Ep.13 Farting Rats and Other Swedish Creatures to Avoid While Walking

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In this episode, Harlie takes us on a walk down a Swedish New Year’s Eve tradition. The Year Walk, rooted in Scandinavian folklore. This centuries-old ritual, dates back to the 1600s and was believed to reveal omens of the year ahead. From ghostly visions in graveyards to strange signs along the path. Want to connect? Check us out on Instagram @should_you_need_us_podcast or email us at [email protected] Sources ...A VERY FAIRY GARDEN...: ~The Brook Horse Årsgång - Wikipedia The Swedish New Year's Year Walk Tradition Explained Spooky Winter Holiday Lore: Our Favorite Reads - Atlas Obscura Nokken | The Demonic Paradise Wiki | Fandom Swedish Årsgång: The Year Walk | USC Digital Folklore Archives To See What the Upcoming Year Holds, Take a Solo Walk in a Dark Forest - Atlas Obscura

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