An article exploring the history of Christmas ghost stories and their connection to winter tales, drawing on Janisse's book and insights from Derek Johnston's chapter on the topic.
Sean Hogan's new film, details the journey of a group of men carrying a coffin who are haunted by their past misdeeds. To learn more about this new addition to Shudder, we spoke to Janisse about the film and its connection to the genre of ghost stories at Christmas. Janisse's book, provides a fascinating history of ghost stories and their traditions, particularly during the Christmas season.
A chapter by Derek Johnston, explores the origins of this tradition, examining how ghost stories are often associated with Christmas programming and winter tales. The article delves into the history of winter tales, which were spooky stories told during the long, dark days of winter, often around hearths or fires, as a form of entertainment. These tales were seen as a way to pass the time and connect with the liminal boundaries between one year and another
GHOST STORIES CHRISTMAS WINTER TALES TRADITIONS HISTORY
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