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Dear Ghostvillagers,
I was raised Catholic, so I was taught from a young age that Witches were something to be avoided. That to mess with witchcraft was to gamble with your very soul. The underlying message from the nuns and priests, of course, was that; A. this stuff really works; and B. it's not our ways, so don't do it.
The message that it really worked was very intriguing to me. I asked if there was a Catholic equivalent to this kind of thing. It turns out, there is (but it would take me many years to figure it out).
When I started researching and writing about the supernatural, I began to see a lot of overlap between the world of ghosts and the world of Witches. When we study ancient religions and belief systems, we see that Witches have always been around -- minding their own business (usually) at the fringe of society. And that's part of the point.
Altars, focusing intent, and using candles and other potions are all part of casting a spell. It's no different when the Catholic priest consecrates the bread during communion. He focuses his intent over an altar as candles burn beside him. Labels are everything. Many facets of modern-day belief systems incorporate the Pagan, the symbolism of other faiths and cultures, and the idea of communing with something larger than ourselves. Maybe Witchcraft is a thread that weaves through all peoples -- drawing us a bit closer together. It's just one idea we'll explore a little deeper this month.
It is December, which means this is the last newsletter of 2006. I want to thank every one of you for an amazing year. I want to wish you and yours a happy and safe holiday season. I also want to promise you that 2007 in the 'Village is going to be incredible. We're currently working on a redesign right now that will launch in the early part of the year. There will be new sections, lots of expanded functionality, and an even better Web experience.
Have a cool Yule!
Supernaturally yours,
Jeff Belanger
info@ghostvillage.com
Mayor of Ghostvillage.com
P.S. If you want to check out my new personal Web site, you can visit: http://www.jeffbelanger.com/
Congratulations to Lynette Baker of Newton, Iowa who was last month's winner of an autographed copy of
Jeff Belanger's book, Communicating With the Dead: Reach Beyond the Grave, a Ghostvillage.com window sticker, and a Ghostvillage.com t-shirt!
This month, we're doing the contest again, but we ask that you first click this link:
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person to reply to this email with the correct answer will win this month's prize.
What is Marie D. Jones's favorite ice cream flavor?
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This month's prize:
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December 22: Ghostvillager
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Meetup
January 10: Jeff
Belanger on The Rochelle Sparrow Connection
January 27: The
National Ghost Hunters Getaway
February 3: International
New Age Trade Show East - Orlando, Florida - Jeff Belanger will be speaking at this event
| Who's Who in the Town Square? |
Get to know some of your fellow Ghostvillagers.
>>erna_butter<< - member since August 9, 2004
What is your name?
Rena, Renata, RenaButter, Erna, and Coffee (gotta love kids -- lol.)
How old are you?
26
Where do you live?
Lasalle, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
What do you do for a living?
Doing the housewife thing, which is a job in itself, ask any lady.
What has been your most profound supernatural/spiritual experience?
When I lived at my in-laws with my hubby, before we were married, I used to sleep upstairs in the kids' room. My niece, Kaitlyn, would always crawl into bed with me every night like clockwork. She would come down from the top bunk, which you could hear, and slowly come over to the head of the bed, and say, "Auntie Rena, I'm cold," so I would cover her up and we would go back to sleep.
One night I heard the bed jiggle, heard her come down, felt her come across the bed (I was facing against the wall, and was very awake, since I just gotten into the bed), and waited for her to say she was cold, but I heard nothing. I thought she was sick or something, and when I turned to look... she wasn't there. She was in her own bed asleep... for once. I was quite sad, because whatever visited me was a child.
What's your favorite part of Ghostvillage.com?
Personal encounters. Because everyone's story is interesting in its own way. And everyone's caring attitude toward everyone else makes it a real family atmosphere.
What is your favorite holiday treat?
Shortbread cookies -- the way my mom makes them. And of course the eggnog.
| Last Month's Theme - Featured Content |
Our last month's theme was Instrumental Transcommunication. Here's what you missed if you haven't checked in since last month:
Book Review: Roads to Eternity by Sarah Wilson Estep
Discussion: ITC - Have You Tried It?
Discussion: ITC Collage Images
Author Interview: Spirit Faces by Mark Macy
Feature Article: Instrumental TransCommunication (ITC)
Ghostvillage.com's book reviewer, Lee
Prosser and the staff have brought you several new book reviews and author interviews since our last newsletter.
This past month's Library additions:
Pagan Christmas by Christian Ratsch and Claudia Muller-Ebeling
Llewellyn's 2007 Almanac Series
Chakra Mantras by Thomas Ashley-Farrand
The Mystic Foundation by Christopher Penczak
The General Principles of Astrology by Aleister Crowley
Calls to Mystic Alice by Alice Rose Morgan
Brady's Book of Fixed Stars by Bernadette Brady
Four Seasons of Mojo by Stephanie Rose Bird
The Key by Echo Bodine
PSIence by Marie D. Jones [AUTHOR INTERVIEW]
The Yoga of the Nine Emotions by Peter Marchand
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Ghost Hunting Dorks - Ft. Inn, South Carolina
Shall We Gather at the Fence? - Milton, Florida [PIC]
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Nighttime Visitor - Amravati, Maharashtra, India
Someone Sat on the Bed - AuGres, Michigan
Handprints on the Wall - Nashville, Tennessee
Yellow Butterflies - Huntington, West Virginia
Building Owner's Last Visit - Long Beach, California
Stage Coach Tavern Shadow - Chepachet, Rhode Island [VIDEO] [PIC]
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The Man - Bay City, Michigan
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Haunted Queen Mary Offers the Ultimate Paranormal Gift for $25,000
Western New York Hosts Supernatural Summit [CONFERENCE WATCH]
Paranormal and Parapsychological Organization Heading in New Direction
Governor Kaine Reports Strange Mansion Events WTKR Hampton Roads, Virginia - December 7, 2006 [EXTERNAL NEWS]
"Live" Investigation at the Fitzpatrick Hotel in Washington, Georgia, January 19th-21st
Learn Parapsychology at a Distance (Without Telepathy)
Ghoul, Interrupted Colorado Springs Independent Colorado Springs, Colorado - November 30, 2006 [EXTERNAL NEWS]
Ghosts In Laughlin, Nevada? You Bet!
Paranormal Investigators Spend Night in 'Hanging Jail' KATC Deridder, Louisiana - November 26, 2006 [EXTERNAL NEWS]
Haunted Voices Radio to Interview Kim Peek
Celebrate Edgar Allan Poe's Birthday With the Master Himself
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New features added since our last newsletter:
Shadow People - by Lee Prosser - December 16, 2006 [COLUMN]
The Westford Knight - Ghost Chronicles - December 15, 2006 [PODCAST]
Haunted Real Estate by Richard Senate - December 13, 2006
Traditions Behind Christmas By Vince Wilson - December 8, 2006
The Haunted Dibbuk Box - Ghost Chronicles - December 6, 2006 [PODCAST]
Have Ghosts? Will Travel: A Ghostgeek's Guide to the RMS Queen Mary By Jen Brown
December 4, 2006
Thanksgiving: A Day of Forgiveness - by Lee Prosser - December 1, 2006 [COLUMN]
America's Stonehenge - Ghost Chronicles - November 29, 2006 [PODCAST]
Part Five of Belle Gunness: McClung Road and the Blood Farm Horror - by Marcus Foxglove Griffin - November 22, 2006 [COLUMN]
| Jeff Belanger's Upcoming Events |
This is the place to find out where author and Ghostvillage.com founder Jeff Belanger will be speaking on the subject of the
supernatural. If you're interested in booking Jeff for a conference or other event, please
email us for more information.
Events Scheduled:
International New Age Trade Show (INATS): East - Orlando, Florida - February 2-5, 2007
2007 Haunted America Conference - Decatur, Illinois - June 22-23, 2007
Ghost World Conference - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - July 20-22, 2007
| Ghost World Conference 2007 - Meet Your Fellow Ghostvillagers! |
Tickets to the Ghost World Conference are already selling fast, so definitely click on the Web site
and get your tickets and reservations early. Ghostvillage.com is proud to help organize this giant paranormal conference, tradeshow, and symposium for
July 20-22, 2007 in one of the most haunted places on earth: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Tickets and booth space are already going fast
and space is limited. Be sure to visit the conference Web site for more information or to sign up:
http://www.ghostworldconference.com/
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| Hot Threads and the Ghostvillage.com Community |
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message board community. We hope you'll get involved. It's free to register if you're not already a member. Here are some of
the hot topics this month:
Questions for Pagans about Spells
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=17355
Do spells really work?
Is Your House Haunted?
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=552
Come and share stories of your own haunted dwelling.
A Haunting
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=17160
A great new show on hauntings, done documentary-style with commentary by those who actually experienced the haunting. Have you seen it? Share your thoughts.
The Devil Man of Algiers, Louisiana
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=15515
Is this elusive creature just folklore or something more?
Have a Heart
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=17509
A chance breakage... or a good omen?
Spiritography
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=17464
Is this a little girl or just a case of matrixing? You decide.
EVP
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=17350
Can a ghost mimic a voice of the living?
Video
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=17271
Is this video the real thing or is it just another fake put on the 'Net?
Board of the Month -- Witchcraft
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showforum=27
Which Witch is which? Come in to discuss spells, holidays, and rituals.
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