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It's Spooky Christmas in July!
UPDATED FOR 2026: Why wait until December? If you're the kind of person who celebrates Halloween all year long, Spooky Christmas in July was basically made for you. Here are the dark and delightful finds worth grabbing right now.
A Yule Playlist ❄️
A gentle, otherworldly blend of wintry folk, celestial pop, and atmospheric instrumentals crafted for quiet solstice moments. Soft vocals, shimmering melodies, and warm candle-lit textures evoke ancient magic, winter forests, and the slow returning of the light. Perfect for rituals, reflection, or cozy seasonal spell-casting.
Perfect Pumpkin Eggnog
Pumpkin has a way of creeping into all the other holidays, and this recipe for a perfect pumpkin eggnog is no exception. Learn how to make it—with variations for dairy-free and vegan options.
Krampus Coaster Craft
Learn how to make a custom Krampus coaster using greeting cards from Spooky Cat Press, one of my fave spooky small businesses.
9 Ways to Celebrate Spooky Christmas
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - Spooky Christmas, that is! See how this Halloween blogger is getting ready for the holidays.
How to Make Halloween Gingerbread Cookies
Here is my favorite recipe for Halloween gingerbread cookies, plus a few creative ideas for decorating them for the holidays.
DIY Candy Corn Ornaments
Make your own candy corn ornaments this holiday season! Learn where to buy supplies, how to make them and how to decorate with them.
DIY Halloween Christmas Garland
Want to make a Halloween Christmas garland for your home? Here's how I made mine, plus where to find supplies outside of October.
6 Spooky Christmas Traditions to Start with Your Family
Looking for spooky Christmas traditions to start with your family this holiday season? Here are 6 legends to incorporate into your celebrations.
How to Make Almond Butter Tombstones
Today's blog post is all treats, no tricks. No pun intended, I've been dying to make these almond butter tombstones for ages...and today, I finally did it!
How to Make a Chilling Adventures of Sabrina-Inspired Yule Wreath
Make the Spellman's Yule wreath featured in episode 11 of "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" to hang on your door this holiday season and keep spirits away.
All I Want For Christmas is Halloween: A Holiday Playlist
Need a Christmas Halloween playlist? Here are 18 hand-picked songs from Spooky Little Halloween to make your December a bit more like October!