Emma LH Ghost Catcher Isles
@ghostcatcherisles.com
steampunk. writer. folklore lover. street art fan. tsundoku and ikebana enthusiast. hamster lover
Writer at Ghost Catcher Isles, Haunted Magazine & Unexplained.ie
Blog: https://ghostcatcherisles.com/
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Writer at Ghost Catcher Isles, Haunted Magazine & Unexplained.ie
Blog: https://ghostcatcherisles.com/
Ko-fi.com/ghostcatcherisles
https://linktr.ee/gh
Celebrating a wonderful night of storytelling with Natalie Doig and Steph Lay at "Winterval ", where I told my tale of the battle between the Holly King and Oak King. Yummy white port: cheers!
#storytelling #stories #storyteller #winterval #celebrate
#storytelling #stories #storyteller #winterval #celebrate
December 30, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Celebrating a wonderful night of storytelling with Natalie Doig and Steph Lay at "Winterval ", where I told my tale of the battle between the Holly King and Oak King. Yummy white port: cheers!
#storytelling #stories #storyteller #winterval #celebrate
#storytelling #stories #storyteller #winterval #celebrate
Day 24 of the Advent Calendar: Magical Christmas Eve Gift Bringers.
On Christmas Eve we celebrate the magical figures who bring us joy and gifts. From Santa Claus to the Christkind, these traditions, rooted in folklore, have evolved over time. 1/2
On Christmas Eve we celebrate the magical figures who bring us joy and gifts. From Santa Claus to the Christkind, these traditions, rooted in folklore, have evolved over time. 1/2
December 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Day 24 of the Advent Calendar: Magical Christmas Eve Gift Bringers.
On Christmas Eve we celebrate the magical figures who bring us joy and gifts. From Santa Claus to the Christkind, these traditions, rooted in folklore, have evolved over time. 1/2
On Christmas Eve we celebrate the magical figures who bring us joy and gifts. From Santa Claus to the Christkind, these traditions, rooted in folklore, have evolved over time. 1/2
Day 23 of the Advent Calendar: Cristesmæsse
For the Anglo-Saxons, Christmas was a mix of joy and restraint. While most enjoyed nearly two weeks off work, they had to fast, and gifts were mainly for the poor. 1/2
For the Anglo-Saxons, Christmas was a mix of joy and restraint. While most enjoyed nearly two weeks off work, they had to fast, and gifts were mainly for the poor. 1/2
December 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Day 23 of the Advent Calendar: Cristesmæsse
For the Anglo-Saxons, Christmas was a mix of joy and restraint. While most enjoyed nearly two weeks off work, they had to fast, and gifts were mainly for the poor. 1/2
For the Anglo-Saxons, Christmas was a mix of joy and restraint. While most enjoyed nearly two weeks off work, they had to fast, and gifts were mainly for the poor. 1/2
Advent Calendar Day 22: Midwinter.
"Midwinter in the Druid tradition is called Alban Arthan, Welsh/Brythonic for ‘the light of the bear’. 1/3
"Midwinter in the Druid tradition is called Alban Arthan, Welsh/Brythonic for ‘the light of the bear’. 1/3
December 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Advent Calendar Day 22: Midwinter.
"Midwinter in the Druid tradition is called Alban Arthan, Welsh/Brythonic for ‘the light of the bear’. 1/3
"Midwinter in the Druid tradition is called Alban Arthan, Welsh/Brythonic for ‘the light of the bear’. 1/3
Penfold's habitat has been made festive for Christmas. He's ready! Bring on Santa!
#syrianhamster #penfoldthehamster #Christmas #pets #hamster
#syrianhamster #penfoldthehamster #Christmas #pets #hamster
December 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Penfold's habitat has been made festive for Christmas. He's ready! Bring on Santa!
#syrianhamster #penfoldthehamster #Christmas #pets #hamster
#syrianhamster #penfoldthehamster #Christmas #pets #hamster
Day 21 of the advent calendar: Winter Solstice
Today we celebrate the Winter Solstice: the longest night of the year. Though it feels so dark, it reminds us that brighter days are on the way. 1/2
Today we celebrate the Winter Solstice: the longest night of the year. Though it feels so dark, it reminds us that brighter days are on the way. 1/2
December 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Day 21 of the advent calendar: Winter Solstice
Today we celebrate the Winter Solstice: the longest night of the year. Though it feels so dark, it reminds us that brighter days are on the way. 1/2
Today we celebrate the Winter Solstice: the longest night of the year. Though it feels so dark, it reminds us that brighter days are on the way. 1/2
Winter solstice wassailing our allotment fruit trees today.
#Wassailing #Wassail #WinterSolstice #fruittrees #winterritual
#Wassailing #Wassail #WinterSolstice #fruittrees #winterritual
December 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Winter solstice wassailing our allotment fruit trees today.
#Wassailing #Wassail #WinterSolstice #fruittrees #winterritual
#Wassailing #Wassail #WinterSolstice #fruittrees #winterritual
Day 20 of the Advent Calendar: St. Thomas’s Eve
For centuries, young women in England used to onions to help foretell their future loves. On St. Thomas’s Eve (20/21 Dec), they’d peel an onion, wrap it in a handkerchief, and pop it under their pillow. 1/2
For centuries, young women in England used to onions to help foretell their future loves. On St. Thomas’s Eve (20/21 Dec), they’d peel an onion, wrap it in a handkerchief, and pop it under their pillow. 1/2
December 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Day 20 of the Advent Calendar: St. Thomas’s Eve
For centuries, young women in England used to onions to help foretell their future loves. On St. Thomas’s Eve (20/21 Dec), they’d peel an onion, wrap it in a handkerchief, and pop it under their pillow. 1/2
For centuries, young women in England used to onions to help foretell their future loves. On St. Thomas’s Eve (20/21 Dec), they’d peel an onion, wrap it in a handkerchief, and pop it under their pillow. 1/2
Day 19 of the Advent Calendar: Today, behind the door we find Herne the Hunter, the guardian of Windsor Great Park. Once a keeper of the woods, Herne represents the tale of the Wild Huntsman, which is a story centered around an eternal chase and a fateful bargain. 1/2
December 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Day 19 of the Advent Calendar: Today, behind the door we find Herne the Hunter, the guardian of Windsor Great Park. Once a keeper of the woods, Herne represents the tale of the Wild Huntsman, which is a story centered around an eternal chase and a fateful bargain. 1/2
Day 18 of the Advent Calendar: Christmas Carols
In the 17th century, Puritans in England tried to ban Christmas celebrations, viewing them as frivolous and sinful. As a result, carols disappeared from daily life, snuffed out by strict laws and disdain for their pagan origins. 1/2
In the 17th century, Puritans in England tried to ban Christmas celebrations, viewing them as frivolous and sinful. As a result, carols disappeared from daily life, snuffed out by strict laws and disdain for their pagan origins. 1/2
December 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Day 18 of the Advent Calendar: Christmas Carols
In the 17th century, Puritans in England tried to ban Christmas celebrations, viewing them as frivolous and sinful. As a result, carols disappeared from daily life, snuffed out by strict laws and disdain for their pagan origins. 1/2
In the 17th century, Puritans in England tried to ban Christmas celebrations, viewing them as frivolous and sinful. As a result, carols disappeared from daily life, snuffed out by strict laws and disdain for their pagan origins. 1/2
Day 17 on the advent calendar: Wassail!
Wassail comes from the Old English phrase "waes haell," meaning "be hale" or "good health." 1/2
Wassail comes from the Old English phrase "waes haell," meaning "be hale" or "good health." 1/2
December 18, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Day 17 on the advent calendar: Wassail!
Wassail comes from the Old English phrase "waes haell," meaning "be hale" or "good health." 1/2
Wassail comes from the Old English phrase "waes haell," meaning "be hale" or "good health." 1/2
What a wonderful evening of midwinter storytelling and song tonight, with the @shuckhappens.bsky.social ! We heard a variety of gripping tales: from gnawed off arms, to viking marauders, to evil things hiding under human skins, all the way through to saucy Krampus tales. 1/2
December 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
What a wonderful evening of midwinter storytelling and song tonight, with the @shuckhappens.bsky.social ! We heard a variety of gripping tales: from gnawed off arms, to viking marauders, to evil things hiding under human skins, all the way through to saucy Krampus tales. 1/2
Day 16 of the advent calendar: Holly
Today’s focus is on holly. This beautiful plant has roots in Roman traditions, where boughs were exchanged in celebration during the festival of Saturnalia. Early Christians adopted this custom too, despite its Pagan origins. 1/2
Today’s focus is on holly. This beautiful plant has roots in Roman traditions, where boughs were exchanged in celebration during the festival of Saturnalia. Early Christians adopted this custom too, despite its Pagan origins. 1/2
December 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Day 16 of the advent calendar: Holly
Today’s focus is on holly. This beautiful plant has roots in Roman traditions, where boughs were exchanged in celebration during the festival of Saturnalia. Early Christians adopted this custom too, despite its Pagan origins. 1/2
Today’s focus is on holly. This beautiful plant has roots in Roman traditions, where boughs were exchanged in celebration during the festival of Saturnalia. Early Christians adopted this custom too, despite its Pagan origins. 1/2
Day 15 of the Advent Calendar: Kissing Under the Mistletoe!
This tradition is said to have origins in the Roman festival of Saturnalia and later became a part of Christmas in England. After a kiss, the man would pluck a berry, and once they were all gone, so were the kisses! 1/2
This tradition is said to have origins in the Roman festival of Saturnalia and later became a part of Christmas in England. After a kiss, the man would pluck a berry, and once they were all gone, so were the kisses! 1/2
December 16, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Day 15 of the Advent Calendar: Kissing Under the Mistletoe!
This tradition is said to have origins in the Roman festival of Saturnalia and later became a part of Christmas in England. After a kiss, the man would pluck a berry, and once they were all gone, so were the kisses! 1/2
This tradition is said to have origins in the Roman festival of Saturnalia and later became a part of Christmas in England. After a kiss, the man would pluck a berry, and once they were all gone, so were the kisses! 1/2
To get myself into the Christmas spirit I treated myself to a cute festive Matlock Ghost for my collection. @matlockghost.bsky.social I even got a little freebie baby ghost. ❤️
#matlockghostemporium #matlockghost #Christmas #christmasghosts #christmasspirit🎄
#matlockghostemporium #matlockghost #Christmas #christmasghosts #christmasspirit🎄
December 14, 2025 at 10:48 PM
To get myself into the Christmas spirit I treated myself to a cute festive Matlock Ghost for my collection. @matlockghost.bsky.social I even got a little freebie baby ghost. ❤️
#matlockghostemporium #matlockghost #Christmas #christmasghosts #christmasspirit🎄
#matlockghostemporium #matlockghost #Christmas #christmasghosts #christmasspirit🎄
Day 14 of the Advent Calendar: A Yule Baby
Today, let's find out about an interesting tradition: "Yule Bread". This yeast-raised cake, infused with lard, brown sugar, and sweet spices, adds a touch of comfort to winter celebrations. 1/3
Today, let's find out about an interesting tradition: "Yule Bread". This yeast-raised cake, infused with lard, brown sugar, and sweet spices, adds a touch of comfort to winter celebrations. 1/3
December 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Day 14 of the Advent Calendar: A Yule Baby
Today, let's find out about an interesting tradition: "Yule Bread". This yeast-raised cake, infused with lard, brown sugar, and sweet spices, adds a touch of comfort to winter celebrations. 1/3
Today, let's find out about an interesting tradition: "Yule Bread". This yeast-raised cake, infused with lard, brown sugar, and sweet spices, adds a touch of comfort to winter celebrations. 1/3
I bought this glorious beauty of a book a few month back. This is "Ghostlore" by Icy Sedgwick. So many fascinating phantoms & it is such a feast for the eyes. If you are looking for a last minute Christmas gift for a ghost lover, you can't go wrong with this.
#ghostlore #phantoms
#booklover
#ghostlore #phantoms
#booklover
December 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I bought this glorious beauty of a book a few month back. This is "Ghostlore" by Icy Sedgwick. So many fascinating phantoms & it is such a feast for the eyes. If you are looking for a last minute Christmas gift for a ghost lover, you can't go wrong with this.
#ghostlore #phantoms
#booklover
#ghostlore #phantoms
#booklover
For day 13 on the advent calendar, we celebrate the Aldermaston candle auction. This event, rooted in the 18th century, features bids for a pasture, overseen by the local vicar. As a candle burns down, the last bidder before the flame reaches a horseshoe nail stuck through the candle wins. 1/3
December 14, 2025 at 12:48 AM
For day 13 on the advent calendar, we celebrate the Aldermaston candle auction. This event, rooted in the 18th century, features bids for a pasture, overseen by the local vicar. As a candle burns down, the last bidder before the flame reaches a horseshoe nail stuck through the candle wins. 1/3
Day 12 of the advent calendar is the Yule Log.
The Yule log stems from ancient winter customs in northern and western Europe. This practice was part of the Yule festival celebrated by Germanic peoples during the winter solstice. 1/3
The Yule log stems from ancient winter customs in northern and western Europe. This practice was part of the Yule festival celebrated by Germanic peoples during the winter solstice. 1/3
December 13, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Day 12 of the advent calendar is the Yule Log.
The Yule log stems from ancient winter customs in northern and western Europe. This practice was part of the Yule festival celebrated by Germanic peoples during the winter solstice. 1/3
The Yule log stems from ancient winter customs in northern and western Europe. This practice was part of the Yule festival celebrated by Germanic peoples during the winter solstice. 1/3
Day 11 of the advent calendar is where we find a Wassailing bowl.
Wassailing takes place on the Twelfth Night after Christmas, inviting the spirits of the orchards to ensure a bountiful harvest. 1/3
Wassailing takes place on the Twelfth Night after Christmas, inviting the spirits of the orchards to ensure a bountiful harvest. 1/3
December 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Day 11 of the advent calendar is where we find a Wassailing bowl.
Wassailing takes place on the Twelfth Night after Christmas, inviting the spirits of the orchards to ensure a bountiful harvest. 1/3
Wassailing takes place on the Twelfth Night after Christmas, inviting the spirits of the orchards to ensure a bountiful harvest. 1/3
I’ve contributed pieces on the Sheringham Mermaid, the Ludham Dragon, and the Phantom Drummer Boy of Hickling. Treat yourself to one (or all!) of these amazing zines on the EAFC website! 2/2
#eastanglianfolklorecentre #TheMardler #zinelover #krampus #sheringhammermaid #phantomdrummer #ludhamdragon
#eastanglianfolklorecentre #TheMardler #zinelover #krampus #sheringhammermaid #phantomdrummer #ludhamdragon
December 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I’ve contributed pieces on the Sheringham Mermaid, the Ludham Dragon, and the Phantom Drummer Boy of Hickling. Treat yourself to one (or all!) of these amazing zines on the EAFC website! 2/2
#eastanglianfolklorecentre #TheMardler #zinelover #krampus #sheringhammermaid #phantomdrummer #ludhamdragon
#eastanglianfolklorecentre #TheMardler #zinelover #krampus #sheringhammermaid #phantomdrummer #ludhamdragon
Excited to share that these zines from the @shuckhappens.bsky.social which are filled with incredible art and writing by talented creators like Gemma Oakley, @bbmiiler.bsky.social and @g0blinegg.bsky.social 1/2
December 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Excited to share that these zines from the @shuckhappens.bsky.social which are filled with incredible art and writing by talented creators like Gemma Oakley, @bbmiiler.bsky.social and @g0blinegg.bsky.social 1/2
I picked up a copy of "Witches" issue 27, with an excellent looking article on apotropaic magick by my pal @g0blinegg.bsky.social . Great stuff, Amy! I can't wait to dip into this!
#witches #witchesmagazine #witchesofinstagram #apotropaicmagick #shropshire #magazine #reading
#witches #witchesmagazine #witchesofinstagram #apotropaicmagick #shropshire #magazine #reading
December 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I picked up a copy of "Witches" issue 27, with an excellent looking article on apotropaic magick by my pal @g0blinegg.bsky.social . Great stuff, Amy! I can't wait to dip into this!
#witches #witchesmagazine #witchesofinstagram #apotropaicmagick #shropshire #magazine #reading
#witches #witchesmagazine #witchesofinstagram #apotropaicmagick #shropshire #magazine #reading
Day 10: Faeries and Elves!
Christmas elves have a delightful history with roots in Swedish and Danish folklore. 1/3
Christmas elves have a delightful history with roots in Swedish and Danish folklore. 1/3
December 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Day 10: Faeries and Elves!
Christmas elves have a delightful history with roots in Swedish and Danish folklore. 1/3
Christmas elves have a delightful history with roots in Swedish and Danish folklore. 1/3
Day 9 of the advent calendar brings us winter orchards.
As winter sets in, old orchards fill with redwings and fieldfares. These feathered winter visitors, who enjoy feasting on the berries, are steeped in folklore. 1/3
As winter sets in, old orchards fill with redwings and fieldfares. These feathered winter visitors, who enjoy feasting on the berries, are steeped in folklore. 1/3
December 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Day 9 of the advent calendar brings us winter orchards.
As winter sets in, old orchards fill with redwings and fieldfares. These feathered winter visitors, who enjoy feasting on the berries, are steeped in folklore. 1/3
As winter sets in, old orchards fill with redwings and fieldfares. These feathered winter visitors, who enjoy feasting on the berries, are steeped in folklore. 1/3