A Spooky Soiree: Celebrating Create a Funeral Day at the Haberdashery Cryptid Preserve

Here at the Haberdashery Cryptid Preserve, we take every opportunity to celebrate the unusual and unearthly, and Create a Funeral Day is no exception! This enigmatic holiday, falling on the last Saturday of June, is a chance to commemorate the passing of something important in your life, be it a dream, a hobby, or even a bad habit. While some might find the idea morbid, we at the Preserve view it as a chance for catharsis and closure, paving the way for new beginnings.

But why, you ask, would a cryptid preserve celebrate such a curious occasion? Well, the answer lies within the very essence of our mission: to acknowledge and appreciate the unexplained and the unseen. After all, many cryptids we celebrate are mourned as extinct by local communities.

Take the mournful wail of the Mongolian Death Worm, a terrifying creature said to inhabit the Gobi Desert. Legends describe it as a bright red parasite with barbed projections that can spray venom at a distance. While no scientific evidence supports its existence, stories of the Death Worm persist, a grim reminder of the unknown lurking just beyond our sight.

Create a Funeral Day allows us to acknowledge the loss of these cryptids, even if their existence remains unproven. It is a day to remember the folklore and legends that shape our cultures and fears.

So, how can you participate in Create a Funeral Day at the Haberdashery Cryptid Preserve? Here are a few ideas:

• Hold a symbolic funeral: Write down a representation of what you want to let go of and bury it in the ground or release it into a flowing stream.

• Create a eulogy: Write a short speech commemorating the passing of your chosen subject. This could be funny or serious, depending on the tone you wish to set.

• Host a themed potluck: Invite friends and family to share dishes related to the macabre or unknown. Think deviled eggs, black velvet cake, or dishes inspired by famous cryptids.

No matter how you choose to observe Create a Funeral Day, remember that it is a day for reflection and release. By acknowledging our losses, we make space for new growth and experiences. So come join us at the Haberdashery Cryptid Preserve as we celebrate the strange and unusual, embracing the unknown with open minds and a healthy dose of dark humor.