Essays
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Why Are People So Superstitious About Friday the 13th?
Friday the 13th has long been associated with bad luck and ominous events. For many, it conjures images of spooky happenings, eerie coincidences, and even the iconic Friday the 13th horror movie franchise. But where did this superstition come from,… Continue reading
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The Spiritual Roots of Halloween
Halloween, also known as Hallowe’en, All Hallows’ Eve, or All Saints’ Eve, is an enchanting celebration observed on October 31st (obviously), the night before All Saints’ Day. This mystical holiday kicks off the Christian festival of Allhallowtide, a time dedicated… Continue reading
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Why Do We Love To Be Scared?
Sitting in the dimly lit basement of my grandmother’s South Philadelphia rowhome, my cousin Michael and I sat spellbound as she read aloud from “The Murders in the Rue Morgue.” We were just pre-teens then, often spending weekends at her… Continue reading
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Ghosts As Symbols Of Unresolved Emotions
There is a moment when the veil between the past and the present grows thin. At that moment, you feel a chill, a shadow shifting in the periphery of your vision, a whisper carried by the wind that doesn’t belong… Continue reading
God Is In The Radio 