Here is a collection of stories for those of you who shudder at the thought of gulping down one more of Aunt Ida's "famous" cookies, who dread facing another interminable discourse from Uncle Earl about pig farm economics. If the first few notes of "Away in a Manger" cause you to grab something sharp and look around frantically for an eye to stab it in this book was written for you. Scary Holiday Tales to Make You Scream has it all from the creepiest Halloween moments to the most blood red Christmas parties imaginable. In fact, many of our modern celebrations have long, gory histories. The greeting card industry doesn't have an inkling about the ancient rituals that continue to cast their shadow over today's holidays.