October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. This episode concludes our series that highlight supernatural Caribbean folklore. 2 Crows and a Coffin Unearth the chilling Jamaican mystery of 'Two Crows and a Coffin.' Explore the eerie tales surrounding this foreboding omen and the unsettling encounters tied to its ominous presence Story told in this episode: "2 Crows and a Coffin" Resources: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20110526/cleisure/cleisure4.html#:~:text=In%20the%20late%201970s%2C%20a%20rumour%20swept%20the,that%20they%20were%20witnesses%20to%20this%20supernatural%20manifestation. https://ajamaicaexperience.com/jamaican-obeah/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OVDq_WCfGw Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Jamaica #crow #2crowsandacoffin #folklore  #Folktales #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. The next few episode highlight Caribbean folklore let's begin with: "The White witch of Rose Hall" Unearth the 'Curse of the White Witch' in this spine-tingling episode. Delve into the eerie tale of Annie Palmer, the infamous 'White Witch of Rose Hall' in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Discover her alleged dark powers, cruel deeds, and the chilling legends that haunt this historic plantation house. Explore the mystery of her reign and the unsettling rituals she's said to have used to maintain her beauty and allure. Join us on a journey through the shadows of the past, as we unravel the tale of Annie Palmer and the lingering curses that echo through Rose Hall's storied halls. Story retold in this episode: "The Duppy of the cotton tree" October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. The next few episode highlight Caribbean folklore. The Duppy of the Cotton Tree Discover the mysteries of the Silk Cotton Tree, a symbol of caution and spirituality in the Caribbean. Beware of its haunting tales, where spirits and Duppies reside. Story retold in this episode: "The Duppy of the Cotton Tree" https://theculturetrip.com/caribbean/jamaica/articles/who-is-the-white-witch-of-rose-hall Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Jamaica #whitewitch #rosehall #folklore  #Folktales #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Guyana #silkcottontree #cottontree #folklore  #Folktales #community #caribbeanfolklore #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. The next few episode highlight Caribbean folklore let's begin with: "The White witch of Rose Hall" Unearth the 'Curse of the White Witch' in this spine-tingling episode. Delve into the eerie tale of Annie Palmer, the infamous 'White Witch of Rose Hall' in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Discover her alleged dark powers, cruel deeds, and the chilling legends that haunt this historic plantation house. Explore the mystery of her reign and the unsettling rituals she's said to have used to maintain her beauty and allure. Join us on a journey through the shadows of the past, as we unravel the tale of Annie Palmer and the lingering curses that echo through Rose Hall's storied halls. Story retold in this episode: "The White Witch or Rose Hall" https://theculturetrip.com/caribbean/jamaica/articles/who-is-the-white-witch-of-rose-hall Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Jamaica #whitewitch #rosehall #folklore  #Folktales #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. The next few episode highlight Caribbean folklore let's begin with: "The Soucouyant" a Caribbean folklore figure known to live a double life appearing as a woman by day but at night able to peel off her skill soar through the sky like a fire ball and suck the blood of her victims leaving them weak and drained. The legend of the Soucuyant serves as a cautionary tale and a source of fear in Caribbean folklore warning of the dangers that lurk in the darkness of night Story retold in this episode: "The Soucouyant" https://www.humanitieskansas.org/get-involved/kansas-stories/people/hotline-the-folklore-of-the-soucouyant Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #T&T #trinidadandtobbago #folklore  #soucouyant #Folktales #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. The next few episode highlight Caribbean folklore let's begin with: "The Legend of La Diablesse" a Caribbean folklore figure known for her beauty and malevolent nature. Explore her encounters with unsuspecting victims, the mystery surrounding her appearance, and the cautionary lessons embedded in the story. Story retold in this episode: "The Legend of La Diablesse" https://lifeintrinidadandtobago.com/folklore/ Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #T&T #trinidadandtobbago #folklore  #Folktales #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

The Animals had a debate over who was the oldest. They asked Anansi to be be the judge Story retold in this episode: Anansi oldest of all the animals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-aozajz2-c Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #African  #Folktales #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

Join us a we celebrate the beginning of August. Emancipation Day - August 1st My Birthday August 3rd Jamaican Independence Day August 6th Jamaican Independence needs an episode all to it's self, join us next week. 2021 is the first year that the federal government of Canada has acknowledged Emancipation day as celebrated in the Caribbean, and us states. Story retold in this episode: Anansi and Plantain Even is a hungry time Anansi get more that him own pickney dem Source: Anancy and Miss Lou by Louise Bennett The skillful brothers Source: Jamaica Anansi Stories Join us next week as we upload new stories for your enjoyment. Be safe and well and most of all Walk Good. Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.ca #storytelling #caribbean #culture #WestAfrican #fables #folktales #African #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #trickster #tales #fun #ananse #anansi #emancipation #talkintales #fun #laugh #culture #heritage

Can you believe it we are already in the month of June. This month we will be having out Ancestry DNA reveal. 1 month 4 stories and 1 Big reveal. June is also our 1-year Anniversary. It has been about a year since we have been gathering weekly to share stories. Why? It is important to learn about ourselves who we are to the core. I wanted to do this and understand my role in my family. How? Purchase a kit, is sent to you, and you then dispense your saliva and sent to Ireland for your results. Our first stop on our 4-story journey is a West African Folktale Story retold in this episode: The Hippopotamus and the Turtle Do you know the reason Hippos live in the water? Source: https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/hippo.html Join us next week as we share part 2 of our 4-story journey. Learn something new reminisce about the ol' days and most of all Walk Good. Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.ca #storytelling #caribbean #culture  #fables #folktales #ancestrydna #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #trickster #tales #fun #DNA #REVEAL #african