April A to Z Challenge 2020:
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 find new blogs to read.
Historic Cemetery Theme
Most bloggers choose a theme for their A to Z posts, and I’m no exception. I chose “historic cemeteries” as my theme, and most of my posts are adapted excerpts from my book Understanding Cemetery Symbols. I added a LOT more photos, though! [ Also, full disclosure: that’s an Amazon affiliate link. If you buy stuff after clicking it, I make a few pennies at no additional cost to you.]
My Master List of Cemeteries from A to Z:
Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with all the ones you want to read, though. So here’s a Master List with all my A to Z :
A- What do Anchors Symbolize? (It’s probably NOT what you think!)
B- Why are Benches so Common in Historic Cemeteries?
C- So Many Different Types of Crosses!
D- Double-Headed Eagles
E- Let’s Talk about Epitaphs
F- Why Do Saints & Angels Go Bare Foot?
G- What do Grottos Symbolize?
H- Grave Houses, Shelters, & Other Covers
I- What does IHS actually stand for?
J- Jewish Acronym for “here lies”
K- His Grave Taunts the KKK! (Also: What do Obelisks Mean?)
L- Lost Cemetery of Infants (A Surprisingly Cheery Tale!)
M- Musicmakers, Bartenders & Bricklayers from Hell’s Half Acre
N- New Testament Symbols, Christianity & the Zodiac
O- Oakwood is the John Smith of Cemetery names
P- Paranormal Texas: The Tragic Tale of Sally Bowman
Q-
R- Roswell of Texas: Space Alien Grave
S- Serial Killer Grave
T- What’s a Tumulus?
U- Urban Legends in Historic Cemeteries
V- Virtual Cemetery Tour: Mounded Seashell Graves
…and more on the way!
W- What are Grave Goods?
X- X Marks the Spot!
Y-
Z- Zinc Monuments a.k.a. “White Bronze”
Tombstone Tuesday = a monthly cemetery podcast
Since you’re here, I’d like to invite you to tune into my podcast. On the first Tuesday of the month, I host Tombstone Tuesday, a 30-minute podcast about exploring historic cemeteries. To listen live or catch the replay: Click here
Learn more at my Historic Cemetery Podcast & Facebook Page:
Do you have questions about symbols you’ve seen on headstones? Drop by Exploring Historic Cemeteries on Facebook and let me know! And tune in to my 30-minute historic cemetery podcast on the first Tuesday of each month: Tombstone Tuesday with Tui Snider.
READ MY BOOK: If you enjoy historic cemeteries and want to learn more, check out my book: Understanding Cemetery Symbols. It’s available on Amazon in paperback and ebook form.
Grab a FREE copy of my book:
Tui Snider is an author, speaker, and photographer who specializes in North Texas travel, cemetery symbols, and haunted lore. As she puts it, “I used to write fiction – but then, I moved to Texas!”
Snider’s best-selling books include Paranormal Texas , Understanding Cemetery Symbols, and 100 Things to Do in Dallas - Fort Worth Before You Die.
Snider has several more books in progress, and enjoys connecting with writers and readers all over the globe through social media, her newsletter and her website: TuiSnider.com.
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