I was far from home, and the spell of the eastern sea was upon me… It was the Yuletide, that men call Christmas though they know in their hearts it is older than Bethlehem and Babylon, older than Memphis and mankind.
Thanks to SFF Audio (check them out, they’re awesome!), here is an illustrated copy of The Festival, by H.P. Lovecraft, from the Edgar Wallace Mystery Magazine — March, 1966.
You can also listen to The Festival — here’s a great reading by Rupert Degas:
Enjoy… and Happy Holidays!
The Lovecraft eZine 
Nice story. Thanks for sharing it! Merry Christmas!
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I hope you had a Merry Christmas. Happy New Year also. Take Good care and see ya later.
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Thanks for pointing this out. I hope you had a great Christmas!
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Kewl thanks for the PDF I love HP LOVECRAFT ;,; cthulhu
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Thanks for the story post as for all things HPL. Have a Merry Christmas to you and the troops that support you.
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Thanks Mike and a Merry Festival to you too!
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Thanks for this great holiday greeting, Mike! “The Festival” is a seasonal favorite at our house, but we haven’t read it this year — yet. Merry Christmas to you & yours!
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THIS files works better Mike–sorry for the mixup!
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