Santa’s New Jersey Roots
While the image of the jolly old elf we’ve all come to know as Santa Claus may live at the North Pole, the father of this version of Father Christmas once lived right here in New Jersey. The character of … Continue reading
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Have Yourself a Creepy Little Christmas in Manalapan
While Halloween is without a doubt the time of year most associated with all things creepy and scary, Christmas too has a long history of horror in popular culture. Generations before slasher films like Black Christmas and Silent Night, Deadly … Continue reading
A Christmas Vacation Engagement
A little bit of that old Christmas magic, courtesy of Weird NJ and the Harbaugh family, the Griswolds of New Jersey… Greetings Weird NJ! I just read your article about the Griswolds of New Jersey. I am happy to say … Continue reading
Weird NJ Audio Stories
Hey, You Wanna Hear a Weird Story? Weird NJ has taken to the airwaves! We’ve started a series of radio episodes called “Waking Weird” which can be heard broadcast live on WFMU’s Wake & Bake program every Monday at 8:39 … Continue reading
Jersey Devil Diner T-shirt!
What says “Jersey” better than the classic Jersey diner? We’ll tell you what – the Jersey Devil sitting atop a classic Jersey diner sign while eating a Pork Roll/Taylor Ham, egg and cheese sandwich, that’s what! And that’s the image … Continue reading
Weird NJ Devil Rider T-Shirt!
Ride with the Devil, the Jersey Devil that is, with our NEW Weird NJ T-Shirt! There’s artwork on the front AND back of this sporty tee, so everyone will know you’re down with Ol’ J.D. whether you’re coming or going. … Continue reading
It’s Thanksgiving All Year Round In One Clifton Neighborhood!
“Dear Weird NJ – This appears a little weird. “The Courtship of Miles Standish,” a narrative poem written in 1858 by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is immortalized on the streets of Clifton in the Richfield neighborhood subdivision. The famous love triangle … Continue reading
2022 Subscriptions Available NOW!
Subscribe to your favorite magazine for 2022! That’s right, Weird NJ issues #58 and #59 can be delivered right to your door in May and October of 2022. (Current and recent issues can be purchased HERE.) Weird NJ Magazine: Your … Continue reading
Peace Pilgrim’s 25,000-Mile Hike for Peace
Since this is Thanksgiving week, we thought we’d share a story about a pilgrim today. No, not one of those puritans with the big buckles on their hats and shoes who came to this land fleeing religious persecution, but a woman from Egg Harbor City whose pilgrimage was made in the name of peace. Continue reading
Ghosts of Christmas Past
Here are just a few of our favorite holiday season sights that have been seen around the state in years of yore… Continue reading