“The Listeners” by Walter de la Mare

A haunting poem about those you can’t see but are always listening. No, not the Feds. Find the Haunt on Facebook and Twitter at @HalloweenHaunt . More poetry can be found at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Read along with the poem at New Forest Centre. Scroll down.

Music:

“Remains from the Past” by Grigor Iliev (from Soundclick.com)

“A New Morning” by Persona (from MacJams.com)

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The David Oman House in Beverly Hills, CA

Another haunted location, another episode not great for little ones. But hopefully great for you. Find the Haunt on Twitter at @HalloweenHaunt and on Facebook. And all of the episodes are at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Learn more about the scary house at Haunted Los Angeles, the Paranormal Witness Wiki, and the Oman House website itself.

Music:

“ElectroShock” by Sam Haynes from “Halloween 2017 – Pumpkin On Your Stereo – Electro Haunt Music – EDM Halloween Music

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“Haunted Houses” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Did you know that Longfellow ruminated on the deceased?He did. Join the Haunt on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. Also, like the program on Facebook. Find more at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Read along with me or bring it along and recite it at a party at HWLongfellow.org.

Music:

Nocturne by Ekho

“Relent” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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Spiritualism

Some people take their ghosts very seriously. And they’re not afraid. Are you? More haunting information at TheHalloweenHaunt.com, where you can also give and help keep the Haunt in cobwebs. Learn more about Halloween happenings on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and our Facebook page as well.

Wikipedia will tell you much more about Spiritualism, as will the Encyclopedia Britannica and the Haunted Museum.

The Halloween Haunt has discussed ghosts and haunted happenings many times. Listen to some at Ghosts.TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Music:

“Dark and Deadly” by Sam Haynes from “Something Wicked–Halloween and Horror Music for Halloween 2016”

“All Hallows” by Sam Haynes from the album “Welcome to the Horror Show”

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Irish Halloween Traditions

Many of our favorite Halloween traditions come from Ireland, but not all made it over here. I talk more about traditions at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Join us on Facebook, on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and Google+.

Learn more about Halloween in Ireland at Ireland-Information.com, IrishCentral, and GoIreland.About.com.

Music:

“Celtic Impulse” and “Folk Round” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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Halloween in Japan

Travel with the Halloween Haunt to Japan and see how they celebrate. Tell us your Japanese Halloween experiences at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Also join us on Twitter @HalloweenHauntGoogle+ and on Facebook.

Learn more from a personal view of Halloween in Japan from JapanFinds.com, another from Tofugu.com, and from TheStar.com.my

Music:

“From a Peace to an Inn Fight” by Gyügyei “Grifion” Gábor (from MacJams.com)

“Final Count” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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Poltergeists

All this time I’ve been presenting programs and I’ve never focused on poltergeists? Luckily, Robin on Facebook reminded me. Find more information on ghosts and spirits at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. The Halloween Haunt is on Google+ and on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt.

Wikipedia explains the phenomenon. About.com has the signs of a poltergeist for you to refer to when you are in need.

Music:

“Ghost House (Fettdog remix)” by Sam Haynes from the album “Welcome to the Horror Show Music for Halloween 2013”

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The Houghton Mansion

By request from Brian on TheHalloweenHaunt.com: A tragic story leads to a haunting–maybe. The creepy details herein. Find more Halloween info  on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, you’ll find me on  Facebook and Google+ as well. Please inform us of your haunting experiences at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Learn more about the mansion and its tragic story on Wikipedia. The Travel Channel has an article and a video.

There is a Facebook page for the Houghton Mansion Ghost Tours.

Music:

“She Wore Black” by Garni (from MacJams.com)

“Insane” by David Chochoi (from SoundClick.com)

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Hawaii’s Night Marchers

I bet you didn’t know there were ghosts in Hawaii, did you? Of course there are. Learn about one type, the night marchers, then march over to HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com to tell us your ghost story. And join us Facebook and on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt.

A few sites, including Wkipedia, have information about the Night Marchers.

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80. Yeah, I Heard It” by tschai (from SoundClick.com)

“Zona de Truenos” by Hollywood Haunts from “Halloween – El DÃ�a Del Muerto!” (INTROSOUND)
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“Zombie Chase” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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That Horrifying House in Amityville, NY

How could so much happen in one house in a lovely hamlet on Long Island, NY? Some houses have all the luck. Learn both scary stories, which are terrifyingly true in the latest episode. More is always at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. And join us on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt and on Facebook.

Amityvillefaq.com will tell you all about the murders and the haunting.

The Amityville Murders have an “official” website. I wonder who certified it? It does have a lot of information.

Wikipedia has information about the book The Amityville Horror, as well as Ronald DeFeo, Jr., the convicted killer of his family.

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“Dopplerette” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Tomb of Terror!” by Hollywood Haunts from “Halloween Demons And Vampires”  (INTROSOUND)
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“Right Behind You” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“The House of Leaves” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Insane” by David Chochoi (from SoundClick.com)

“Noise Attack” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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Ghosts Part 2

What are ghosts? What are they made of? We explore these questions and more. Tell us what you think at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com, also at Twitter @HalloweenHaunt and Facebook.

About.com has quite the paranormal section where they discuss ghosts.

Studiesoftheparanormal.com has studied what ghosts are made of.

Music:

“Land of the Dead” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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Winchester Mystery House

If you had more money than you ever dreamed of, would you build a house for nearly 40 years? You might, if you thought spirits had cursed your family and you were next. Find out about the strangest house in the land, in the Halloween Haunt. If you know of stranger, tell us at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. You can also find us on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt and on Facebook.

For more on the Winchester House, go to Wikipedia.

Or, you could go to the Winchester House and see for yourself in real life. They have special flashlight tours, including at this time of year. Tell ’em the Halloween Haunter sent you. UPDATE 8/2011: News of special Halloween “Fright Night” events is coming out. And they have added a “Spirit Sightings” page, which is very creepy. I like it.

Music:

“Prayers for the Dying” by Chamber of Sorrows

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Ghosts Part 1

Ghosts and spirits walk the Earth.  Many believe it.  Where do these beliefs come from?  We explore that question in this first section on ghosts. It is a big subject. Tell us about the spirits in your life, and tell us what you want us to focus on in the future, at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

Wikipedia has an extensive article on ghosts.

Teachers like ghosts, too.

Music:

Tombstone” by Twilight Productions (from Soundclick.com)

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