For people in the English countryside, April 24th was once a night for a macabre tradition, standing vigil to foresee who among them would die in the coming year. On this night, St. Mark’s Eve, those who gathered at the churchyard just… Read More ›
Tradition
Then Let Us Go and Be Terrible: A Krampus Christmas
Later this week, on the eve of Saint Nicholas day, hundreds of demon-faced creatures will descend upon the snowy streets of Alpine countries, rattling chains and bells in preparation for capturing naughty children and carrying them away on Krampusnacht. Fearsome… Read More ›
It Must Be Bunnies: 35 Horrible Hares to Haunt Your Easter
Kittens, for those of you that celebrate, this Sunday is Easter. While some of us do like to point out that it’s the most popularly celebrated zombie holiday in the world, here at The Year of Halloween, we know that… Read More ›
