The Singular Fortean Society's 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
How is it that the holiday season is already around the corner? In a year where nothing is normal—and many have seen their lives turned upside down—we designed our annual Holiday Gift Guide to focus on small businesses and independent artists now more than ever.
Looking for a gift for that weirdo in your life? Look no further! We’ve created categories this year for the first time in order to make your shopping easier. Since we are still in the middle of a global pandemic, all of these gift ideas are available online, and many are from dear friends of ours!
Keep scrolling to add some wonderfully strange gifts to that shopping list.
STOCKING STUFFERS
Yeehaw Cryptids from Cryptid Campfire
In this fun pin set designed by Alexander Daikaiju and brought to you by our friends at Cryptid Campfire, you can now imagine some of your favorite cryptids in full cowboy attire.
The Tower enamel pin by Memento Mori Goods
In true 2020 fashion, when our world has been turned upside down, it seemed appropriate to include this beautiful enamel pin by Memento Mori Goods. It even has moving parts! It serves as a good reminder that while this card might seem daunting when pulled during a reading, it can actually be very transformative!
Kelly-Hopkinsville Goblin face mask by Lacyface
Face masks have now become a part of our new normal, so why not match them with the rest of your weird wardrobe.
Mothman Ornament by Wild & Weird West Virginia
Because you need more cryptids on that Christmas tree.
BOOKS
Ghosts In Print: An Assemblage Of Spirits, Spooks, & Specters From Newspapers Of Old by Adam Benedict
Adam Benedict of the Pine Barrens Institute has put out yet another book this year, this time featuring tales from old newspapers about ghosts. Perfect for keeping your holidays haunted!
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The Cryptid ABC Book by Amanda Woomer
Amanda Woomer of Spook-Eats has authored a few books, but now she’s created one for that little weirdo in your life who might enjoy learning the alphabet through cryptozoology.
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American Madness by Tea Krulos
Wisconsin author and director of the Milwaukee Paranormal Conference Tea Krulos published ‘American Madness’—a book about a man known as The Phantom Patriot and the array of conspiracy theories that have changed many Americans’ way of thinking.
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Winged Cryptids by Lon Strickler
Friend and colleague Lon Strickler of Phantoms and Monsters shares more tales of winged creatures encountered by witnesses who have opened up and allowed their stories to be shared.
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Somewhere in the Skies by Ryan Sprague
In this updated and expanded second edition, Ryan Sprague shares and revisits many stories concerning encounters with UFOs and other strange events from the sky.
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FOR THE HOME
American Hauntings Tea from American Hauntings
These handcrafted teas are in a gift box made from the timbers of a real haunted house.
“Ew, Humans” mug from Awkwardly Artful
Anyone who agrees should be drinking their coffee from this mug.
Wendigo Wonderland Candle by Outer Realms Candles
Typically you’d want to avoid the wendigo, but the scent of the forest in which it lives can be quite fragrant.
Jackalope Mug by Nekojin Designs
We know there’s already a mug on this list, but when is one mug ever enough?
UFO Abductee Lamp by 12 Hounds
I mean….why would you not want this to light up your room? Beats the light from an ACTUAL tractor beam….
FILM
Finding Jay: Lost and Found by Jay Bachochin
This one’s a little different. Last year, our friend Jay Bachochin released his first documentary Finding Jay, and this year he’s giving back by releasing all the bonus footage from the cutting room floor on YouTube to watch for free. If you haven’t seen Finding Jay yet, you can buy it here.
Pine State Phantoms by Nate Brislin
Friend, cryptozoologist, and filmmaker Nate Brislin’s documentary about a case he personally investigated in Maine is a must-watch if you’re looking to add some fortean stories to your winter watchlist.
The Mothman Legacy by Small Town Monsters
You can’t go wrong with any Small Town Monsters documentary, but if you need help deciding on which one to purchase as a gift—we recommend this one.
Lions of the East by Aleksander Petakov
Petakov Media’s documentary Lions of the East, produced and directed by Aleksandar Petakov and narrated by John Horrigan, details the decades-long history of anomalous big cat sightings in New England—sightings that occur despite the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s claim that eastern mountain lions have been extinct since the 1930s.
MAGICK THINGS
This section was created in collaboration with Josh Vanden Busch who runs our Magick and Parapsychology Facebook group with our Patreon subscribers!
The Memento Mori Oracle Deck by Black and the Moon
If you need a wonderfully spooky oracle deck with a lot of depth to add to your collection of decks, this one would fit the bill. The creator even has a podcast to accompany the cards.
Astrosoul Oracle Deck
Astrology and a card practice can go hand-in-hand, so whether you’re new to astrology or a seasoned veteran, this beautiful deck is one you’ll want to have in your collection.
Fifth Spirit Tarot
A wonderful shop, The 8th Shop, has many options for any magickal practitioner, but might we recommend this whimsical, colorful illustrated Tarot deck?
2021 Astrological Planner by The Magic of I
It’s not just any old planner.
Blank Journal by Cocorrina
A beautiful journal for all your magickal notes.
Of course, we have options from the Singular Fortean Shop and the Singular Fortean Bookstore. We hope you found this list inspiring, and perhaps you’ve gotten to know about some more wonderfully weird creators in this field. Happy Holidays!