Category: Culture
Jersey Devil kills over 30 pigs in Pennsylvania
The Jersey Devil has visited Pennsylvania numerous times in the past. In this case, 1916, it has killed over 30 pigs and was on the…
Strange tracks found believed to be Delaware’s “What-it-it” – Also known as the “Ichthalmandaug”
Strange tracks discovered by a fisherman leave the man in a state of shock. Locals believe it is the “What-it-it” monster. Sees Tracks of Beast!…
Links between Delaware’s Jobberwock, the Jersey Devil, and Ireland’s Rang-a-Tang
What we call Jabberwock was more commonly referred to as the Jobberwock up until the early 1900s, U.S. New Jersey had its Jersey Devil and…
Posse combing woods in search of Jersey Devil
The Jersey Devil comes out of hiding, slaughters a few hogs, and terrorizes two children in 1929. Posse Combing Woods for “Jersey Devil” WOODBURY HEIGHTS,…
Child leased and placed into servitude for $5 a year in Illinois
Below is a 1905 report about a nine-year-old girl who is placed into servitude for $5 a year. That money goes to her “father.” The…
Make numerous New Year’s resolutions in the hopes of keeping at least one
Making a New Year’s resolution is an old custom, and many people today will still attempt to begin work on just one thing at the…
Pagan Origins of Many Christmas Customs
The rich historical customs we follow during the Christmas, Yule, and Winter Solstice season grew out of our ancient past. As humans evolved, so did…
History of the Christmas Feast and Why Puritans Banned It
Puritans hated all things Christmas and even banned the celebration of Christmas in both England and later on in America. But everyone loves a good…
Origin of Christmas Stocking in St. Nicholas Legend
In the article below we find the Christian origin of the use of stockings. This particular St. Nicholas legend is interesting because the Moon (an…
Saint Nicholas as the Origin of Santa Claus
In this 1919 article, Saint Nicholas is posed as the origin of America’s Santa Claus. While researchers admit that there is no historical information about…
