A New Year is here. That means a lot of people will be making resolutions to lose weight and get fit. Once upon a time I used to resolve I’d drop X amount of pounds and get myself in better shape starting January 1st of certain years. (The “X” numberContinue Reading
Feliz Navidad! Joyeux Noel! Happy Holidays! It’s that time of year for pausing, reflecting, counting blessings, and extending glad tidings. I’ll start with a bit of reflection and blessings counting… 2017’s Good, Bad & Sad Good: The year started off on an exciting note with a trip to HAuNTcon thatContinue Reading
Funny how one thing leads to another, isn’t it? While I was writing about the lore of nutcrackers, I learned about Steinbach Nutcrackers. They sort of “revolutionized” nutcrackers, if you will, by turning them into not only artistic keepsakes, but in some cases very valuable collectibles. I couldn’t help butContinue Reading
The other day I was finishing up some holiday shopping when I spotted these gigantic dog nutcrackers in TJ Maxx/Homegoods. And when I say gigantic I’m not kidding. Yes, I’m only 5’1″ so most everything and everyone towers over me, but these were even taller than my 6’2″ husband! Anyway,Continue Reading
Meant to post this before now, but better late than never right? Are you a fan of Destination America? (All of this might be old new if you are.) But in case you’re not, or in case the holiday season has kept you otherwise occupied and you weren’t aware, WednesdayContinue Reading
‘Twas the week before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even Krampus or the elves. Wrong! Well, okay, I am writing this post with one week to go until Christmas, but Krampus and elves –and so much more!– are definitely stirring in A ChristmasContinue Reading
Have a paranormal, Halloween, or horror lover to buy for this holiday season, but you’re not sure what to get them? It can be a little scary trying to find the right gift, can’t it? Fear not. Here’s some ghoulish gift ideas sure to make your recipient scream with delight.Continue Reading
Thanksgiving’s looming, Christmas is on the horizon, but are you missing all the horror and spookiness that Halloween has to offer? You know what I’m talking about. It’s the one time of the year when it’s okay to embrace our creepiness to the fullest. No judgments. Are you missing that?Continue Reading
As we learned from the most recent installment of Fey Fridays, the Halloween we know and love today originated back amongst the Celtics, in areas encompassing modern-day Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France. Originally, this society saw November 1st to be the first day of the new year, andContinue Reading
With such a long history with witchcraft, witch trials, witches in popular culture, and more, it’s no wonder the black dress, pointed hat combo remains a popular staple in Halloween costume culture. There’s a big reason autumntime is referred to as the “season of the witch” too — because itContinue Reading
It’s probably easy to guess the favorite holiday of anyone who spends their time jaunting here around the site — and that fact is no different for many of the fey folk who cross the Irish plains and hold a cozy place in the Unseelie Courts. It’s said that HalloweenContinue Reading
According to our Weird Holidays & Observances Calendar, October 11 is National Face Your Fears Day. (And also Octopus Myths & Legends Day. Not sure if there’s such a thing as a fear of octopus –likely– but if there is and you suffer from it, today is the day toContinue Reading
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