Though most commonly associated with Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the tradition of winter’s tales – scary stories to tell in the dark – goes back hundreds of years, and evolved into the Christmas ghost story in the Victorian era and beyond. Authors such as M.R. James, E.F. Benson, Algernon Blackwood, Elizabeth Gaskell and Canada’s own Robertson Davies excelled at the Christmas ghost story and were prolific writers of tales meant to be read aloud by the fireside during the Yuletide season. In that tradition, Kraken Underground and Spectacular Optical bring you the second annual Winter’s Wake: a celebration of the seasonal ghost story in all its forms, but with a special emphasis on the oral tradition of gathering in the dark and the quiet to listen to chilling tales read aloud.
=0D=0A=So join us for some wintry tales of terror along with themed drinks (the “Marley’s Ghost”, anyone?), snacks, and a wealth of seasonal door prizes courtesy of our event sponsors.
=0D=0A=Located in the Bistro at Port Browning, doors will open at 3:15, the show starts at 4. Full bar and themed menu will be available.
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