The strigoi is a figure from Romanian folklore. It’s often considered a precursor to the modern vampire. Their legends carry a blend of cultural fears about the death, the afterlife, and revenge on the living. Get the strigoi scoop after the jump.
Back in the 1920s, children began to vanish in the Point Defiance area near Tacoma. Sometimes, their bodies were found along the beach in Point Defiance and the Tacoma Narrows. In other cases, they just vanished. But one thing was clear: A monster may have taken them. Get the scoop after the jump.
Hi gang! Happy Creepmas! If you didn’t know, Creepmas is another name for the period between December 5th through January 13th. That lines up with Krampusnacht through St. Knuts Day in Scandinavia. This period celebrates all the spooky stuff (Krampus, Yule Lads, Wassailing, and more) in Europe.
Our little ghost club likes to do things, and history is one of our biggest hobbies. After all, how can you go looking for ghosts and haunted places if you don’t know the how and why they’re haunted? Rhetorical question, of course. In mid-November, the club went to Tacoma to check out an event…
On Nov. 23rd, Ghostly Activities Ghost Club went to Fort Nisqually (near Tacoma) for the lantern-guided tour. Pretty Gritty Tours put on a fun adventure, and the guide kept the tales to the facts. Get the scoop after the jump.
Hi gang! I hope all is well. Last night (Nov. 22nd), the ghost club went to see Aaron Mahnke in downtown Seattle. If you didn’t know, he’s the podcaster behind Lore, a dark history podcast. It’s one of our faves to listen to on spooky nights. Ghost club member, Melissa Becker, also came along….
The holiday season once featured eerie traditions alongside joy and warmth, celebrating the supernatural. Nine practices, including telling ghost stories and celebrating Krampusnacht, invite a thrilling twist to modern festivities. Reviving them can create a unique Christmas atmosphere that merges cozy joy with a touch of the mysterious and spooky.
In this article, we’re going to take a deep dive into the magical, protective properties of rosemary. We’ll explore its historical roots, symbolism, and all the ways you can use it to keep the dark forces at bay. If you’re ready to learn how to use rosemary beyond the kitchen, let’s begin.
Scarecrows have been around for centuries. They started as simple guardians of the harvest, built to scare off birds and pests. In Europe, their origins go back to ancient times. Pagan rituals, agricultural traditions—these scarecrows were more than just stuffed figures. They had a deeper meaning.
Samhain, the precursor to Halloween, marked a time when the boundary between the living and spirit worlds was thin. The Celts lit candles and bonfires to protect their families from wandering spirits. They believed flickering candlelight would keep harmful entities away and invite positive energy to stay. Get tips on using candle magic after…