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Holidays After Dark

By Holidays After Dark

Holidays After Dark is a year round podcast which explores the strange, unusual, and dark sides of the holidays while also paying tribute to the lighthearted festivities we all know and love!
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Easter Part One: Religion and Royalty

Holidays After DarkMar 29, 2022

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Memorial Day 2024: Animals in Action
May 21, 202416:06
Mother's Day 2024: Murderous Moms
May 07, 202419:26
April 2024 Part Two: Spring Witches and Striptease
Apr 23, 202418:30
April 2024 Part One: Pranks and Pizza
Apr 09, 202420:01
Easter 2024: Fiery Festivities
Mar 26, 202420:24
St. Patrick's Day 2024: Holiday Heists
Mar 12, 202417:44
Lighting Up Christmas: An Interview with Gerry D

Lighting Up Christmas: An Interview with Gerry D

In this episode, Kristin speaks with the host of the podcast Totally Rad Christmas, Gerry D, about his favorite holiday memories, his awesome Christmas-related job, and so much more! Listen to Totally Rad Christmas here! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!
Feb 27, 202449:21
Lunar New Year 2024: Year of the Dragon
Feb 13, 202416:59
Valentine's Day 2024: International Infatuation
Jan 30, 202416:58
Christmas 2023 Part Four: My Favorite Things
Dec 19, 202323:18
Christmas 2023 Part Three: Exploring Elves
Dec 12, 202322:46
Christmas 2023 Part Two: Reindeer Games
Nov 28, 202318:44
Christmas 2023 Part One: Ornament Oddities
Nov 14, 202319:05
Halloween 2023 Part Five: Witchy Wonders

Halloween 2023 Part Five: Witchy Wonders

In this episode, Holidays After Dark reviews Emilie P. Bush and William Kevin Petty's new book "A Coal City Halloween Volume 2: Wych Hazel" and explores the history of the whimsical Witch's House, also known as the Spadena House, in Beverly Hills, California.


Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Coal-City-Halloween-Vol-Welcome/dp/0984902848

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Oct 31, 202317:02
Halloween 2023 Part Four: The Devil Within
Oct 17, 202317:34
Halloween 2023 Part Three: Spooky Superstitions
Oct 03, 202319:18
Halloween 2023 Part Two: The Dead Don't Die
Sep 19, 202317:04
Halloween 2023 Part One: Dark Decor
Sep 05, 202320:12
Viva Las Holidays!
Aug 01, 202318:37
Christmas in July 2023 Part Two: Crooner Confidential
Jul 18, 202316:32
Christmas in July 2023 Part One: Christmas Con

Christmas in July 2023 Part One: Christmas Con

In this episode, Kristin shares all the details about her experience at Christmas Con, Deck the Hallmark's live show, and the Glore Psychiatric Museum. Come along on a road trip to remember!

Check out Deck the Hallmark here!

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Jul 04, 202316:56
Midsummer 2023: Swedish Summers
Jun 20, 202314:18
Father's Day 2023: Bind, Torture, Kill

Father's Day 2023: Bind, Torture, Kill

In this episode, Holidays After Dark investigates Dennis Rader, better known as the BTK Killer, and explores the complex ways in which his daughter has had to deal with finding out her father is one of the most prolific serial killers in modern history.


Bonus: Robert, host of the Behind the Bells podcast, shares his thoughts on Coraline, as discussed in this year's Mother's Day episode.


Listen to Behind the Bells!

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Jun 06, 202320:50
Memorial Day 2023: Fallen But Not Forgotten

Memorial Day 2023: Fallen But Not Forgotten

In this episode, Holidays After Dark recounts the history of Memorial Day and uncovers the story behind a massacre that occurred on this holiday.


Link to short documentary "Memorial Day Massacre: Workers Die, Film Buried": https://www.kcet.org/shows/memorial-day-massacre-workers-die-film-buried

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

May 23, 202316:47
Mother's Day 2023: Coraline's Other Mother
May 09, 202320:05
Cinco de Mayo 2023: Injustice for All
Apr 25, 202318:38
Spring 2023: Festive Florals and Deadly Delights
Apr 11, 202325:14
Easter 2023: Tale of a Homicidal Hare
Mar 28, 202320:17
St. Patrick's Day 2023: Guinness and the Goddess of Death
Mar 14, 202315:60
Mardi Gras 2023: Arnaud's Apparition
Feb 28, 202314:54
Valentine's Day 2023 Part Two: My Bloodthirsty Valentine
Feb 14, 202318:08
Valentine's Day 2023 Part One: Colorado Cold Case
Jan 31, 202316:23
New Year's Day 2023: A Family Feud
Jan 03, 202315:42
Christmas Part Four: My Favorite Things

Christmas Part Four: My Favorite Things

In this episode, Kristin shares her top five favorite Christmas things in a variety of categories including movies, music, food, and more!


Crescent Wreath Recipe: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chicken-crescent-wreath/

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Dec 20, 202228:13
Christmas Part Three: Rare Exports
Dec 13, 202219:21
Christmas Part Two: Trolls, Ogres, and Witches, Oh My!
Nov 29, 202219:28
Thanksgiving 2022: Perilous Parades

Thanksgiving 2022: Perilous Parades

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history of Thanksgiving and discusses some mishaps that have occurred during the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. 

Buy the book "A Coal City Halloween: Volume 1" here: https://www.amazon.com/Coal-City-Halloween-Vol/dp/098490283X

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!


Nov 15, 202217:07
Christmas Part One: Santa Swindler

Christmas Part One: Santa Swindler

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history of Christmas and tells the true story of John Duval Gluck, a man who was part Santa Claus and part con artist.


"The Santa Claus Man" Book: https://www.amazon.com/Santa-Claus-Man-Invention-Christmas/dp/1494567253

Email your Christmas stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com

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This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.

Nov 01, 202225:23
Halloween Part Four: Costume Culture
Oct 18, 202223:33
Halloween Part Three: Trick or Terror
Oct 04, 202222:33
Halloween Part Two: Ghastly Ghouls

Halloween Part Two: Ghastly Ghouls

In this episode, Holidays After Dark breaks down some common types of ghosts. Your host, Kristin, also shares a personal ghostly encounter. 


Email your Halloween stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com

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Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Sep 20, 202217:08
Halloween Part One: Haunted History

Halloween Part One: Haunted History

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history of Halloween and the origins of some of our modern celebrations. 

Email your Halloween stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com

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Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!


Sep 06, 202218:30
Homecoming 2022: Remembrance

Homecoming 2022: Remembrance

In this episode, Kristin explores an unsolved murder that occurred in her hometown of Mascoutah, Illinois during the town's annual Homecoming festival.

Email your holiday true crime stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.

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Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Aug 23, 202212:46
August 2022: Six Months of Holidays After Dark!

August 2022: Six Months of Holidays After Dark!

In this episode, Kristin looks back on the first six months of Holidays After Dark, explores the Pagan festival Lammas, and recognizes the Sturgeon full moon.

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.

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Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Aug 09, 202210:40
Christmas in July Part Two: Krampus

Christmas in July Part Two: Krampus

In this episode, Holidays After Dark dissects the 2015 film Krampus. 


Email your creepy holiday tales to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com

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Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Jul 26, 202216:52
Christmas in July Part One: Cheery Campers and Creepy Tales
Jul 12, 202213:09
Fourth of July 2022: Fatal Festivities

Fourth of July 2022: Fatal Festivities

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history of the Fourth of July and brings to light some tragedies that have been caused by fireworks. 

Email your holiday tales to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com

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Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Jun 28, 202216:22
Bonus Episode: A Journey to Salem

Bonus Episode: A Journey to Salem

In this bonus episode, Holidays After Dark host, Kristin, shares a little about her recent trip to Salem, Massachusetts and explores the dark history of this fascinating town. 

Email your holiday-related travel stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.

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Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Jun 14, 202222:39
Father's Day 2022: Tragic Depictions

Father's Day 2022: Tragic Depictions

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the tragic history of Father's Day and the many ways dads are depicted in the horror genre.

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com

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Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Jun 07, 202216:20
World Goth Day 2022: It's Not a Phase

World Goth Day 2022: It's Not a Phase

In this episode, Holidays After Dark celebrates World Goth Day and provides an in-depth look at how your host, Kristin, became a part of this dreadfully delightful subculture. 

Email your gothic tales to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com

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Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

May 24, 202216:18