Hi, I’m Tui Snider — thanks for stopping by! I’m a Texas-based author and speaker, and my newest book is a globe-trotting travel memoir called Around the World in 80 Graves. It takes readers on a journey from Texas to Transylvania, the jungles of Malaysia to the Arctic Circle through fascinating tales of travel, tombstones, and transformation 🪦 New Book! Around the World in 80 Graves 👋 Are you interested in Cemetery Symbolism? I explore cemeteries all over the world. If you’re curious about the meaning of headstone symbols, cemetery artwork, or the hidden stories behind gravestones, you’re in the…
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Part Two: Witch’s Tombs & Misunderstood Cemetery Symbols Throughout the year, and especially as Halloween approaches, well-intentioned people forward me articles about alleged Witch’s Tombs that have no basis in fact. This is the second of two blog posts in which I explain why you should be suspicious of alleged Witch’s Tombs. Part One: In my previous post, I explained the problem with Witch’s Tombs, gave two examples, and explained how I think they are created. (Here’s a link to Part One.) Part Two: In this post (which you are currently reading) I describe the three cemetery symbols most commonly…
[ Want a FREE booklet about cemetery symbols? click here. ] Tombstone Tuesdays – streaming show! Tombstone Tuesdays is a fun weekly show about historic cemeteries and those who love exploring them! Each week, I will interview a variety of guests about historic cemeteries, unique graveyards, funeral customs, research techniques, and other fascinating topics. How to watch Tombstone Tuesdays? Tui Snider’s Tombstone Tuesdays streams live on YouTube and Facebook. To see which show is coming next, visit my YouTube channel. On YouTube, you can even set a reminder for showtime. What time is the live show? Every Tuesday: 4pm Central…
[ For my FREE book about cemetery symbols, click here. The following is an adapted excerpt from my book 6 Feet Under Texas: Unique, Famous & Historic Graves in the Lone Star State. And, yes, that’s an affiliate link. I earn a few pennies if you buy my book after clicking it – at no extra cost to you!] Historic Cemetery with Buried Treasure It’s true! There really was gold buried in a Texas cemetery! The oak tree it was buried beneath is located by the entrance of a beautiful cemetery. Today, however, most people drive right by this historic…
[ For my FREE book about cemetery symbols, click here. The following article is an adapted excerpt from my travel guide to haunted places called, Paranormal Texas. Full disclosure: it’s an Amazon affiliate link. If you buy stuff after clicking it, I make a few pennies at no additional cost to you. Win/win, right?] Oakwood Saints and Sinners Tour What do you get when you combine live theater regional history and a beautiful texas burial ground? Why the Oakwood Cemetery Saints and Sinners Tour, of course! Every October the North Fort Worth Historical Society chooses interesting characters from Oakwood Cemetery’s…
April A to Z Challenge 2020: It’s that time of year! Every April, bloggers around the world make posts for each letter of the alphabet. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to make friends online. Here’s my post for today: Virtual Cemetery Tour For the letter V, I thought I’d take us on a Virtual Cemetery Tour here in North Texas! Since we’ve been on lockdown, I’ve started sharing cemetery videos on YouTube. If you enjoy exploring historic cemeteries, then I invite you to join me on these fun adventures. Here’s the link: Exploring Historic Cemeteries. Maybe…
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