Christmas Ghost Stories

Victorians would tell ghost stories on Christmas Eve, a practice dating back to Yule. This list includes titles perfect to recount over a fire with roasted chestnuts.

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created by j.bateman

last updated November, 2026

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oh my gosh what a fun sidequest this would be to contrast the christmas romance one!

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What a wonderful compliment, thank you! One thing I love about PB is how healthy the horror community is here.

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As a spooky girl who is trying to be less of a Scrooge, I commend you for this list!

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haha thank you!

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We love a holiday haunting!

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I can think of a few people that deserve to have 3 spirits sicced on them on Christmas Eve

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This is such a great idea for a list!!

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ahhh thank you!

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Winter really is a wonderful time for ghost stories 🎄👻 I received that Valancourt book of Victorian Christmas ghost stories for Christmas one year but haven't read it yet! I want to!

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What A great idea for a gift! I hope you enjoy when you get around to it.

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