Holiday Witches: Folklore and Seasonal Traditions from Ireland, The UK and Beyond

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Adult, Teen

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on December 16, 2025 @ 7:00pm.
  • There are 3 seats remaining.

Program Description

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Celebrate the magic of the season with a twist of witchcraft and wonder!  This lecture explores the full calendar year of holidays where witches and other strange creatures are celebrated, reviled, or feared.  From quirky, kind-hearted witches to folkloric entities who prowl the night, get ready to enjoy a bit of festive fun from the UK and beyond.

Debra M. Dudek is Head of Adult and Teen Services at the Fountaindale Public Library District in Bolingbrook, IL. She holds a post graduate certificate in Genealogical, Palaeographic & Heraldic Studies from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland.  Ms. Dudek is the Book Review Editor of the Illinois State Genealogical Society, an executive board member of the Illinois State Historical Society, website coordinator for the Chicago Chapter NSDAR, and is the author of the World War I Research Guide: Tracing American Military and Non-Combatant Ancestors.

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Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.   

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