Haunted for the Holidays

Relive classic ghost stories of Christmas past.

Forget the carols and candy canes. Behind the frosted glass and the festive cheer lies a centuries-old tradition of marrow-chilling dread. From the fog-bound railways of Charles Dickens to the haunted manors of Elizabeth Gaskell and J. Sheridan Le Fanu, Haunted for the Holidays revives the Victorian custom of the Christmas ghost story.

Haunted for the Holidays is a curated collection from noted folklore expert Jeff Belanger, containing twelve classic tales of spectral coaches, kidnapped saints, and restless spirits awaiting those brave enough to look into the shadows. This winter, as the fire burns low and the wind howls at the door, remember: the most enduring holiday tradition isn’t just what we celebrate—it’s what we fear. This isn’t just a book; it’s an invitation to reclaim a lost Victorian tradition of sharing ghostly tales around Christmastime. Featuring many hidden gems, including:

• Edith Nesbit’s “The Portent of the Shadow”
• Ada Buisson’s “The Ghost Summons”
• Amelia Edward’s “The Phantom Coach”
• B. M. Croker’s “Number Ninety”

Haunted for the Holidays is designed to be read aloud as the wind howls outside and the night stays longer. Lock the doors, turn down the lamps, and prepare for a Christmas you won’t soon forget. The haunting has begun.