<p>In this special crossover episode with the Sibling Library Podcast, Jeff and Julia discuss the history of the gothic Victorian era Christmastime ghost story, and we talk about British holiday journals, ghostly brides, moralism vs. horror, and of course, Charles Dickens, the father of the quintessential Christmas ghost story. Then, we will read a classic Victorian ghost story which may make your blood boil, as it does its antagonist. May you and yours have a scary Christmas!</p>