horror genre
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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


