If you hang around Ghostly Activities long enough, you will see me use a term you do not hear anywhere else. Bleak Season. This is my name for that stretch of winter when the holiday season feels strange. The lights are up, the parties are happening, and yet something feels…
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.