Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours LLC

12/13/2024

🎄👻 SOLD OUT! Our Ghosts of Christmas Past tour on 12/14/24 at 7 PM in Mystic, CT is officially booked to the brim! Thank you for your amazing support!

🎟️ But don’t fret—our 4 PM tour still has a few spots left! Experience the magic of the season with a spooky twist.

💡 Plan ahead to secure your spot on upcoming tours! Book now at seasideshadows.com/tickets.

Don’t miss your chance to uncover the spirits of the season—before they vanish! ✨

12/13/2024

🌌✨ Beware the Longest Night… Lussi’s Night is Almost Here! ✨🌌⁠
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On Friday the 13th, this year’s Lussi’s Night holds an extra layer of eerie energy. According to Norse folklore, Lussi, a fierce spirit of the winter solstice, emerges to roam the dark. Known for punishing those who dared to work or disobey during her sacred night, Lussi is said to bring storms, s***f out lights, and even sn**ch away those who don’t heed her warnings.⁠
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✨ How to see Lussi? Look to the skies—her arrival is often accompanied by fierce winds or sudden darkness. Some say you might catch a glimpse of her shadow moving through the cold winter night. But beware—only the bold and the careful should seek her out!⁠
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🎄👻 This Friday the 13th, dare to walk Mystic’s historic streets with us on the Ghosts of Christmas Past tour! We’ll share chilling tales of Yuletide spirits, holiday hauntings, and the forgotten legends that linger in the festive glow.⁠
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✨ Spots are limited—don’t let Lussi catch you unprepared!⁠
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👉 Reserve your tour now: www.seasideshadows.com/calendar or see link in bio⁠
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12/12/2024

🎄🔪 Friday the 13th Meets Christmas Past! 🔪🎄⁠
This Friday the 13th, prepare for an unforgettable evening blending holiday cheer with ghostly chills! 👻✨⁠
🔮 Whether you believe the lore or not, Friday the 13th is the perfect day to explore Mystic’s haunted history.⁠
💀 The Origins of Friday the 13th⁠
1️⃣ Fear of 13 (Triskaidekaphobia): The number 13 has been considered unlucky in many cultures for centuries. It’s thought to disrupt the harmony of the "perfect" number 12 (e.g., 12 months, 12 zodiac signs, 12 apostles). Many buildings even skip labeling the 13th floor!⁠
📆 Friday as an Unlucky Day: In medieval Europe, Friday was often associated with misfortune. Some Christian traditions linked it to the crucifixion of Jesus, said to have taken place on a Friday.⁠
🔪 The Convergence: The fear of both the number 13 and Fridays combined into a single "superstitious day" in the early 20th century. The book Friday, the Thirteenth (1907) by Thomas Lawson popularized the idea that the date could bring doom.⁠
💀 Did You Know? The Fear of Friday the 13th Has Deep Roots!⁠
2️⃣ Norse Mythology: Loki, the trickster god, was the 13th uninvited guest at a feast, causing chaos and death.⁠
3️⃣ Knights Templar: On Friday, October 13, 1307, hundreds of Templar knights were arrested, tortured, and executed—forever linking the date to misfortune.⁠
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🎬 Jason Voorhees & Pop Culture⁠
🔪 The Friday the 13th film series cemented the day in pop culture as one of fear and horror. Jason Voorhees, the iconic masked villain, became synonymous with the day. But for us, Jason (your guide!) brings tales, not terror… or does he? 😉⁠
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🕵️‍♀️ Fun Fact: Studies show that accidents and misfortunes don’t increase on Friday the 13th—it’s our beliefs that shape our experience! So why not turn the day into an adventure of chills, thrills, and festive fun?⁠
👀 Spots are limited—book your Friday the 13th adventure now – we have our Ghosts of Christmas Past Tour at 7 and our Spirits of Mystic Pub Crawl at 7:30!⁠
📲 www.seasideshadows.com/calendar

12/05/2024

🎄👻 The Ghosts of Christmas Past is calling... and Mystic is listening! Our 7 PM tour on December 7th is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉 But don’t worry—limited spots are still available for the 4 PM tour and other times throughout the remaining weekends of the holiday season.⁠
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✨ Step into the stories, legends, and haunts of Downtown Mystic with us as we bring history to life this Christmas. 🌟 Don’t miss out on this festive and spooky experience—secure your spot before they vanish!⁠
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👉 Reserve your tickets now: www.seasideshadows.com/calendar⁠
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12/05/2024

🎄👻 Happy Krampusnacht from Seaside Shadows!

The holidays in Mystic may sparkle with charm, but beneath the cheer lies a darker history of holiday hauntings and folklore. One of the most infamous figures of the season is Krampus, the horned and hooved companion of St. Nicholas. With rattling chains, sharp fangs, and a bundle of birch sticks, Krampus roams the snowy night, punishing the naughty and dragging them away to his lair.

This chilling figure hails from Alpine folklore, where he represents the balance between reward and punishment during the festive season. The legend of Krampus served as a warning to children (and adults!) to stay on their best behavior. Some say his eerie visits inspired tales of other holiday characters like Belsnickel, a fur-clad figure who offers treats—or tricks—to those he encounters.

🎟️ Discover the haunted history of the holidays on our Ghosts of Christmas Past tours, running every weekend in December in downtown Mystic! Walk along the cobblestone streets lit with festive lights as we share tales of Christmas spirits, ghostly apparitions, and the darker side of holiday traditions.

✨ How to keep Krampus from paying you a visit?

Be generous and kind—his wrath is for those who stray from the holiday spirit.
Offer fruits or sweets as peace offerings.
Remember, Krampus rewards good deeds with his absence—don’t give him a reason to stay!
❄️ This December, celebrate the holidays with a touch of mystery and magic. Reserve your tickets now and step into a season of haunted history! www.seasideshadows.com/calendar or see link in bio

11/28/2024

From all of us at Seaside Shadows to all of you, we wish you a most wonderful Thanksgiving. We are grateful for every one of you who have helped us make 2024 our most spooktacular year yet. Christmas season here we come!

11/19/2024

🎉 What a night to remember! 🎄👻 We had an amazing time celebrating at Friar Tuck's Pub for the end of our Halloween season, the start of our Christmas season, and our incredible USAToday 10Best Award win! 🏆✨

A huge shoutout to the pub for an unforgettable family-style dinner and delicious cocktails that fueled our Seaside team—the Boo Crew—to 1st place in trivia last night! 🧠🎤

We’re beyond grateful for all of YOU who made our Halloween season and national recognition possible. 💕 We can't wait to celebrate Christmas with you in true Seaside Shadows style! 🎄✨

11/12/2024

🌲🎩✨ Join Us for a Haunted Holiday Spectacular! ✨🎩🌲

Step into the enchanting world of Belcourt Castle in Newport, RI, on December 21, 2024, at 7 PM, for an unforgettable evening—Spirits of Belcourt by Candlelight!

🌙 Event Highlights: 🔹 Candlelight tour of the grand and ghostly Belcourt Castle 🔹 Stories of the supernatural with Seaside Shadows’ own Courtney McInvale 🔹 Special guest John Zaffis, the Haunted Collector, showcasing his exclusive Haunted Christmas Collection 🔹 Classic haunted holiday parlor games to delight (and fright!) 🎲👻

✨ Tickets are already half sold out! ✨ Secure your spot soon for this unique holiday experience filled with lore, chills, and candlelight.

🎟️ Reserve your spot now: www.seasideshadows.com/special-events

11/10/2024

Join Seaside Shadows for an exclusive, spine-tingling Christmas experience at the prestigious Belcourt Mansion on Bellevue Avenue in Newport, RI. One night only December 21 -- Step into the opulent Gilded Age, fresh from the Victorian era, as we revive age-old traditions of gathering by the fire to share eerie ghost stories, play parlor games with a supernatural twist, and examine haunted Christmas relics presented by the renowned “Haunted Collector” John Zaffis.Held by candlelight in a mansion famous for its hauntings, this unique Yuletide celebration promises a delightful blend of the mysterious and the festive. Enjoy expertly told tales by seasoned storytellers, sip hot cocoa, tea, and coffee, and savor delicious pastries. Embrace the chilling charm of a haunted holiday evening like no other. Link in bio!

11/09/2024

Another Sold out Saturday in Mystic -- everyone's keeping our guides and our ghosts busy! Reminder to book your tour ahead especially for holiday season! Low tickets left on many tours!

11/03/2024

We hosted 89 Ghost Walkers for Dia de Los Mu***os last night! We had so much fun with each of you on one of the most spirit filled nights of the year. The ghost walking continues for us all month and we even have one more Halloween weekend tour tonight at 7! See link in bio.

11/02/2024

Every November, it has become tradition, as we reflect on the history of Veteran’s Day honoring those who have served our country and celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving soon after, that we express gratitude for all those in our community who have served or are serving in any military branch or branch of law enforcement. As a heartfelt thank you from all of us at Seaside Shadows to those who have given so much, we are offering our gratitude month special for the abovementioned & All Ghost Tours in November (pub crawls not included) will be 20% off for Veterans, Active Duty, law enforcement and their families with promo code: THANKAVET or THANKANOFFICER and can be put into the promo code box at check out on seasideshadows.com. (Pub crawls not included and ID must be presented showing service at time of tour). This promotion is good for all tours November 3rd to November 30th, 2024.

11/02/2024

Wishing a very Happy Day of the Dead/Dia de los Mu***os to all those celebrating. From those us of at Seaside Shadows to each of you, we extend our felicitations on this special day to honor the beloved souls of those we hold dear. May you enjoy the memories of your loved ones who have crossed the marigold to the other side and who return on this special evening.

Seaside Shadows will have a double-header of tonight's Downtown Mystic Ghost Tour in honor of the Day of the Dead, tonight at 7 PM. Just a handful of tickets are left at www.seasideshadows.com/calendar

11/02/2024

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USAToday Top Ghost Tour Placements, Relief Efforts for Helene from our Halloween benefit Day of the Dead celebrations and Courtney's book tour.

11/01/2024

A Sold Out All Saints Day tour on this beautiful November Evening. Book now for Day of the Dead tomorrow! We would be honored to share stories of New England's souls with you on such a meaningful day. Low tickets remain. Link in bio.

11/01/2024

We want to give an enormous THANK YOU to all who attended our Halloween night tours. Eerily enough we had 31 guests on each tour on the 31st! But thanks to your patronage, we were able to donate proceeds of $1,000 to the Hurricane Helene Relief fund for victims in NC and surrounding areas through & American Aid. Thank you to all who helped in our efforts this spooky season and we hope you have a beautiful celebration of All Souls' Day and Day of the Dead this weekend!
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10/31/2024

Get now at link in bio before they're gone! Low tickets all week long!

10/31/2024

Samhain (Nov 1st) is an Ancient Celtic Holiday and where most of our Halloween origins come from. Samhain tells us why we dress in costume (a way to scare away evil spirits and/or set intentions) why the veil is thin between the living and the dead (as the veil thins between seasons so does the veil between worlds) and why we have a long history of sharing stories around the fire (a feast day gathering crossing the boundary between the seasons). Other traditions include the “dumb supper” where people eat in silence to remember the dead and leave a candle and plate for their beloved dead to come back and visit. Samhain/Halloween would also be when young maidens may prophesy or scry their future lover. How can you honor ancient traditions? Trick or treating, gathering round the fire, carving a jack-o-lantern or visiting your traveling local storyteller! We will have tours tonight in Downtown Mystic at 7 & Mystic Graveyard at 7 complete with treats from and if you attend the graveyard tour, YOU will help us honor the beloved dead and have the opportunity to bring roses to souls in the graveyard as we honor them on this sacred day. Halloween or Samhain typically last’s from All Hallow’s Eve on 10/31 through All Soul’s Day/Day of the Dead on 11/2 – so it is a three-day celebration and as such, we at Seaside Shadows will be honoring it every day.

You can book tours at seasideshadows.com or see link in bio.