Thoughts & Facts

Christmas is one of the biggest celebrations for the people belonging to the Christian faith. Nevertheless, it would be incorrect to assume that it is only celebrated among the Christians - in fact, many participate in the festivities because of its cultural status and its non-sectarian winter-related traditions. A few of the more central mainstays of the season were best described in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" - from caroling, to gift-giving, to feasting, and the wishing of good cheer to all. The gathering of friends and family all add to the magic of the holiday season.

At such times, it is not unusual to find parties and get-togethers that enlist the use of specialty entertainment to help bring people together, as well as to reinforce the good times, mystery and wonderment that the season provides. Indeed, all of these ingredients, when combined, can create that special Christmas atmosphere.

However, it should be noted - Christmas is not something everyone celebrates in the same way. A simple look at the song "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" reveals the line - "There'll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago." To some, this line seems out of context with the season, but it should not - as many people look to it as a time to remember all of those who have passed on, as well as a time of reflection of ones personal past thoughts and actions as a way of repentance, contemplation, and growth. This idea is the basis of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol".

It would also be well to know that in Victorian times, many Christmas activities were more akin to that of Halloween celebrations than what is generally imagined. It was not unusual back then that Christmas parties were capped off with the telling of ghost stories and the holding of séances. Moreover, this tradition is still popular in some areas of Europe, as these activities offer the group the chance to reconnect to the past while contemplating the future. In many circles within the United States, these activities are being re-discovered. The ones who are re-instituting this activity for themselves and their party-goers claim it brings with it a balance that most typical Christmas celebrations are lacking and that is a chance to reflect on the past and count the blessings one has.

Along with entertainment more widely accepted by today's standards as being appropriate to the season such as those that are filled with fun, mystery and wonderment, William Corey also offers modern-day audiences a chance to experience the "darker" entertainments of "Christmases long, long ago".


Your Role

If it's your wish to offer your guests entertainment befitting the spirit of a fun celebration, or if your desire is to have a bit more serious event that encourages the contemplative and reflective nature in the more Victorian tradition - then William Corey's Psychodynamic Entertainment is bound to have something that can meet your entertainment needs. Call or fill out his performance form today!

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