In this Mother's Day episode, Holidays After Dark investigates the infamous cases of Diane Downs, Susan Smith, and Andrea Yates...all of whom killed their own children. Content warning: This episode discusses themes of violence and disturbing content. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

In this episode, Holidays After Dark celebrates the Spring Night of the Witches, Walpurgis Night, and undresses the history behind World Burlesque Day! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history of April Fool's Day, uncovers some outrageous pranks carried out on this holiday, and then takes a look at the delicious National Deep Dish Pizza Day. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

In this episode, Holidays After Dark uncovers some unique Easter celebrations and traditions from around the world. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores a bank robbery committed by a man dressed as a Leprechaun and uncovers the mystery of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

In this episode, Kristin speaks with the host of the podcast Totally Rad Christmas, Gerry D, about his favorite holiday memories, his awesome Christmas-related job, and so much more! Listen to Totally Rad Christmas here! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history and traditions behind Lunar New Year celebrations. The commercialization of this holiday is also discussed. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Welcome to Season Three! In this episode, Holidays After Dark celebrates Valentine's Day by taking a look at some of the unusual ways lovers in foreign countries acknowledge this romantic day! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Reach out if you'd like a free sticker or to buy some merch! Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

In this episode, Kristin shares some of her favorite Christmas things from categories such as Christmas dinner side dishes, iconic characters, holiday villains and more! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

In this episode, Holidays After Dark dives head first into Elf culture, uncovers the history of these Christmas creatures, and recognizes some iconic Elves in pop culture. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the origins of Reindeer and how they came to be associated with Santa Claus and Christmas. The story of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is also broken down. Merry Christmas! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the origins of some unusual Christmas Tree ornaments such as spiders, pickles, popcorn, and more! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

In this episode, Holidays After Dark reviews Emilie P. Bush and William Kevin Petty's new book "A Coal City Halloween Volume 2: Wych Hazel" and explores the history of the whimsical Witch's House, also known as the Spadena House, in Beverly Hills, California. Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Coal-City-Halloween-Vol-Welcome/dp/0984902848 Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

In this episode, Holidays After Dark uncovers the history of exorcisms, their representation in popular culture, and explains why they have come to be associated with Halloween. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

In this episode, Holidays After Dark uncovers the fear behind Friday the 13th, explores the origins of some common superstitions related to Halloween, and shares the personal superstitions of some friends of the podcast! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history of zombie culture and uncovers why we are so obsessed with the living dead. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

In this episode, Holidays After Dark kicks off the 2023 fall holiday season by exploring the history of Labor Day and uncovering how some of our favorite Halloween decorations came to be associated with the holiday. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

In this episode, Holidays After Dark takes a look at the unique, outrageous, and delicious ways the city of Las Vegas celebrates holidays! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the controversial life of entertainer Bing Crosby, including his alleged ties to the Mafia. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

In this episode, Kristin shares all the details about her experience at Christmas Con, Deck the Hallmark's live show, and the Glore Psychiatric Museum. Come along on a road trip to remember! Check out Deck the Hallmark here! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!