The curse of Jack Frost is a folklore tale that dates back centuries. According to the legend, Jack Frost is a mischievous and impish character who brings cold weather and frost during the winter months. The curse of Jack Frost is said to befall anyone who angers or disrespects him. Those who have fallen victim to the curse report experiencing extreme coldness and frostbite-like symptoms. Some even claim to have encountered Jack Frost himself, appearing as a shadowy figure with ice-covered hands. It is believed that the curse can last for some time, with the affected individual experiencing ongoing bad luck and misfortune.
Henrietta “Hetty” Howland Robinson Green (1834-1916), the richest woman in the world at the time of her death, has been known as both “The Witch of Wall Street” and “The Queen of Wall Street” for her unconventional ways amid extraordinary financial success. Her mother, Abby Slocum Howland, was the daughter of wealthy whaling fleet owner Gideon Howland. Her father, Edward Mott Robinson, was Gideon’s business partner. Edward Robinson married Abby Howland with the intention of having a son to inherit and increase his wealth. On November 21, 1834, Abby gave birth in New Bedford to their firstborn, a daughter they named Henrietta. Abby soon had a son who died a few weeks after birth. Edward, enraged that there was no son for him to mentor, threw himself into his work; Abby, terrified of her husband and depressed over the loss, went to bed. By the time Hetty was two years old, her parents had sent her to live with her grandfather Gideon and his older daughter Sylvia Ann Howland, Abby’s sickly sister.
Upon her grandfather Gideon s death, Hetty s father became the principal partner of the family business and controlled his wife Abby s share of the inheritance. In 1885, when Cisco Bank refused to transfer her 550,000 to Chemical National Bank, she learned that Edward planned to use her money to cover his losses without her permission.
It is believed that the curse can last for some time, with the affected individual experiencing ongoing bad luck and misfortune. Various remedies and rituals have been suggested to ward off the curse of Jack Frost. These include leaving offerings of food or warm clothing for Jack Frost, apologizing and showing respect towards him, or carrying certain objects believed to possess protective properties, such as silver or iron.
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| THE WITCH OF WALL STREET Hetty Green was the inspiration for passage of the 1894 Income Tax Act and the 1916 Estate Tax Act. She was the shrewdest and richest woman in America, and an eccentric miser. Her wealth was estimated at $100 million. She was the only woman listed among the 40 richest Gilded Age millionaires. The New York Tribune reported, �Mrs. Green wore what once had been a black dress, which must have been of practically indestructible material. It turned brown, then green, and still she wore it; and carried an umbrella and handbag of about the same era as her dress.� This outfit was quite a sight in the financial district, and it earned her the nickname, �the Witch of Wall Street.� (Her agent who collected rent on her Chicago properties was named W.B. Frankenstein. Really!) Hetty had no grandchildren. Her daughter, Sylvia was six feet tall, not pretty, and reportedly had �no trace of a personality.� She didn�t wed until 1909 at age 38 when she married Matthew Astor Wilks, the 63-year-old great-grandson of John Jacob Astor. Her son Ned injured his left knee when he was 14. She treated the wound herself and relied on free clinics to avoid a medical bill. His leg eventually turned gangrenous and had to be amputated above the knee. Following a 1910 interview in Paris where he expressed a desire to find a wife, Ned received 5,000 written marriage proposals. But he claimed that women were only interested in his money. This six-foot-four, 300 pound eccentric, who lavished millions on racing cars, yachts, planes, coins, stamps, politics and pornography, didn�t marry until age 48, a year after his mother died. His 47-year-old bride, his �housekeeper� for 15 years, was a former prostitute. To minimize expenses and to evade tax collectors, Hetty lived in cheap boarding houses, eventually settling into a $19 per month apartment in Hoboken, N.J. under the assumed name, Mrs. Dewey, after her shaggy dog, Dewey. It left collectors guessing where to find her and the proper state in which to tax her. Hoboken imposed a $2 annual dog license, which she also refused to pay, so she had to keep ahead of the dog catcher too. She adored Dewey. Though she subsisted on oatmeal (heated on a radiator), graham crackers (purchased in bulk), and raw onions, she always fed Dewey tenderloin steaks and rice pudding. There's more about Hetty Green, her eccentric children, how her fortune eventually disappeared into nothing, and the tax woes of other millionaires in:
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While the curse of Jack Frost is widely considered to be a superstition, it continues to be a popular and intriguing tale in many cultures. Whether it is a cautionary tale to respect the forces of nature or simply a way to explain the harshness of winter, the curse of Jack Frost serves as a reminder of the power and unpredictability of the natural world..
Reviews for "The Tragic Fate of those Cursed by Jack Frost"
1. John - 2/5 stars - I was really looking forward to watching "Curse of Jack Frost" as I love horror movies, but I was extremely disappointed. The storyline was predictable and lacked any real scares. The acting was subpar, with the characters making choices that didn't make any sense. The special effects were laughable, and it seemed like the budget was nonexistent. Overall, I found myself bored and frustrated throughout the entire film. It's definitely not a movie I would recommend.
2. Sarah - 1/5 stars - "Curse of Jack Frost" was a complete waste of time. The plot was confusing and all over the place, making it difficult to understand what was actually happening. The acting was terrible, with the actors delivering their lines in such a forced and unnatural way. The scares were minimal, with the jump scares feeling forced and ineffective. The overall production quality was low, with poorly executed special effects and unconvincing makeup. I regret wasting my money on this movie and would advise others to avoid it at all costs.
3. Mike - 2/5 stars - "Curse of Jack Frost" had a promising concept, but it failed to deliver. The pacing was off, with slow and draggy scenes that seemed to go on forever. The characters were underdeveloped and lacked any depth, making it difficult to connect with them. The scares felt forced and predictable, with no real tension building up throughout the film. The special effects were mediocre at best and didn't add anything to the overall experience. I was left feeling underwhelmed and unsatisfied by this movie.