Episode 161: Haunted Hearths: Christmas Ghost Stories

Merry Christmas to all our loyal listeners! In this chilling Christmas episode, we dig into a long-forgotten tradition: telling ghost stories at Christmas. Long before candy canes and carolers, folks gathered around the fire to swap supernatural tales, proving that the yuletide season isn't all jolly cheer...there’s room for the otherwordly, too. We delve into the roots of this ancient custom, tracing it back millennia, where the glow of a crackling hearth, or a communal bonfire, served as the perfect setting for shadows and shivers. But that's just the appetizer. The real treat is hearing two spine-tingling original tales, crafted by modern-day macabre maestros Jason Nhyte and Oscar Spectir. This episode is a reminder that the jolliest time of the year carries with it the whispers of the dead. Pull up a chair, warm yourself by our fire, and unwrap this gift...if you dare. The perfect Christmas gift! Support your favorite podcast and shop our new Merch Store! Free shipping anywhere in the US on orders $25 or more! Visit our websiteEmail the show! [email protected] us a voicemail and we’ll play your message on the show! Call Chicago area code 872-529-0767Please rate The Supernatural Occurrence Studies Podcast on iTunes. We will read your reviews on the show!FaceBook: @ChicagoGhostPodcast Leave us a rating and a comment and we WILL read it on the show!Find and rate us on SpotifyFind us on iHeart RadioTwitch: @SOSChicaGhostInstagram: @ChicagoGhostsTwitter: @ChicagoGhostsYouTube: Supernatural Occurrence StudiesSet your proton packs to DONATE! If you love what you hear on The Supernatural Occurrence Studies Podcast, visit www.ChicagoGhostPodcast.com and select DONATEBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/supernatural-occurrence-studies-podcast--2792295/support.