For the first time since before covid, the Mari Lwyd returned to my home town this weekend! As Chepstow sits on the boarder of South Wales and England, the delightful tradition of the Mari Lwyd is combined with Wassailing and features Morris Dancing teams from both sides of the boarder. What better time to explore…
Category: Cryptids and Folklore
Lets burrow deep into the muddy tunnels of legend and discover manner of weird and wonderful beasties, both corporeal and incorporeal. From the Fae Folk of old to the famous friends we all know and love.
Christmas Traditions: Origins and Superstitions
Possibly the biggest holiday in the western calendar, it’s no surprise that Christmas time is packed full of weird and wonderful superstition and traditions from across the world. From creepy to downright bizarre, let’s raise a cup of festive cheer and explore some of the best Christmas superstitions across the world. Yule Logs As you…
4 Freaky Halloween Rituals and Superstitions
To quote the wonderful Tim Curry as The Grand Wizard, “anything can happen on Halloween”. It’s a time synonymous with fortunetelling, magic, death and renewal, and as such, is filled with all manner of superstitions and rituals. Let’s discuss some of the most well known Halloween superstitions and rituals to honour the most magical time…
Four Weird Welsh Folk Creatures
Here in Wales, we have a long tradition of folk and fairy creatures featuring a whole cast of characters. Some are local variations of critters seen across the Celtic lands, but some are weird enough stand out one their own. Let’s explore some weird Welsh cryptids and folk creatures. Aderyn y corph – The Corpse…
Four Freaky Forests
With Summer coming to an end, why not take in the changing seasons with a lovely woodland walk? There’s birds, bugs, maybe even a deer or two to look out for, but in these four freaky forests, you may need to keep your eyes peeled for a ghost. Let’s explore four freaky forests and weird…
3 More Creepy Curses
Who doesn’t love a good curse? Let’s explore three more creepy curses you might not have heard of. Pele’s Curse The beautiful Hawaiian Islands and their creation are intrinsically linked to the Goddess Pele, who’s ire is said to directed to anyone who takes any piece of native natural item away from Hawaii. Bad…
Three More Mysterious Paranormal Photos – Fact or Fake?
The Cooper Family’s Unexpected Guest This image has been floating around the internet for a few years now. It features a pair of boys sitting on the laps of two women, reportedly their respective mothers. Fairly normal so far, but to the left of the image, we see the body of a faceless man, hanging…
Three Famous Maritime Mysteries
There’s something about the sea that stirs the souls of lonely people. It’s vast, boundless and unpredictable, and when she turns, you’re at her mercy. If, like myself, you come from seafaring stock, you may be familiar with tall tales of voyages past, so grab yourself a bottle of rum and settle in to explore…
“Cropsey” & The Crimes Of Andre Rand
Urban legends are a fascinating cultural phenomenon. They’re the the life blood of sleepovers and playground whispers, and even as we grow up, they keep a tantalising hold over our psyche, coming back to haunt us during nighttime drives or every time the lights flicker. But these are just modern day fairytales, aren’t they? They’re…
Even More Haunted Artworks
Who loves art? Me! Who loves haunted stuff? Also Me! Let’s explore even more haunted paintings and artwork from around the world. Mi Novia – Juan Luna Translating to “My Girlfriend” and also known as “Portrait of a Lady”, this painting by Filipino painter, Juan Luna. Legend says, this 1890’s portrait features Luna’s wife, Paz…
The Hawthorn Files 