In these darkest days of the year, it’s easy to feel a little on edge, even a little spooked by days when the sun never really seems to rise. The shops may be festooned with tinsel and bright colours, but perhaps there’s a reason we do our best to fill this time of year with so much light and noise: because, if we let ourselves sink fully into an abundance of darkness and quiet, we might find ourselves haunted by what lurks there.
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