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Eldritchhobbit's Blog
 

Bertha Mellish and the Missing Student

On November 18, 1897, junior student Bertha Lane Mellish vanished from Mount Holyoke College. Her disappearance remains an unsolved mystery. I’m currently working on a book project that involves the Mellish case. Today it feels especially important to say her name. Note: If anyone would like a (very brief!) peek into my current book project, here is a video of my presentation “Missing Students and Their Fictional Afterlives: True Crime, Crime Fiction, and Dark Academia.“ I gave this talk earlier this year at the Popular Culture Research Network’s “Guilty Pleasures: Examining Crime in Popular Culture” conference. ALT ALT
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Measurements

Measurements, so I don’t forget: 
feet
length - 9” 
width around ball of foot - 9” 
ankle - 9.5” hand
from tip of longest finger to wrist - 6.25” 
width without thumb - 7” 
width with thumb - 8.25” arm
wrist - 7” 
wrist to elbow crease - 8” 
widest part of arm - 11.5” head
22” around   shoe size - big kids 4, womens 6.5  pants - size medium or a 10-12. I love joggers and pj pants! 
tops - women's 2X or unisex large in tees; generally a size large or xl in tops, have a 38 C bust and a thick middle so go loose or big vs fitted please! 
  Ring size 6, 7 or 8 necklace size 17” to long, link opera length or longer to double or triple up bracelet a 7.25 fits perfect but I can wear larger; love bangles esp, and cuffs 
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Eldritchhobbit's Blog
 

The Last Dangerous Visions

On my latest “Looking Back at Genre History” segment on the StarShipSofa podcast (Episode 745), I discuss the New Wave in science fiction and the Dangerous Visions anthologies, including the newly-published The Last Dangerous Visions. ALT ALT
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Florida Fledgling's Krampusnacht 2024 Answers
 

Krampusnacht 👹Answers

Would you like something embroidered my elf? If so, what type of design or theme? Also a standard hoop frame, on a tea towel or napkins (if so what color)  or something else? That would be amazing, preferably a tea towel. I love the idea of a raven holding mistletoe in its beak but I also love Victorian Yule vibes.    Would you, dearest elf, be interested in some handmade hair falls? The kind I make are 1. extremely lightweight 2. made from up cycled and ethically sourced natural materials like silk and antique lace 3. completely customized just for you- so give me around three colors, preferred length and whether you'd like one big one (ponytail style) or two (space buns / pigtails style)  These sound so fun, I would prefer one big one in blood red, grey/black, creme/white. Victorian vampy vibes would be the dream.                    Would you be interested in homemade cocktail bitters? They do have alcohol, but can be used in seltzer or club soda in addition to adding that little somethin' somethin' to your favorite cocktail. I have already made rose, cinnamon bourbon, orange saffron, and ginger vanilla which I am happy to share or could also make something more bespoke in the next few weeks.  Note- these are made with vodka, unless otherwise specified.  I don't really drink so no bitters for me but I would use alcohol extracts for baking, something that would pair well with sugar cookies.    Would you be interested in infusing kits for your alcohol of choice? Could be for different liquors or wine, depending on your preferences. No thank you.   Is there anything that you would like to stock your liquor cabinet? No thank you.   Soooo I love the tea towels from Spoonflower AND they have a ton of Krampus type graphics.   Would you be interested in a tea towel from there?   (Bonus if you go look and give some links to your fav Krampus fabric.) Nothing is jazzing my jollies, sorry.   Or I can order a fat quarter and make a bowl holder for you (works for hot OR cold, on the table, in your hands, microwavable) if you're interested.   I use them a lot for hot bowls. I already have one from you!   Would you be interested in an Advent Calendar? I'm not the biggest fan of them personally, too much extra packaging for me.    Anything from Haus of Gloi's site that you want? https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/haus-herald/yule-2024-info  (yule collection part 1 should be up on Sunday.) Yes!  Spruce Tip Shortbread Handmade Soap, Fancy Bread Handmade Soap, Yule Body Powder In Long Winter's Nap (especially since I lost my other HOG body powder and I get really sweaty at my job), and Yule Bubbling Scrubs In Snow Wolf peak my interest.    Anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Yes again, I love bodycare and I burn through scrubs. BLACK TWIG HOT PROCESS SOAP, COMFORT & JOY SORBETTO EMULSIFYING SUGAR SCRUB, FIGLET SORBETTO EMULSIFYING SUGAR SCRUB, IN DULCI JUBILO HOT PROCESS SOAP (ugh this one has my favorite note, beeswax), IN DULCI JUBILO SORBETTO EMULSIFYING SUGAR SCRUB, RENSDYR SORBETTO EMULSIFYING and SUGAR SCRUB call my name.   How about Moonalisa? I would! I've never tried this brand before so whatever you like I would be happy to try.    Do you want any goodies for your pets? (catnip, dog cookies, etc) I do have a kitty at my house named Gretchen, she's a little over a year and very mischievous. She loves to play and sometimes cuddle if she's feeling gracious.    For NAUGHTY things, what do you think about ... ummm... kinky toys or adult toys? No toys for me please! However, in the same vein I would appreciate a sexy bra, garter, or stockings. Just no undies as I'm super picky with them. I wear a 36b for bras in a balconette style and a medium/large in garters. My favorite colors for those are you guessed it, dark red! I also love lavender, grey, black and creme. Also velvet, I love anything velvet. Here is some inspo ideas. https://www.victoriassecret.com/us/vs/bras-catalog/5000005210?brand=vs&collectionId=08b8367b-635e-4667-ad96-87aea7294c7c&filter=size%3A36B&limit=180&orderBy=REC&priceType=clearance&productId=&size1=36&size2=B&stackId=dd2fb373-e79d-4ed3-9cf9-d999efe3388a&genericId=11245348&choice=01P2&product_position=1&stack_position=1&stack_count=2&dataSource=personalized-collection&categoryTwo=New Markdown&categoryOne=Top Rated https://www.victoriassecret.com/us/vs/panties-catalog/1120715700?choice=13P0&filter=sizes%3AM%2FL&genericId=11207157&limit=100&orderBy=salepriceus&productId=6919d0a4-243c-4719-80dd-520d6ee5c7e8&resultPosition=5&searchBrand=vs&searchedFor=garter&categoryTwo=New Markdown https://www.victoriassecret.com/us/vs/panties-catalog/1120715700?choice=13P0&filter=sizes%3AM%2FL&genericId=11207157&limit=100&orderBy=salepriceus&productId=6919d0a4-243c-4719-80dd-520d6ee5c7e8&resultPosition=5&searchBrand=vs&searchedFor=garter&categoryTwo=New Markdown   These are my questions but I'll answer them just for fun!   Would you be interested in a small yule wreath if so what colors and theme would you fancy? No thank you, I will make one for myself!   Anything from sock dreams peak your interest? A gift card would be wonderful as we are likely out of the shipping window.    Anything you might like from my favorite little tea shop? https://www.fridaytea.com/ I am pretty stocked up on tea right now so no thank you.    Would you like shower steamers? If so any particular EOs you might like? Yes! Lavender and or peppermint.   Would you like a simmer pot mix and if so would you like it for any intent? No thank you.    Jam! I made strawberry cranberry jam with coconut sugar. Would you like some? Absolutely!
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Krampusnacht 2024 Master Question List

Would you like something embroidered my elf? If so, what type of design or theme? Also a standard hoop frame, on a tea towel or napkins (if so what color)  or something else? Would you, dearest elf, be interested in some handmade hair falls? The kind I make are 1. extremely lightweight 2. made from up cycled and ethically sourced natural materials like silk and antique lace 3. completely customized just for you- so give me around three colors, preferred length and whether you'd like one big one (ponytail style) or two (space buns / pigtails style)                     Would you be interested in homemade cocktail bitters? They do have alcohol, but can be used in seltzer or club soda in addition to adding that little somethin' somethin' to your favorite cocktail. I have already made rose, cinnamon bourbon, orange saffron, and ginger vanilla which I am happy to share or could also make something more bespoke in the next few weeks.  Note- these are made with vodka, unless otherwise specified.   Would you be interested in infusing kits for your alcohol of choice? Could be for different liquors or wine, depending on your preferences.  Is there anything that you would like to stock your liquor cabinet? Soooo I love the tea towels from Spoonflower AND they have a ton of Krampus type graphics.   Would you be interested in a tea towel from there?   (Bonus if you go look and give some links to your fav Krampus fabric.)  Or I can order a fat quarter and make a bowl holder for you (works for hot OR cold, on the table, in your hands, microwavable) if you're interested.   I use them a lot for hot bowls. Would you be interested in an Advent Calendar? Anything from Haus of Gloi's site that you want? https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/haus-herald/yule-2024-info  (yule collection part 1 should be up on Sunday.) Anything from Paintbox Soapworks? How about Moonalisa?  Do you want any goodies for your pets?   (catnip, dog cookies, etc) For NAUGHTY things, what do you think about ... ummm... kinky toys or adult toys? November 4 Would you be interested in a small yule wreath if so what colors and theme would you fancy? A Krampus or Yule one would fun! Red, green, black if Krampus...   Anything from sock dreams peak your interest   November 9   Anything you might like from my favorite little tea shop? https://www.fridaytea.com/   Would you like shower steamers? If so any particular EOs you might like?   Would you like a simmer pot mix and if so would you like it for any intent?   Jam! I made strawberry cranberry jam with coconut sugar. Would you like some?  
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Krampusnacht 2024 answers & thoughts

Always! A tea towel or napkin to put on a tray with a teapot. Teapot is dark blue. ****** No to hair falls at this time.   ******* Would you be interested in homemade cocktail bitters? YES. I sort of have a collection of bitters. Vanilla ginger or Cinnamon bourbon both sound awesome.  Would you be interested in infusing kits for your alcohol of choice? Would love to try one. I've seen some in fancy shops, but they were pricey enough that I was waiting for someone to tell me they work well first. Any fun things to try new welcome. Primary booze in this house is bourbon if that matters.   New Questions!     Soooo I love the tea towels from Spoonflower AND they have a ton of Krampus type graphics.   Would you be interested in a tea towel from    I love spoonflower tea towels.  I'll  look up fabric & add later.   Moonalisa - no thanks   Would you be interested in an Advent Calendar?  Sure. Perhaps one with teas.     Anything from Haus of Gloi's site that you want? https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/haus-herald/yule-2024-info  (yule collection part 1 should be up on Sunday.) Long Winters Nap Snow wolf Winter divinity Are the scents I like from the yule release.  Fave products are pumpkin butter or the  bathmelts.   Anything from Paintbox Soapworks? I love the bookkeeper butter - either scent.  Bath Streusel is my next fave.  Scents I like -  Comfort and joy Fairytale Winter story In dulci Julio The sorbetto scrub in same scents but I will always choose streusel first.     Do you want any goodies for your pets?   (catnip, dog cookies, etc.)catnip or mousies (in any shape, not specifically mouse shaped)     Would you be interested in a small yule wreath if so what colors and theme would you fancy?   A yule wreath in greens perhaps with a winter bird or snowflakes   Anything from sock dreams peak your interest? I believe I have a wish list there under lawardrop AT comcast DOT net  
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Winter Haven
 

Krampusnacht swap

Would you like something embroidered my elf? I would love an embroidered tea towel or ornament with pinecones and/or pine boughs or other winter themes (rather than xmas) or Krampus.   Would you, dearest elf, be interested in some handmade hair falls? The kind I make are 1. extremely lightweight 2. made from up cycled and ethically sourced natural materials like silk and antique lace 3. completely customized just for you- so give me around three colors, preferred length and whether you'd like one big one (ponytail style) or two (space buns / pigtails style)  These sound so lovely, I wish I had the hair for it.  But no thank  you for now.   Would you be interested in homemade cocktail bitters? They do have alcohol, but can be used in seltzer or club soda in addition to adding that little somethin' somethin' to your favorite cocktail. I have already made rose, cinnamon bourbon, orange saffron, and ginger vanilla which I am happy to share or could also make something more bespoke in the next few weeks.  Note- these are made with vodka, unless otherwise specified.  the orange saffron sounds yummy or an orange spice. It would need to be potato and wheat free vodka (rice or grape is fine),   Would you be interested in infusing kits for your alcohol of choice? Could be for different liquors or wine, depending on your preferences.  No thank you, we already have one.  Is there anything that you would like to stock your liquor cabinet? Not really, I got out of drinking with all my allergy issues, and I just have small bits. If you wanted to send me some safe vodka I wouldn’t say no though.  Soooo I love the tea towels from Spoonflower AND they have a ton of Krampus type graphics.   Would you be interested in a tea towel from there?   (Bonus if you go look and give some links to your fav Krampus fabric.)  I kinda always need tea towels. We dirty them up pretty quick and the non-decorative ones get used all around the house. Having ones for the kitchen only, would be really nice.  Or I can order a fat quarter and make a bowl holder for you (works for hot OR cold, on the table, in your hands, microwavable) if you're interested.   I use them a lot for hot bowls. I think we have 3 now, and they are awesome. Adding a Krampus to the coffins, chickens and bunny ones could be fun.  Would you be interested in an Advent Calendar?   Sure, especially if it’s like a tea one or something fun like that.    ! Denotes an increased enthusiasm level for a particular scent  Anything from Haus of Gloi's site that you want? https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/haus-herald/yule-2024-info  (yule collection part 1 should be up on Sunday.)   Perfume Oil, hair oil, pumpkin butter, bubbling scrubs, whipped soap: Hearth, His Sweater!, Nefarious Gingerbread Sweater, Plotter’s Breakfast (also as a bar soap), Tannenbaum!,   Hair oil preferably or perfume oil, Snow Flower Butterbombs: Amber and Pine or Fresh Snow  Anything from Paintbox Soapworks? hair oil , bath streusel, hot process soap or shower scrub: Figlet, In Dulci Jubilo!, Rensdyr, Roses in the Snow!! How about Moonalisa? I haven't tried their stuff before, but here is what looks interesting to me: Avacado butter cream, coconut oil soap, pumpkin seed butter, scrubby scrub, room spray, or argan oil hair rescue. shivering pines!!, spectral moon, whispering winds!, Dolci Jublio, Fir and Spice!, Fir All Up In Yer Face, Hygge, oooooh Krampus Night!!!!, Kris Kringle!, Shire, Solstice Night Stroll, Sweet Smoke and Wood, Toasted Pinecone and Maplewood Sugar, Winter Solstice!, Winter Hearth!!, Woodland Temple, or Yule Woods. Do you want any goodies for your pets?   (catnip, dog cookies, etc)  limited ingredient or homemade (wheat and corn free) cat treats are always welcomed by our ladies.   For NAUGHTY things, what do you think about ... ummm... kinky toys or adult toys? I might be into something like soft rabbit skin gloves for sensory play. Would you be interested in a small yule wreath if so what colors and theme would you fancy? A Krampus or Yule one would fun! Red, green, black if Krampus... I would love a wreath! Black and red would be pretty awesome or blue with white, silver, or gold for Yule. Green and gold would also be ok, but no green and red please.   Anything from sock dreams peak your interest? I have a wishlist! Which I've even recently updated.   Anything you might like from my favorite little tea shop? https://www.fridaytea.com/ I have a wishlist!
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Maps and Legends

Winter Holiday Swaps 2024 - Krampusnacht + Tacky Ornaments + Solstice

Rather than doing separate posts this year, I've decided to combine all of the Yule/Christmas/DecemberHolidayMadness swaps into a single post.    Updated 11/12/24)   Would you like something embroidered my elf? Absolutely! I would definitely be interested in embroidered ornaments or wearables. I don't have a whole lot of wall/shelf space for display, though.    Would you, dearest elf, be interested in some handmade hair falls? I am not not interested, if that makes sense. My hair is dyed dark red and super short and I don't necessarily have a lot of places I would wear them. I do, however, have a teen who is into anime, manga, Hatsune Miku, and Genshin Impact, with related cosplay, who would inevitably appropriate anything of the kind that entered the house, especially if it were Miku aqua and more light weight than the long-ass wig we bought for Awesome Con last spring or rainbow or non-binary or aero/ace themed. They would probably prefer two, but one can't be picky when "borrowing" from other people.    Would you be interested in homemade cocktail bitters?  Absolutely - I want to try all of your infusions and syrups and bitters, etc.    Would you be interested in infusing kits for your alcohol of choice? Could be for different liquors or wine, depending on your preferences.   Sure! I love the ones from InBooze on etsy, which inspired this question and I would love to try others as well. I tend to grab gin and bourbon the most these days, but I have a well stocked liquor cabinet and any could work. I also tend to like mulled wine this time of year, so that's also an option.    Is there anything that you would like to stock your liquor cabinet? I could use Compari and other things for interesting negronis. I have the gin and sweet vermouth...although I should check the latter as it's been around for a while. I am always happy to get candied citrus peel, fancy cherries, and other cocktail garnishes as well.      Soooo I love the tea towels from Spoonflower AND they have a ton of Krampus type graphics.   Would you be interested in a tea towel from there?   (Bonus if you go look and give some links to your fav Krampus fabric.)  I am always up for tea towels! I like a lot of the fabric, but the following especially jump out at me: https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/13853869-krampus-creep-night-by-brittany_sherman https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/10370178-merry-krampus-large-scale-blue-white-red-yellow-gray-brown-by-amy_g https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/17802844-8-merry-christmas-krampus-demons-horns-monsters-snow-pitchfork-moon-night-w-by-raveneve https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/18076610-16-merry-christmas-standing-krampus-demons-horns-monsters-pitchfork-snowfla-by-raveneve https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/14684702-krampus-jolly-devil-by-brittany_sherman https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/12420276-gingerdead-men-mini-scale-by-flowers_n_fiends https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/18052282-14-merry-christmas-white-cats-bite-krampus-demons-horns-monsters-cute-folkl-by-raveneve https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/13853866-krampus-merry-fright-on-green-by-brittany_sherman https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/11084052-krampus-damask-gray-by-xoxotique   Or I can order a fat quarter and make a bowl holder for you (works for hot OR cold, on the table, in your hands, microwavable) if you're interested.   I use them a lot for hot bowls. That would also be very cool.    Would you be interested in an Advent Calendar? Always.   Anything from Haus of Gloi's site that you want? https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/haus-herald/yule-2024-info  (yule collection part 1 should be up on Sunday.) Love love love their pumpkin butter and bubbling scrub - Mama's Porridge, Spruce Tip Shortbread, Winter Divinity. Ye Olde Cake of Fruit also sounds right up my alley, should it become available in the aforementioned products. I don't need any of the oils, though.    Anything from Paintbox Soapworks? I love their hot process soap and scrubs - Black Twig, Comfort & Joy, Figlet, Winter Stories (in that order of preference)   Do you want any goodies for your pets?   (catnip, dog cookies, etc) The kittens, especially, love toys. If you grow your own catnip, that would be cool, but don't go buying them.    For NAUGHTY things, what do you think about ... ummm... kinky toys or adult toys? No thank you.    If you like coffee, do you prefer whole bean or ground? If ground, what fineness? For unflavored, whole bean. For flavors, ground please. I don't have any grind preference.    If we’re discussing tea, how much of a purist are you? Not at all. I am set up for either loose leaf or bags and both are totally fine.    Would you be interested in a small yule wreath if so what colors and theme would you fancy?   Sure! Happy for a Krampusy theme or a more general Yule theme.    Anything from Sock Dreams? I love seasonal socks. I may have a wishlist going there already.    Anything from Moonalisa I'd happily try the shower gel or avocado butter. Lots of the wintery scents fit my gourmand desires.    Anything you might like from my favorite little tea shop? https://www.fridaytea.com/ I see a lot that appeals to my fruity/spicy/chocolately side.    It would be great to know what sizes my hibernator wears for socks, clothes, and jewelry. I am kind of between sizes now, but can do XL in fitted tees, probably an L or XL in more generous cuts. Socks are standard US adult (shoe size is 8 in womens/6 in mens). I'm currently a size 14 in pants. Jewelry, I like most lengths of necklaces, other than chokers. Message me if you need specific measurements for necklaces or bracelets.    And do you have favorite types of jewelry/stones? I wear earrings - everything from fun studs to very dangly these days. Anything that is intended to be more professional, I prefer hooks or hoops in case I get dragged onto calls without earbuds, but realistically, unless something changes dramatically, I'm self employed these days, so professionalism is relative. Otherwise, I like bracelets - I prefer flexible chain/bead sort of bands to solid bangles and necklaces of various lengths. I have a small collection of fun pins and buttons, but they hang in my room, I don't really wear them.    In terms of stones, I love anything sparkly, especially darker jewel tones - blues, reds, greens, and dark shimmery stones like marcacite or dark opals.    Wishlists you want to share? My wishlists are in my meta swap post (also linked in my sig):    How do you feel about boozy fruitcake?  I love it and am happy to try any and all individual varieties. That said, don't go buy me a Collins Street one or anything.    Shower steamers? Sure! I would mist like something citrusy and refreshing, eucalyptus,  or alternatively, sweet vanilla lavender, as I have started showering more at night lately.    Simmer pots? Definitely not opposed. In terms of intent, general wellness would be cool.    Homemade jam? Yes, please! As long as it's not made with low calorie sweetener.  I'm not familiar with coconut sugar, but some googling suggests it should be fine. Just no stevia or monk fruit, as both of those aggravate my migraines.   I have a set of runes, never used, made from hand-carved (shed) antler. Would you like such an item? No thank you.   If I were to knit for you, what colors would you like?  Washcloths, scarves, hat, shawl……no promises but I have some knitting time!!  Washcloths, mits, shawl, arm warmers would all be wonderful.    talk to me about your drinkware preference; mugs, glasses, etc.  colors, shapes, sizes…….seasonal?  Fall or winter??  I like big ole bowl size mugs with large handles, the cuter, more seasonal the better. I also love vintage/vintage-style cocktail glasses.
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Eldritchhobbit's Blog
 

Halloween Countdown 2024, Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!                                                           Today’s text is “It’s Halloween” from The Philadelphia Inquirer on 10/31/1898. Read the article here. Quote: “Goblins and fairies, good and evil, will be running amuck to-night, if the old Halloween traditions do not fail…. Every one may be both superstitious and sentimental to-night.” ALT It’s Halloween headline: “Goblins and Fairies Will Be Roaming Abroad Tonight”
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Halloween Countdown 2024, Day 30

Today’s text is “The Goblins" from Asbury Park Press on 10/31/1913. Read the article here. Quote: Who said that elves were banished? That goblins were no more? That sprites and fays had vanished From all their haunts of yore? Not so. They surely flourish As in their golden prime, And Hallowe’en they cherish As their most joyous time. ALT The Goblins artwork depicting trick-or-treaters on Halloween
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Halloween Countdown 2024, Day 29

Today’s text is “Hallowe’en – A Holiday of Traditions” from The Stoughton Courier on 11/1/1907. Read the article here. Quote: “From time out of mind this has been heralded as a night when witches, devils and other mischief-making beings go abroad on their baneful midnight errands…. The traditions of Hallowe’en also teach that on no other night in the twelve-month do such supernatural influences prevail as after dark on the final day of October.” ALT Hallowe'en - A Holiday of Traditions
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Halloween Countdown 2024, Day 28

Today’s text is “Halloween Lore Told” from The Butte Daily Post on 10/31/1931. Read the article here. Quote: “Halloween, the night of black hours, ‘when churchyards yawn and graves give up their dead.’ will be celebrated in traditional style when the sun goes down… legend has it, the lake of hades freezes, and friends skate across to stalk the world unchallenged. Evil will possess the shadows until cock-crow.” ALT Halloween Lore Told
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Halloween Countdown 2024, Day 27

Today’s text is “Spook and Goblin Atmosphere of Halloween Today Tame Compared with Horror Motif Expressed in Gothic Tales” from Indianapolis Star on 10/31/1937. Read the article here. Quote: “… the Halloween tradition in its various aspects runs through a surprising amount of highly respectable adult literature. Shakespeare’s frequent ghosts, the so-called Gothic novels or novels of terror which came to a climax in Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein,’ Irving’s ‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ and Poe’s ‘Ligeia’ are certainly all in line with the Halloween tradition…”  ALT Goblin Atmosphere at Halloween
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Halloween Countdown 2024, Day 26

Today’s text is “Hallowe’en Activities” from The News-Pilot on 10/29/1928. Read the article here. Quote: Goblins gobble and werewolves howl; Banshees shriek and cry and scream Ululations, while the mournful owl Makes many fitful mortals dream. Hallowe'en Activities (With an Owl and Witch)
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Halloween Countdown 2024, Day 25

Today’s text is “Twinkling Feet’s Hallowe’en” from The Topaz Story Book: Stories and Legends of Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving (5th ed. 1928) compiled by Ada M. and Eleanor L. Skinner. Read it here. Quote: The pixie looked at her for a moment. Then he asked, “Do the children laugh a good deal on Hallowe’en?” “Why, my little man, it’s the time in all the year when they laugh most. To-night there is to be a witch’s party. I shall secretly join the children, and play all sorts of tricks for their amusement.“  ALT
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Halloween Countdown 2024, Day 24

Today’s text is Helps and Hints for Hallowe’en (1920) by Laura Rountree Smith. Read it here. Quote: Hist! be still! ’tis Hallowe’en, When fairies troop across the green! On Hallowe’en when elves and witches are abroad, we find it the custom over all the world to build bonfires, to keep off evil spirits; and this is the night of all nights to entertain friends with stunts similar to those performed two hundred years ago. On this night fortunes are told, games are played, and if it so happens that your birthday falls on this night, you may even be able to hold converse with fairies—so goes the ancient superstition! ALT
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Halloween Countdown 2024, Day 23

Today’s text is The Book of Hallowe’en (1919) by Ruth Edna Kelley. Read it here. Quote: All superstitions, everyday ones, and those pertaining to Christmas and New Year’s, have special value on Hallowe'en. It is a night of ghostly and merry revelry. ALT
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Halloween Countdown 2024, Day 22

Today’s text is Games for Hallow-e’en (1912) by Mary F. Blain. Read it here. Quote: The dining-room should also be in total darkness, except for the light given by the Jack-o’-lanterns, until the guests are seated, when they should unmask. The supper could be served in this dim light or the lights turned up and the room made brilliant. After the supper is over and while the guests are still seated a splendid idea would be to extinguish all the lights and to have one or more of the party tell ghost stories…. Another suggestion is to have the hall totally dark with the door ajar and no one in sight to welcome the guests. As they step in they are surprised to be greeted by some one dressed as a ghost who extends his hand which is covered with wet salt. ALT
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Halloween Countdown 2024, Day 21

Today’s text is Myra’s Well: A Tale of All-Hallow-E’en (1883) by George Francis Dawson. Read it here. Quote: It is the night of all nights of the year, When ghosts and warlocks haunt the troubled earth, And disembodied spirits visit us— Spirits of good and evil from the dead, Fresh from the angel hosts and from the damned, And from the vast profound betwixt the two… ALT
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Halloween Countdown 2024, Day 20

Today we begin the final part of our countdown this year with texts (that are available online) about Halloween itself! Today’s work is Halloween, A Romaunt, with Lays, Meditative and Devotional (1845) by H.S. Parsons. Read it here. Quote: If souls, once more, to these their haunts on earth, Can come, dear Lady, from the Spirit-land, I ask’d thee,—would it spoil thine hour of mirth, To see some sudden shape before thee stand! And a cold shudder told me, and thine hand Press’d dearer to mine own. But then said I, Oh! if thy friend were dead, and could command Some midnight hour to visit thee; reply, Say, would it grieve thee, Love, if love could never die! ALT
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