish legend?
Download or read book Spirits of the Season written by KIRK and published by Tales of the Weird. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Festive cheer turns to maddening fear in this new collection of seasonal hauntings, presenting the best Christmas ghost stories from the 1850s to the 1960s. The traditional trappings of the holiday are turned upside down as restless spirits disrupt the merry games of the living, Christmas trees teem with spiteful pagan presences, and the Devil himself treads the boards at the village pantomime. As the cold night of winter closes in and the glow of the hearth begins to flicker and fade, the uninvited visitors gather in the dark in this distinctive assortment of haunting tales.
Download or read book The Spirits of Christmas written by Charles Dickens and published by . This book was released on 1934 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Spirits of Christmas written by David G. Hartwell and published by Tor Fantasy. This book was released on 1995-11-15 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of holiday chillers follows the stories of a doctor who makes a house call to a ghost, a psychic detective who must exorcise a well-known holiday icon, and a boy who learns a faraway planet`s history from his pet. Reprint.
Download or read book Yuletide Spirits A Merry Hollow Mystery written by Wynn Valentine and published by i2iHype. This book was released on with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The clock had struck midnight in Merry Hollow, and the world would never be the same again. Welcome to Merry Hollow, where every day is Christmas and every resident has a touch of magic! But when Mayor Kris Kringle is found frozen beneath the magical Christmas tree, witch and baker Holly Evergreen must trade her cookie cutters for clue-hunting to solve the mystery. With the help of the enigmatic Jack Frost, Holly uncovers a plot that threatens not just the victim, but the very magic that keeps Merry Hollow merry. Can Holly save Christmas before the town's spirit melts away? Curl up with a hot cocoa and prepare for a festive whodunit where the magic is real, the stakes are high, and not everything is as sweet as Holly's famous gingerbread.
Download or read book The Spirits of Christmas eBook Biblioboard written by Sylvia Shults and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What darkness lurks beneath the Season of Lights?T'was the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring ... but are you sure about that? The dark winter nights can hold many secrets. Sylvia Shults has gathered over 120 tales of Christmas ghosts, giving new meaning to "the dead of winter". Shults organizes the book around seven themes. They encompass everything from strange Christmas customs ("We Wish You A Merry Christmas ... Or Else!"), to the season's monsters ("He Sees You When You're Sleeping"), to ghost stories of Christmas ("'Tis The Season" and "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear"). Unwrap this book, and shiver your way through this great collection of gho-ho-hosts.
Download or read book Jeeves and the Yule Tide Spirit and Other Stories written by P.G. Wodehouse and published by Random House. This book was released on 2014-10-23 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Does one desire the Yule-tide spirit, sir?’ ‘Certainly one does. I am all for it.’ Aunts, engagements, misunderstandings and hangover cures; this delightful collection from ‘the greatest chronicler of a certain kind of Englishness’ (Julian Fellowes) brings together a baker’s dozen of P. G. Wodehouse’s finest short stories. ‘A comic master’ David Walliams ‘A cavalcade of perfect joy’ Caitlin Moran
