Answer:
I am a tale in childrens' minds. Though an illusion, I occur every night. I give them a fantasy, I give them a fright. What am I?
I am a word of letters three. Add two and fewer there will be. What word am I?
I am created through suffering, inspiration, joy, and even despair. Born as an idea, and then presented to the human eye. Unlike living things, I never die. What am I?
Without me everyone would lose their head.
turkey day
It has no top or bottom, but it can hold flesh, bones, and blood all at the same time.