This series is all about ghosts—Christmas ghosts! In Part 1, Tara and Doug discuss some ghost basics and geek out about the English tradition of fireside holiday ghost stories. Equal parts Charles Dickens and love letter to all apparitions.
 
References:
 
"Introduction" in The Valancourt Book of Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories edited by Tara Moore
 
The Ghost: A Cultural History by Susan Owens

This series is all about ghosts—Christmas ghosts! In Part 1, Tara and Doug discuss some ghost basics and geek out about the English tradition of fireside holiday ghost stories. Equal parts Charles Dickens and love letter to all apparitions. References: "Introduction" in The Valancourt Book of Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories edited by Tara Moore The Ghost: A Cultural History by Susan Owens

This series is all about ghosts—Christmas ghosts! In Part 1, Tara and Doug discuss some ghost basics and geek out about the English tradition of fireside holiday ghost stories. Equal parts Charles Dickens and love letter to all apparitions.
&nbsp;
References:
&nbsp;
"Introduction" in&nbsp;The Valancourt Book of Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories&nbsp;edited by Tara Moore
&nbsp;
The Ghost: A Cultural History&nbsp;by Susan Owens

Christmas Ghosts (Part 1)

Join Tara, a historian, and Doug, a philosopher, as they dive into the dark corners of culture, horror, folklore, and all things spooky. Blending sharp historical insight with deep philosophical curiosity, Tara and Doug unravel the stories, fears, and ideas that haunt us.

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Join Tara, a historian, and Doug, a philosopher, as they dive into the dark corners of culture, horror, folklore, and all things spooky. Blending sharp historical insight with deep philosophical curiosity, Tara and Doug unravel the stories, fears, and ideas that haunt us.

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