Haunted Holidays: Ghosts of Christmas Night

from Cryptid Hauntings · host Mike Gardner, Chris Gardner, Pam Gardner and Mark Gardner

In tonight’s extended holiday special, we revive the old Victorian (and much older) tradition of Christmas ghost storytelling. Across 13 chilling tales, we explore hauntings, folklore, winter monsters, tragic apparitions, and ancient midwinter legends from England, Iceland, Germany, and the American South and Appalachia.Discover the tragic fate of the Mistletoe Bride, the phantom bell ringer who returns every Christmas Eve, Iceland’s monstrous Yule Cat, the ghostly choir of Roan Mountain, and the phantom sleigh that still delivers letters long after its driver died.This episode blends folklore, historical accounts, regional legends, and winter mythology into one eerie holiday journey.Perfect for listeners who want a darker, cozier side of Christmas.Join the CommunitySend your own holiday ghost story for a Listener Tales: Winter Edition! Email: [email protected] Instagram: cryptidhauntings TikTok: @cryptid.hauntings CreditsHost: Michael, Chris, Mark, and Pam Gardner Writer: Pamela Gardner Editor: Michael Gardner Special Thanks: Thank you Tonya for letting us take over the basement of your home.

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