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Darkness Radio Presents An Old Fashioned Creepy Victorian Christmas 2025 featuring Wayne D & Jessica Freeburg! In Victorian times, it was custom to tell ghost stories at Christmas.  It is custom during Christmas in the radio business to put out a new Christmas program for the people out in the audience who may not have a place to go on Christmas, to let them know that their family on the radio is with them on that special day! Well, Darkness Radio has put together this special Christmas broadcast of true paranormal stories and Classic Christmas Ghost Stories and gathered he family to entertain you this Christmas season! Wayne D from The Big 98 in Nashville, Nashville Predators. & The Wayne D. & Tay Podcast comes in first to share Victorian Christmas stories and merriment on this Christmas Day with Tim!  Then, after the break, Jessica Freeburg stops in, and we continue with a couple more creepy Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories! Check out Wayne D. on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heswayned/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HesWayneD/ X; https://x.com/HesWayneD IHeart:  https://thebig98.iheart.com/featured/wayne-and-tay/ Check out Jessica Freeburg's website and get tickets to her events here:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/upcoming-events/ and check out Jess on Tik Tok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicafreeburgwrites There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! . check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/ Make sure you update your Darkness Radio Apple Apps! and subscribe to the Darkness Radio You Tube page:  https://www.youtube.com/@DRTimDennis #paranormal  #supernatural  #metaphysical  #paranormalpodcasts  #darknessradio  #timdennis #wayned #nashvillepredators #waynedandtaypodcast #jessicafreeburg #ghoststoriesink #victorianghoststories   #walshamgrange #emorantcox  #theveiledportrait #jamesgrant #theghostchamber #nicodemus #ghosts  #spirits  #spectres #hauntings #hauntedhouses #haunteddolls #monsters #ghoststories #christmasghoststories #demons #deliverances #exorcisms #angels #guardianangels #spiritguides #neardeathexperience 

Join hosts Ed Voccola (Rick and Morty, Bless The Harts) and Chris Cullari (Blumhouse, The Aviary) for a wild trip through the world of what scares them. This week, the guys close out the year with a look back at the tradition of Christmas ghost stories - where they came from, why they stuck around, and what A Christmas Carol has to do with any of them. Plus: ghoulish Victorian Christmas cards AND Chris... sings?! Also... the best housekeeping to date?! Don't love every word we say? Ok, weirdo. Here's some "chapters" to find what you DO love: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:40 - A Mirthful Housekeeping 00:11:21 - We're talking Christmas Ghost Stories 00:17.25 - Brief History of Christmas Ghost Stories 00:28:05 - The Saga of the People of Floi 00:36:36 - The Kallikantzaroi 00:46:04 - Red Porridge Ghost 00:50:51 - Old Man Bayka 00:56:03 - The Mistletoe Bough 01:01:15 - Santa And The Devil 01:04:06 - Father Whipper 01:06:47 - Victorian Christmas Cards 01:17:44 - The Fear Tier NOTE: Ads out of our control may affect chapter timing. Visit this episode's show notes for links and references. And the show notes for every episode can now be found on our website. Want even more out of SATT? Now you can SUPPORT THE SHOW and get NEW SATT content EVERY WEEK for as little as 5 BONES — which includes our bonus video show New Fear Unlocked — by joining SATT PREMIUM.

Darkness Radio Presents An Old Fashioned Creepy Victorian Christmas 2025 featuring Wayne D & Jessica Freeburg! In Victorian times, it was custom to tell ghost stories at Christmas.  It is custom during Christmas in the radio business to put out a new Christmas program for the people out in the audience who may not have a place to go on Christmas, to let them know that their family on the radio is with them on that special day! Well, Darkness Radio has put together this special Christmas broadcast of true paranormal stories and Classic Christmas Ghost Stories and gathered he family to entertain you this Christmas season! Wayne D from The Big 98 in Nashville, Nashville Predators. & The Wayne D. & Tay Podcast comes in first to share Victorian Christmas stories and merriment on this Christmas Day with Tim!  Then, after the break, Jessica Freeburg stops in, and we continue with a couple more creepy Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories! Check out Wayne D. on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heswayned/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HesWayneD/ X; https://x.com/HesWayneD IHeart:  https://thebig98.iheart.com/featured/wayne-and-tay/ Check out Jessica Freeburg's website and get tickets to her events here:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/upcoming-events/ and check out Jess on Tik Tok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicafreeburgwrites There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! . check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/ Make sure you update your Darkness Radio Apple Apps! and subscribe to the Darkness Radio You Tube page:  https://www.youtube.com/@DRTimDennis #paranormal  #supernatural  #metaphysical  #paranormalpodcasts  #darknessradio  #timdennis #wayned #nashvillepredators #waynedandtaypodcast #jessicafreeburg #ghoststoriesink #victorianghoststories   #walshamgrange #emorantcox  #theveiledportrait #jamesgrant #theghostchamber #nicodemus #ghosts  #spirits  #spectres #hauntings #hauntedhouses #haunteddolls #monsters #ghoststories #christmasghoststories #demons #deliverances #exorcisms #angels #guardianangels #spiritguides #neardeathexperience 

Penny & Midge read The Ghost's Summons by Ada Buisson, a Victorian Christmas ghost story published in 1868. From our haunted homes to yours - Happy Holidays! Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Shop Ghouls Night In merch Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Welcome to the Storytime for Grownups Christmas Spectacular! We are celebrating a Victorian Christmas by reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett a few chapters at a time, with a few notes along the way. It's like an audio book with built in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It's storytime!To pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click hereTo submit a question or comment about this episode, click hereTo visit the merch store, click hereTo become a Storytime for Grownups member and gain access to our online community and monthly voice chats, click hereTo visit the Storytime for Grownups webpage, click hereTo learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click hereTo join Faith's mailing list, click hereFollow Faith on X hereTo support the show financially, click hereJoin us on Monday January 5th 2026 as we begin David Copperfield by Charles Dickens!Support the show

While helping revive the tradition of Victorian ghost stories at Christmas, we came across a vampire Christmas tale from that era. We give you The Old Portrait, by Hume Nisbet, narrated by Steve Stockton. Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

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In Episode 427, our holiday special, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger take the classic Victorian Christmas ghost story "The Phantom Coach" by Amelia Edwards, and turn it into an audio drama. Actor Michael Legge joins us to spin this spooky holiday tale. Music by John Judd.   See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-427-the-phantom-coach-a-holiday-ghost-story/  Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

Welcome to the Storytime for Grownups Christmas Spectacular! We are celebrating a Victorian Christmas by reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett a few chapters at a time, with a few notes along the way. It's like an audio book with built in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It's storytime!To pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click hereTo enter our drawings or receive a signed bookplate, click hereTo submit a question or comment about this episode, click hereTo visit the merch store, click hereTo become a Storytime for Grownups member and gain access to our online community and monthly voice chats, click hereTo visit the Storytime for Grownups webpage, click hereTo learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click hereTo join Faith's mailing list, click hereFollow Faith on X hereTo support the show financially, click hereNext time we'll be reading: Chapters 18-19Support the show

Gwyn and Ode talk the Victorian era and Victorian Christmas traditions.

Here's another holiday replay! Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

Welcome to the Storytime for Grownups Christmas Spectacular! We are celebrating a Victorian Christmas by reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett a few chapters at a time, with a few notes along the way. It's like an audio book with built in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It's storytime!To pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click hereTo enter our drawings or receive a signed bookplate, click hereTo join in our Victorian Christmas sing-along, click hereTo submit a question or comment about this episode, click hereTo visit the merch store, click hereTo become a Storytime for Grownups member and gain access to our online community and monthly voice chats, click hereTo visit the Storytime for Grownups webpage, click hereTo learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click hereTo join Faith's mailing list, click hereFollow Faith on X hereTo support the show financially, click hereNext time we'll be reading: Chapters 18-19Support the show

Welcome to "The Only in OK Show" definitive guide to Christmas time in Oklahoma! Hosts Brett and Harley take you on a festive journey through the Sooner State's unique holiday customs, events, and traditions. What Makes Oklahoma's Christmas Unique? Discover why Oklahoma holds a distinct reputation for its exceptional holiday celebrations: Christmas Customs & Traditions: Learn about widespread traditions like horse-drawn carriages featuring Santa and the unique, booming tradition of Christmas Gun Shooting (especially around Fort Reno), a custom inherited from German immigrants meant to dispel evil spirits. We discuss the historical significance and the importance of safety (ear protection advised!). Festive Performances: Explore where to catch the holiday classic "The Nutcracker," with performances by the Oklahoma City and Tulsa ballet companies, often featuring family treats like gingerbread cookies and hot cocoa. We also touch on other holiday-themed shows, including the famous Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Dazzling Light Displays: We cover the must-see holiday lights across the state, including the famous Chickasha Festival of Light (over 3 million lights!), Christmas in the Park in Elk City, Holiday Lights Spectacular in Midwest City, and the Garden of Lights in Muskogee. A Taste of Christmas Past: Step back in time with events like the Guthrie Territorial Christmas Celebration, which showcases ancient cultures and traditions in one of the largest historic preservation districts, and the Victorian Christmas in Claremore, featuring Victorian-garbed shopkeepers and living window displays. Holiday Shopping & Activities: We cover where to shop, from malls to downtown small towns and the "NorthPole city." Find out where to go ice skating in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Tulsa, and Chickasha. Oklahoma Holiday Staples: Dive into iconic Oklahoma Christmas experiences, from hearing the legendary BC Clark Jingle to sipping on Braum's Premium Egg Nog. We also mention Polar Express rides, and finding the perfect holiday centerpiece at Christmas Tree Farms and Lots. A Historic Christmas Dinner: Hear about how abundant game historically made meats like venison, buffalo, wild turkey, and more common choices for Christmas dinner, alongside popular modern options like roasted pig or ham. And stick around until after the break... where we talk about Oklahoma building a really big bridge! Tune in for the ultimate guide to celebrating the most wonderful time of the year, Oklahoma style! #OklahomaChristmas #OKC #Tulsa #ChickashaFestivalOfLight #Oklahoma #OKCChristmas #ChristmasTraditions #HolidayLights #TheNutcracker #TransSiberianOrchestra #BCClarkJingle #Braum's #OKTravel #OnlyInOK #OklahomaHistory #ChristmasInOklahoma #TravelPodcast

recorded December 10, 2025 Did you ever wonder about that line about “scary ghost stories” in the Christmas carol “It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”? Well, we're gonna tell y'all all about that glorious Victorian Christmas tradition! Besides Dickens' Christmas Carol, what other stories have you heard of? Lets see if we can find any.  Christmas Ghosts: A Victorian Tradition Christopher Lee tells the story of a loud hotel neighbor. In the Bleak Mid-Winter: Must-Read Ghost Stories for Christmas

In keeping with the Victorian tradition of ghost stories at Christmas time, we bring you The Doll's Ghost by F. Marion Crawford. Enjoy! #12DaysOfChristmasBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Welcome to the Storytime for Grownups Christmas Spectacular! We are celebrating a Victorian Christmas by reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett a few chapters at a time, with a few notes along the way. It's like an audio book with built in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It's storytime!To pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click hereTo enter our drawings or receive a signed bookplate, click hereTo join in our Victorian Christmas sing-along, click hereTo submit a question or comment about this episode, click hereTo visit the merch store, click hereTo become a Storytime for Grownups member and gain access to our online community and monthly voice chats, click hereTo visit the Storytime for Grownups webpage, click hereTo learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click hereTo join Faith's mailing list, click hereFollow Faith on X hereTo support the show financially, click hereNext time we'll be reading: Chapters 16-17Support the show

In this special holiday episode, host Laurel Simmons invites you to slow down and indulge in two of the season's most comforting pleasures: chocolate and wine. But this isn't just about taste, it's about transformation, history, and the quiet rituals that make the holidays feel magical. Laurel takes us through the ancient origins of both chocolate and wine, connecting their sacred roots to modern-day celebration. She dives into the science of fermentation, explains why these two delights pair so well emotionally and chemically, and offers practical, easy-to-follow tips for creating your own perfect pairings at home this holiday season. Whether you're a seasoned wine lover or someone who just wants to pair their peppermint bark with something bold and bubbly, this festive episode is your invitation to slow down and savour the joy of the season. What You'll Learn: The emotional and sensory reasons wine and chocolate feel so special during the holidays How fermentation connects both wine and chocolate at a molecular level The rich cultural history of chocolate from ancient rituals to Victorian Christmas traditions Practical rules for pairing: matching sweetness, intensity, and texture Specific wine suggestions for dark, milk, white, salted caramel, and peppermint chocolate Why terroir matters just as much for chocolate as it does for wine How to build mindful holiday rituals around flavour and connection Whether you're setting the table for a holiday dinner or just sneaking a chocolate truffle with a glass of red by the fireplace, this episode is a delicious reminder to slow down and celebrate the season's sweetest moments. The Christmas Magic of Wine & Chocolate is your perfect cozy holiday listen. Listen now at: www.winebehindthescenes.com

Welcome to the Storytime for Grownups Christmas Spectacular! We are celebrating a Victorian Christmas by reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett a few chapters at a time, with a few notes along the way. It's like an audio book with built in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It's storytime!To pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click hereTo enter our drawings or receive a signed bookplate, click hereTo join in our Victorian Christmas sing-along, click hereTo submit a question or comment about this episode, click hereTo visit the merch store, click hereTo become a Storytime for Grownups member and gain access to our online community and monthly voice chats, click hereTo visit the Storytime for Grownups webpage, click hereTo learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click hereTo join Faith's mailing list, click hereFollow Faith on X hereTo support the show financially, click hereNext time we'll be reading: Chapter 13-14Support the show

A special sneak peek at the 4th annual KVMR Holiday Hoedown with Event Producer Paul Emery.The sounds of the first Victorian Christmas in downtown Nevada City during its 47th season. The Executive Director of the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce shares what's new about this year's event. 

Episode 111: 'Twas three weeks before Christmas, and all through your ears, this podcast was playing and igniting your fears :) Happy Yule, y'all. Meredith is joined by Sabrina from the podcast "Two Girls One Ghost" to discuss a couple of true creepy tales, dreams of Victorian Christmas, and how Scrooge's little sleeping cap is peak fashion. Thank you to Charles and Ryan for sending in their stories -- and telling them! Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Guest: Sabrina Deana-Roga @sabbertoothtiger @twogirlsoneghost Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by Makeup and Vanity Set To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Storytime for Grownups Christmas Spectacular! We are celebrating a Victorian Christmas by reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett a few chapters at a time, with a few notes along the way. It's like an audio book with built in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It's storytime!To hear Faith on the Wisdom in the Best Books and Films podcast, click hereTo pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click hereTo enter our drawings or receive a signed bookplate, click hereTo join in our Victorian Christmas sing-along, click hereTo submit a question or comment about this episode, click hereTo visit the merch store, click hereTo become a Storytime for Grownups member and gain access to our online community and monthly voice chats, click hereTo visit the Storytime for Grownups webpage, click hereTo learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click hereTo join Faith's mailing list, click hereFollow Faith on X hereTo support the show financially, click hereNext time we'll be reading: Chapter 13-14Support the show

As Nevada City prepares for Victorian Christmas and an onslaught of tourists this holiday season, the historic properties lining downtown's Broad Street are gearing up to be put on display. However, a worn down, long-empty address at 311 Broad Street wasn't quite living up to what a recent New York Times article called one of the “best-preserved Gold Rush-era towns in California.” So the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, City of Nevada City and Nevada County Contractor's Association hatched a plan.As part of KVMR News' quest this December to keep you informed on festive winter activities in our area - we sat down with Nevada Union High School Choir Director Connor Jamison to talk about the impending annual NU Choir Holiday Concert. 

Welcome to the Storytime for Grownups Christmas Spectacular! We are celebrating a Victorian Christmas by reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett a few chapters at a time, with a few notes along the way. It's like an audio book with built in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It's storytime!If you missed the Klavan family livestream you can watch a recording hereTo pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click hereTo enter our drawings or receive a signed bookplate, click hereTo submit a question or comment about this episode, click hereTo visit the merch store, click hereTo become a Storytime for Grownups member and gain access to our online community and monthly voice chats, click hereTo visit the Storytime for Grownups webpage, click hereTo learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click hereTo join Faith's mailing list, click hereFollow Faith on X hereTo support the show financially, click hereNext time we'll be reading: Chapter 11-12Support the show

A Victorian Christmas looks cozy on greeting cards—glowing candle-lit trees, shimmering tinsel, children gathered around the fire. But behind the snow-globe charm was a season of deadly house fires, toxic decorations, poisoned sweets, and experimental electric lights that turned “old-fashioned Christmas” into a very real nightmare. In this episode of Terrifying & True, we dig into the true history of how festive traditions nearly burned homes to the ground, poisoned entire families, and forced the world to rethink what “safe” even meant.Inside this episode:Candle-lit Christmas trees as ticking time bombs: How dry fir branches, open flames, and flammable Victorian fashion created instant infernos in parlors across Britain and beyond.Toxic snow, tinsel, and ornaments: From cotton “snow” that flashed into flame to lead-based tinsel and arsenic-dyed decorations that slowly poisoned anyone who touched or tasted them.Deadly toys and poisoned treats: The rise of arsenic greens, adulterated candies, and tainted puddings, and the chilling real-life stories of children who paid the price for “holiday cheer.”Early electric lights and new kinds of danger: How the “safe” alternative to candles—experimental electric light strings and overloaded wiring—brought shocks, sparks, and fresh fears to the Christmas season.From horror to reform: The fires, poisonings, and public scandals that pushed governments, scientists, and ordinary families toward modern safety standards, consumer protections, and fire codes that still save lives today.This Christmas, as you plug in your UL-listed lights and hang shatterproof ornaments, remember the people who learned these lessons the hardest way possible—and the ghostly echoes of Victorian Christmases that still haunt our holidays. We're telling that story tonight.

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Welcome to the Storytime for Grownups Christmas Spectacular! We are celebrating a Victorian Christmas by reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett a few chapters at a time, with a few notes along the way. It's like an audio book with built in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It's storytime!To join the Klavan family livestream on 11/28 at 4pm Eastern, click hereTo submit a question for the livestream, click hereTo pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click hereTo enter our drawings or receive a signed bookplate, click hereTo submit a question or comment about this episode, click hereTo visit the merch store, click hereTo become a Storytime for Grownups member and gain access to our online community and monthly voice chats, click hereTo visit the Storytime for Grownups webpage, click hereTo learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click hereTo join Faith's mailing list, click hereFollow Faith on X hereTo support the show financially, click hereNext time we'll be reading: Chapter 10Support the show

Welcome to the Storytime for Grownups Christmas Spectacular! We are celebrating a Victorian Christmas by reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett a few chapters at a time, with a few notes along the way. It's like an audio book with built in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It's storytime!To join the Klavan family livestream on 11/28 at 4pm Eastern, click hereTo submit a question for the livestream, click hereTo pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click hereTo enter our drawings or receive a signed bookplate, click hereTo submit a question or comment about this episode, click hereTo visit the merch store, click hereTo become a Storytime for Grownups member and gain access to our online community and monthly voice chats, click hereTo visit the Storytime for Grownups webpage, click hereTo learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click hereTo join Faith's mailing list, click hereFollow Faith on X hereTo support the show financially, click hereNext time we'll be reading: Chapter 9Support the show

Welcome to the Storytime for Grownups Christmas Spectacular! We are celebrating a Victorian Christmas by reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett a few chapters at a time, with a few notes along the way. It's like an audio book with built in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It's storytime!To join the Klavan family livestream on 11/28 at 4pm Eastern, click hereTo submit a question for the livestream, click hereTo pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click hereTo enter our drawings or receive a signed bookplate, click hereTo submit a question or comment about this episode, click hereTo visit the merch store, click hereTo become a Storytime for Grownups member and gain access to our online community and monthly voice chats, click hereTo visit the Storytime for Grownups webpage, click hereTo learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click hereTo join Faith's mailing list, click hereFollow Faith on X hereTo support the show financially, click hereNext time we'll be reading: Chapter 7Support the show

For this episode, we talk with Katie Ketchum about Main Street Christmas in Thomasville. After that,  Cassidee Smith, Special Events Coordinator, joins us to chat about Victorian Christmas. Thanks for tuning in!

Welcome to the Storytime for Grownups Christmas Spectacular! We are celebrating a Victorian Christmas by reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett a few chapters at a time, with a few notes along the way. It's like an audio book with built in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It's storytime!To hear Faith interviewed on A Drink with a Friend, click hereTo pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click hereTo enter our drawings or receive a signed bookplate, click hereTo submit a question or comment about this episode, click hereTo visit the merch store, click hereTo become a Storytime for Grownups member and gain access to our online community and monthly voice chats, click hereTo visit the Storytime for Grownups webpage, click hereTo learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click hereTo join Faith's mailing list, click hereFollow Faith on X hereTo support the show financially, click hereNext time we'll be reading: Chapter 7Support the show

A neglected Georgian house, shutters still, poplars trees surround it, whispering. Downstairs is a row of servant bells to call servants. One has a mysterious name and is reputed to ring when no one is there. Rumour speaks of a hooded figure and an owl; the corridors mutter with sounds of pipes, disconnected wires, and something harder to dismiss. By night, faces seem to change in the mirror; but by day, the rooms are ordinary. Servants won't stay there and then the owner organises an investigation, a ghost hunt, if you like. A society of guest who are to keep their counsel until Twelfth Night, listening for what remains and for the presence that speaks when the house is empty. First published as the Christmas number of All the Year Round (December 1859), a collaborative sequence framed and partly written by Charles Dickens. This reading includes Dickens's chapters: “The Mortals in the House” and “The Ghost in Master B.'s Room.” Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was a British novelist and social critic, author of Oliver Twist, Bleak House, and Great Expectations. He edited Household Words and All the Year Round, helping to make the Victorian Christmas ghost story a tradition. Join Our Podia Community for 100s of Ad Free Ghost Stories www.classicghost.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Storytime for Grownups Christmas Spectacular! We are celebrating a Victorian Christmas by reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett a few chapters at a time, with a few notes along the way. It's like an audio book with built in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It's storytime!To pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click hereTo enter our drawings or receive a signed bookplate, click hereTo submit a question or comment about this episode, click hereTo visit the merch store, click hereTo become a Storytime for Grownups member and gain access to our online community and monthly voice chats, click hereTo visit the Storytime for Grownups webpage, click hereTo learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click hereTo join Faith's mailing list, click hereFollow Faith on X hereTo support the show financially, click hereNext time we'll be reading: Chapter 6Support the show

Welcome to the Storytime for Grownups Christmas Spectacular! We are celebrating a Victorian Christmas by reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett a few chapters at a time, with a few notes along the way. It's like an audio book with built in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It's storytime!To pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click hereTo enter our drawings or receive a signed bookplate, click hereTo submit a question or comment about this episode, click hereTo visit the merch store, click hereTo become a Storytime for Grownups member and gain access to our online community and monthly voice chats, click hereTo visit the Storytime for Grownups webpage, click hereTo learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click hereTo join Faith's mailing list, click hereFollow Faith on X hereTo support the show financially, click hereNext time we'll be reading: Chapter 4-5Support the show

Welcome to the Storytime for Grownups Christmas Spectacular! We are celebrating a Victorian Christmas by reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett a few chapters at a time, with a few notes along the way. It's like an audio book with built in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It's storytime!To pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click hereTo enter our drawings or receive a signed bookplate, click hereTo submit a question or comment about this episode, click hereTo visit the merch store, click hereTo become a Storytime for Grownups member and gain access to our online community and monthly voice chats, click hereTo visit the Storytime for Grownups webpage, click hereTo learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click hereTo join Faith's mailing list, click hereFollow Faith on X hereTo support the show financially, click hereNext time we'll be reading: Chapter 2-3Support the show

Brian is back, and this time he's bringing along a very special guest — comedian and writer Jen Kirkman! Together, they dive into one of Hallmark's most ambitious Christmas movies yet, A Newport Christmas. For more Jen, head to jenkirkman.comABOUT A NEWPORT CHRISTMASElla, a charitable and spirited socialite from Newport in 1905 who dreams of using her wealth to start a foundation to help others in town, goes for a nighttime sail in her schooner to clear her head when she learns her father intends for her to become engaged to a man she's never met at the upcoming Christmas Eve ball. Upon seeing a comet shoot across the sky, she suddenly finds herself transported to 2025 Newport and meets Nick, a local historian. As Ella adjusts to her new surroundings and the two grow close, the legacy she built in her time and the course of Newport's history risk being erased the longer she stays in the present.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR A NEWPORT CHRISTMASNovember 2, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF A NEWPORT CHRISTMASGinna Claire Mason as Ella Stewart GraftonWes Brown as Nick McMannyBRAN'S A NEWPORT CHRISTMAS SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off in 1905 in Rhode Island. Ella is a fun-loving socialite who cares deeply for people who are down on their luck. She dreams of starting a charity, but her father isn't having it. He insists she focus on getting engaged instead. Upset, she rushes off in her boat.Cut to present day in Newport. Nick is leading a historical tour when he hears that the Coast Guard needs help with a rescue. Being an ex–Coast Guard officer, he takes a boat out to assist. Suddenly, Ella appears in his boat — she's been transported from 1905 to 2025!They're both shocked, but Nick sails them back to shore. Ella threatens to turn him in to the authorities, but she's clearly confused — this is not the Newport she knows. When she introduces herself, Nick is thrown off. He asks what year she thinks it is. When she answers “1905,” he's like, “Uh oh.” He assumes she's just an overly committed cosplayer. Then she spots an inflatable snowman and faints.When she comes to, she heads back outside and is horrified to see that women wear pants. She walks to what she believes is her home — but there are strangers living there. “WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN MY HOUSE?!” she yells. The family explains the history of her estate and how she's actually a famous historical figure. Ella is stunned. She decides she has to get back home — and what better way than by boat?But when Nick inspects the boat, he's shocked: none of his modern equipment is there, the carvings are different, and the name on the boat has changed. It's clearly her boat.To prove who she is, Ella shows them a secret hiding spot containing her belongings — including a diary no one knew existed. They finally believe her and agree to let her stay at a local bed and breakfast. One guy, Francis, theorizes, “What if the present and the past are happening simultaneously? I believe her. 1905 Ella hasn't started The Giving House yet, so clearly she must make it back.”Nick tells Ella that he thinks she's time-traveled. Ella mentions that before meeting him, she saw a comet — maybe that's connected.Nick takes her to see the town's Christmas tree lighting, and she's absolutely blown away. But when she spots a monument dedicated to The Giving House, she's shaken. As she reads it, Nick gets word that Ella is beginning to disappear from old portraits — and right before their eyes, the text on the monument starts to fade. They realize they need to get her back to 1905 before she vanishes completely.Nick researches the comet and learns there's a “Christmas Comet” that appears every 20 years. Ella confesses that when she saw the comet in 1905, she wished for a different life. The good news? The comet is coming again — in just five days. The bad news? That gives Ella and Nick more time to fall for each other, which they definitely do.As they stroll through town, Ella notices a man who looks vaguely familiar. She later learns he's the man her father bought the boat from. Nick's like, “Wait — that's the same guy I bought the boat from.”They track him down, and he introduces himself as Rex. Ella is stunned — that's the man she's supposed to marry. Rex admits that her father sent him out to rescue her after she ran away… but something went wrong, and he was transported to 2005 instead.Rex explains that when he arrived, he found a letter leaving the boat to him, with instructions to eventually sell it to Nick. He doesn't know who wrote the letter, but he figured out the Christmas Comet is the key to returning home. The twist? He's not sure he wants to go back.Ella's torn. She knows she's destined to marry Rex, but her heart belongs to Nick. Rex confides that he's built a life in the present — and even fallen for another woman. Ella admits she kind of wants to stay, too.Nick tells her she has to return — it's her story, her legacy. She pleads, “Why can't we be together?!” They share a kiss, but Nick pulls away. “We can't do this,” he says.It's the night of the big Christmas ball. Ella and Nick dance and confess their feelings. Then, right as Rex walks in with his fiancée, the Christmas tree begins to disappear — reality is collapsing. They rush to the boat. Nick gives Ella an ornament to remember him by, and they share one last hug and a soft forehead kiss before she sets sail.As she spots the comet streaking across the sky, Ella cries, “Why did you let me fall in love — but please, take me home!”It works. She's back in 1905. She bursts into the Christmas ball and tells her father she refuses to marry the man he chose. He insists, “But he's come all this way!” When Rex is introduced… it's Nick.Back in 2025, her portrait has returned. Nick explains in voiceover that as Ella was sailing off, he realized if Rex wasn't going to go back, he could. Knowing Rex had no family, he took his place — no questions asked.They kiss, and above them, the Christmas Comet twinkles once more. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? 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Welcome to the Storytime for Grownups Christmas Spectacular! We are celebrating a Victorian Christmas by reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett a few chapters at a time, with a few notes along the way. It's like an audio book with built in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It's storytime!To pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click hereTo enter our drawings or receive a signed bookplate, click hereTo submit a question or comment about this episode, click hereTo visit the merch store, click hereTo become a Storytime for Grownups member and gain access to our online community and monthly voice chats, click hereTo visit the Storytime for Grownups webpage, click hereTo learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click hereTo join Faith's mailing list, click hereFollow Faith on X hereTo support the show financially, click hereNext time we'll be reading: Chapter 1Support the show

It's Halloween Week on A Cozy Christmas Podcast, and I'm celebrating by reading another spooky but cozy Victorian Christmas tale. This week, I'm reading “A Strange Christmas Game” by Charlotte Riddell — A brother and sister inherit an old, possibly haunted house whose previous owner met a mysterious end. After several nights of strange noises echoing through the halls, they decide to stay up on Christmas Eve to uncover the truth — and what they discover is most definitely not Santa Claus... Riddell wrote a perfect blend of cozy fireside storytelling and eerie suspense — the kind of story that will make you want to keep the lights on, but still smile at the warmth of a good old-fashioned ghostly yarn. So grab a blanket, light a candle, and join me as we celebrate the spooky season, Victorian style!

I'm finally behind the microphone again, bringing you all the cozy Christmas vibes as we countdown to Christmas 2025. Today, I read an Irish Christmas Story called "Frank Forrest's Mince-Pie" by Fr. Patrick Augustine Sheehan. It tells the story of a young man named Frank who has some strange Christmas dreams about Mince pies, an act of kindness - and of course, what Victorian Christmas story would be complete without some ghostly visitors! I also recommend a book of Christmas stories and share some Irish Christmas traditions!  Timestamps: 00:00 Life Update! 05:00 Cozy Book Corner: Book Recommendation - The Valancourt etc 08:45 Christmas Traditions in Ireland - National Museum of Ireland 15:52 Story Intro 17:14 Frank Forrest's Mince-Pie by Francis Augustine Sheehan 32:07 Reflections and Closing Thoughts       Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375  Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas  Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast  Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c    Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/  twitter: https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod  youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com        #cozy #christmas #christmaspodcast #podcast

Happy Valentine's Day... (checks calendar)... belatedly! In today's episode I share some thrilling updates about the weather in Iowa, give some great ideas on how to make your Valentine's Day Christmas themed, and then read the Australian set Christmas story titled: Christmas Day in the Bush, by Samuel Sydney.  Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Declaring Open Season on Groundhogs (aka a weather report) 02:36 Belated Christmas Themed Valentine's Day Celebrations 06:59 Story Introduction - Christmas in Australia once again 11:23 Christmas Story: “Christmas Day in the Bush by Samuel Sydney 22:43 Concluding Thoughts   Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375  Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas  Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast  Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c    Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/  twitter: https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod  youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com     It Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100191 Artist: http://incompetech.com/   Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263 Artist: http://incompetech.com/     #Christmas #christmasstories #christmaspodcast

Darkness Radio Presents An Old Fashioned Creepy Victorian Christmas 2024 featuring Jessica Freeburg! In Victorian times, it was custom to tell ghost stories at Christmas.  It is custom during Christmas in the radio business to put out a new Christmas program for the people out in the audience who may not have a place to go on Christmas, to let them know that their family on the radio is with them on that special day! Well, Darkness Radio has put together this special Christmas broadcast of true paranormal stories and Classic Christmas Ghost Stories and gathered he family to entertain you this Christmas season! Tim and Jess (AKA Mr. and Mrs. Claus) spend the first half of today's program talking about some interesting and funny Christmas stories happening right now in our society, then on the second half of the program, you get some Classic Christmas Ghost Stories from the crew! Grandma ACTUALLY got ran over by a reindeer, running in a marathon! check out the footage HERE:  https://www.vice.com/en/article/grandma-got-run-over-by-reindeer/?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark YES LADIES, there is a hot Jesus boom!  Check out the pics to see what the potental is for you family Christmas photos:   https://nypost.com/2024/12/18/lifestyle/inside-the-jesus-model-boom-where-christ-lookalikes-make-200-an-hour-posing-for-holiday-cards/?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark What's topping your Xmas tree this year? How about a biblically accurate angel?! It IS NOT what you think!!!  Check out what one looks like here:  https://apnews.com/article/christmas-tree-toppers-biblically-accurate-angels-48d36bc871cfbfe5802afa5179ad349e?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark# Order the three new books from Jessica here:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/books/ Jessica Freeburg and Ghost Stories Ink have a special holiday gift for you! If you sign up for their Manifestation Retreat at the Palmer House in Sauk Centre, MN. now, they will give you 30 percent off!  The event is family friendly and the tickets make a great holiday gift!  Sign up for the ghost Stories Inc. Paranormal Event here: https://jessicafreeburg.com/upcoming-events/ There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! . check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/ #paranormal  #supernatural  #metaphysical  #paranormalpodcasts  #darknessradio  #timdennis #jessicafreeburg #ghoststoriesink  #supernaturalnews #victorianghoststories   #thebonesofstnick #johnberwickharwood #horroratruetale #Thedollsghost #FrancisMarionCrawford #ghosts  #spirits  #spectres #hauntings #hauntedhouses #haunteddolls #monsters #ghoststories #christmasghoststories #demons #deliverances #exorcisms #angels #guardianangels #spiritguides #neardeathexperience 

In the spirit of the Victorian tradition of sharing ghost stories on Christmas Eve, we're here for our third annual offering. Tonight, Kevin shares The Christmas Dinner by Washington Irving.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-ones-a-doozy/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This holiday season, we're reviving a spooky Victorian tradition: ghost stories by the fire! Ever wonder why scary tales were part of the holly-jolly festivities? In this episode, we dive into the history of Victorian Christmas ghost stories, from the influence of Queen Victoria to the rise of printed tales like Charles Dickens' iconic A Christmas Carol.We also explore how America embraced a sweeter, less spooky holiday tradition and sidelined ghostly encounters to Halloween. But why not bring some eerie fun back to Christmas?

A GOOD NIGHT SNACK exclusive Patreon series from A Good Night For a Murder.This is an episode PREVIEW. Listen to the full episode in the Housekeeper & Butler tier on PATREON.Similar to the regular episode and bonus content earlier this month where I covered a handful of Victorian Christmas true crime stories in one episode, this is also going to be a compilation episode. Since Victorians loved telling ghost stories at Christmas, in this episode I'm going to cover 6 of the most haunted Victorian houses. We'll be visiting 3 houses in the US, and 3 in the UK.Follow along on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube @agoodnightforamurder or www.agoodnightforamurder.com, and subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts.

From Tudor and Medieval Christmas tide celebrations, to Queen Victoria and Albert's newer traditions, we're re-releasing our Christmas episode to reveal the history of Christmas at our palaces.   Curator Charles Farris is joined by Historic Kitchens Manager Richard Fitch, and Curator Lee Prosser, as they begin the holiday season with some festive tomfoolery.  Make our Victorian Christmas pudding recipe with mashed potatoes.  Explore what's on in our Palaces this Christmas from Ice Skating at Hampton Court Palace to Queen Victoria's Childhood Christmas at Kensington Palace. 

In this episode, Jacqui chats with Mary Kate, co-host of the podcast East Coast Haunts. Mary Kate shares an old story about a bride who gets married on Christmas day but encounters misfortune, and discusses the history of Bramshill House. The conversation continues in the next episode.Share your thoughts about the story at Jacqui's Facebook page – Jacqui Lents - Author | FacebookCheck out photos of the house – Bramshill House - City & Country (cityandcountry.co.uk)Check out Mary Kate and East Coast Haunts – Instagram - east.coast.haunts Facebook - (1) East Coast Haunts | Facebook Twitter - @EC_Haunts Apple podcast - East Coast Haunts on Apple Podcasts#Christmas #Christmasstory #Haunting #Ghoststory #EastCoastHaunts #BramshillHouse #JacquiJustChatters

Step back in time with "A Victorian Christmas Night," a calm bedtime story for grown-ups designed to help you relax and fall asleep. In this 1-hour sleep story, narrated by a soothing female voice, you'll journey to the enchanting end of the Victorian era. On a frosty winter night, find comfort in a grand seaside home, where the crackle of a fire and the luxurious embrace of a sleigh bed create the perfect atmosphere for rest. Immerse yourself in the pages of a classic holiday tale that celebrates the softness of the world and the beauty of the human spirit. Let the sounds of crackling logs and a howling winter wind guide you into peaceful slumber. It's time to dream away. MENTIONS: Chocolate, Christmas, Nostalgia This story within a sleep story included "A Christmas Inspiration" by Lucy Maude Montgomery courtesy of the Public Domain. Script, Production, Sleep Music, and Narration by Michelle Hotaling, Dreamaway Visions LLC 2024 All Rights Reserved YOUTUBE: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/michellessanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://instagram.com/michellessanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FACEBOOK:⁠https://www.facebook.com/michellessanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠http://www.tiktok.com/@michellessanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TWITTER: ⁠http://twitter.com/michsanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Michelle: ⁠michellessanctuary@gmail.com⁠ If you would like to support this channel: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/michsanctuary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.paypal.me/michellessanctuary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.venmo.com/michellehotaling ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out my new podcast, Meditation Tides, for guided meditations and let the tides of your breath bring the tranquility you deserve. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meditationtides/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Michelle's Sanctuary is a place where you may enjoy high quality relaxing stories for sleep and guided sleep meditations completely FREE with a focus on mental vacations, sleep hypnosis, manifestations, and using your imagination to enjoy relaxing adventures before bedtime. Grown-ups deserve bedtime stories too! Having firsthand experience with anxiety, insomnia, and a strong desire to connect with my higher self and live my best life, I have tailored these recordings in ways that I have personally found helpful. This channel is not a replacement for consultations with a doctor or medical professional but can help you find more balance and a healing night's sleep. I always welcome comments, feedback & suggestions.

Just about every town in America has a tree lighting event, walk-through light display or downtown shopping night for the holidays, but a few spots like to do something a little extra. On this week's episode of Peak Northwest, we look at the Pacific Northwest holiday events that might be worth traveling to, from busy winter festivals to visits from Krampus. There's something delightful about small towns going all out for the holidays, one-upping each other for the biggest, best and busiest events –and offering Northwest travelers a window into local holiday traditions. Here are some highlights from this week's show: Why you should check out Leavenworth's Christmastown, even though it will be a scene. The best light display in Oregon? It might be at a state park on the coast. Get a taste of Victorian Christmas pageantry in this southern Oregon destination. A small town in Washington has a delightfully creepy Krampus tradition. Subscribe to Peak Northwest on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices