Thanksgiving 2023 – History of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States, and Thanksgiving 2023 occurs on Thursday, November 23. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists from England and the Native American Wampanoag people shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days

Holiday History: How Boston Got Its Christmas Tree

The people of Halifax, Nova Scotia, have never forgotten who came to their aid when tragedy rocked the city a century ago. Their thanks? Boston’s annual official Christmas Tree. By the time I saw the Tree again, two weeks and more than 700 miles distant from where I first made its acquaintance, I felt as

Bigfoot in Leominster State Forest? One man has been on the hunt for decades

LEOMINSTER — Deep in the woods of central Massachusetts is a place called “Monsterland.” Parts of Leominster, including the state forest are home to sightings of Bigfoot and other unusual activity. One man has been on the hunt for decades. His name is Ronny Le Blanc. His supernatural experiences started when he was just 11

The Salem Witch Trials 1692

With October just around the corner, Halloween and Salem Massachusetts often comes to mind. The city of Salem Massachusetts has a global perception for being a town of Halloween and witch related festivities. Part of this perception is tied to the Salem Haunted Happenings celebration that takes place here in Salem Massachusetts every October. This

Salem Tour Guide Recalls Spooky Encounter at Town’s Oldest Burial Ground

Life as a tour guide in Salem, Massachusetts has got to be quite the adventure. Even the mainstream history of that town is chock full of witches and evil spirits, and folks coming to visit are more likely to be looking for the spooky stuff than simple stories of maritime imports and hardworking colonists. For

8 Most Haunted Hotels in New England

Do you believe in ghosts? Haunted New England’s long and storied history makes it home to countless strange and spooky tales, but for those wanting to spend the night with a ghost, a visit to one of New England’s best haunted hotels is an absolute must. While there are too many out there to list

The Wayside Inn Ghost | Real or Imagined?

The historic Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Massachusetts, has long been famous for its Yankee charm and hospitality — but is it haunted by the Wayside Inn ghost, too? In the pastoral countryside of Sudbury, Massachusetts, sits a charming relic of the colonial past. Having begun life as a modest, two-room family residence in 1707, and

Bigfoot Sighting | Does Bigfoot Live in the Berkshires?

Could Bigfoot live in the Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts? Read these Bigfoot sighting accounts dating back to 1765 and decide for yourself. A persistent local rumor says that Bigfoot lives (or at least vacations) in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts. Read these Bigfoot sighting accounts dating back to 1765 and decide for yourself. It

Massachusetts has had nearly 2,000 UFO sightings, including one officially recognized as a historic event

From gray aliens with oval-shaped heads, to a 9-year-old claiming to have been abducted by aliens, Massachusetts residents have had a number of UFO sightings. Overall, there have been 1,884 sightings in the commonwealth, according to Stacker.com, making it among the top 20 states for UFO sightings. Massachusetts ranks number 17 in the U.S., the

Top Ten Ghosts and Cryptids Based on Witches

Among other magical abilities, witches in history have long been thought to consort with the dead. Be it with a Ouija Board at the height of the spiritualism movement or via the old, alleged maleficium, it’s easy to put witches and ghosts in a similar, mystical camp. However, every now and then, supposed witches do