What are some great Christmas ghost stories?

The Polar Express is also a wonderful Christmas story. It's about a young boy who takes a magical train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. Along the way, he has all sorts of adventures and meets Santa Claus. The story is full of wonder and magic, and it makes you believe in the magic of Christmas.

Well, a great pirate story is 'The Corsair' by Lord Byron. It tells of a pirate's adventures and his love affairs. In terms of great ghost stories, 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' is a good one. Ichabod Crane has his encounter with the Headless Horseman, which is a very spooky figure. Some other pirate stories like 'On Stranger Tides' are full of swashbuckling action and pirate lore.

One great ghost story is 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James. It tells the story of a governess who believes the two children she is taking care of are being haunted by the ghosts of former servants. The ambiguity in the story, whether the ghosts are real or just in the governess's mind, makes it truly chilling.

One great ghost story could be about a haunted mansion where strange noises and apparitions are seen at night. Maybe a family moves in and starts experiencing unexplainable events like doors slamming on their own.

For a story to be the best Christmas ghost story, it should blend the festive and the spooky well. It could start with a normal Christmas scene, like a family opening presents, but then introduce a strange occurrence, like a strange sound or a cold draft that doesn't seem normal. The ghost character should have a purpose. Maybe it's a guardian angel - like ghost that only appears at Christmas to protect the family from some hidden danger. And the language used should be evocative, painting pictures in the reader's mind of the Christmas - themed haunted setting, such as a snow - covered graveyard near the family's home where the ghost is said to roam.

The 'Ghost Story for Christmas' series has some great tales. For example, 'The Signal - man' is quite spooky. It tells the story of a signal - man who is haunted by a spectre that seems to be a warning of impending doom. The atmosphere of the railway setting and the sense of dread make it a memorable Christmas - themed ghost story.

There's 'The Ghost's Touch' which is a great Christmas ghost story. It's about a family who moves into an old house just before Christmas. Strange things start to happen like cold spots and objects moving on their own. As Christmas approaches, they discover that the ghost is that of a previous owner who died on Christmas day many years ago. He's trying to communicate something important. Another one is 'The Christmas Ghost Train'. In this story, a man waiting at a deserted train station on Christmas Eve sees a strange train arrive. When he boards it, he finds himself in a world full of ghosts and has to find his way back before it's too late.

Some well - known Christmas ghost stories include 'A Christmas Carol'. In this story, Scrooge is visited by different ghosts that show him different aspects of his life and the lives of others. It's a classic that has been adapted many times. 'The Signal - Man' is also a Christmas ghost story. It tells of a signal - man haunted by a ghostly figure that always appears before a disaster. These stories add an eerie touch to the festive season.

One famous Christmas scary ghost story is 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. It features the ghost of Jacob Marley and three spirits who visit Ebenezer Scrooge. The Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge his own past, making him see his lost loves and missed opportunities. The Ghost of Christmas Present reveals the joys of the current Christmas that he's missing out on. And the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows him a dark future if he doesn't change his ways.

Well, 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad' by M. R. James is another. A professor on a Christmas - time holiday by the sea discovers an old whistle in a graveyard. When he blows it, he is haunted by a strange apparition. The story plays on the fear of the unknown and the power of the supernatural. The cold, desolate seaside setting during the Christmas period adds to the overall sense of unease and spookiness.