Deck the Hall with Horror: 66

Dec 28, 2020 · 1h 33m 13s
Deck the Hall with Horror: 66
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In which Carla revisits the Victorian Christmas tradition of scary stories at Christmas by reading four horror classics of the era--and, in doing so, explores the not-well-known genesis of Dickens'...

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In which Carla revisits the Victorian Christmas tradition of scary stories at Christmas by reading four horror classics of the era--and, in doing so, explores the not-well-known genesis of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, as well as the four-hundred-year-old origins of “Deck the Halls”. Things get silly and eerie in turn. Come sit by the fire and enjoy some cupcakes and wassail. (Original episodes from 2017 and 2018 with new content)
 
Original episodes:
32: What the Dickens
47: Victorian Christmas: The Goblin and the Paw
 
Suggested Reading and Sources::
A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings by Charles Dickens: https://bookshop.org/a/6560/9780141195858
Victorian Christmas Cookbook and Traditions by The Chiappa Sisters: https://bookshop.org/a/6560/9781976492907
A Merry, Very Victorian Christmas!: Trivia, Tales and Traditions from 19th Century America by Janet Emily Demarest: https://bookshop.org/a/6560/9781537494470
 
Download different versions of sheet music for “Deck the Hall”/“Deck the Halls” for free: christmasmusicsongs.com/piano-sheet-music/deck-the-halls-sheet-music-for-piano.html
 
How to make your own Christmas Crackers/Party Poppers: jennifermaker.com/make-christmas-crackers-party-poppers/
 
Music: Rue Royale, “Deck the Halls“, used under Creative Commons

Theme song and stinger: “Comadreamers I” by Haunted Me, off their Pleasure album, used with permission
 
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Contact: carla@theremightbecupcakes.com
 
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