Ghosts of Christmas Past a Haunted Holiday Stroll in Salem

“Ghosts of Christmas Past”: a Haunted Holiday Stroll Uncover Salem’s fascinating and ghostly holiday history, from strict Puritan bans on Christmas making it illegal even to celebrate, to Victorian Holiday ghost stories originally told around the fireside. With warm Yuletide cheer, we examine ancient customs of Yule and other Pagan winter solstice traditions of Krampus, Frau Perchten “the Christmas Witch”, and Mary Lwyd! Spend your holiday season with us for a storytelling experience you’ll never forget.

1. 1

   Salem Old Town Hall

   10 min

   Meeting point for the start of the tour

2. 2

   Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

   5 min

   See Elizabeth Montgomery’s Bewitched Statue

3. 3

   The Witch House at Salem

   10 min

   Your guide will share holiday ghost stories at the house. We Do Not go in.

4. 4

   Ropes Mansion and Garden

   10 min

   Holiday traditions

5. 5

   Salem Athenaeum

   5 min

   Victorian holiday story time.

6. 6

   Pickering House

   10 min

   A visit to the oldest home in Salem.

7. 7

   Hamilton Hall

   15 min

   Various Christmas stories.

8. 8

   Salem

   30 min

   Christmas Holiday Traditions and winter solstice

9. 9

   Salem Old Town Hall

   10 min

   End of tour

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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