S1E9. Christmas is Creepy: Why We Tell Ghost Stories for Christmas

Do you love spooky stories? Do you love Christmas? What about scary ghost stories told at Christmas time? This tradition goes all the way back to the Victorian era in England, and might be a tradition you already practice without even realizing it! On this episode of The Empty Coffin Podcast, host Greg Hansberry takes you on a journey to uncover the chilling origins of telling scary ghost stories for Christmas. He interviews Tony Walker, host of the Classic Ghost Stories podcast, who explains how this tradition stretches all the way back to the Neolithic period. This episode also includes "Krampus Konfessions" recorded at the 2024 Merry Krampus Market. Tune in to this episode for a bone-chilling exploration of the dark side of Christmas! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star rating! Thank you for listening and please subscribe to The Empty Coffin for more spooky adventures and explorations of the paranormal. Thank you for supporting The Empty Coffin Podcast! Please help us make this show the best it can possibly be. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting app, and rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow Greg on Instagram and TikTok for bonus content. Together, let's take this show to the next level. Think about joining the elite group of Dr Hannibal Lecter level supporters on Patreon You can also buy Greg a cup of coffee The Empty Coffin is part of the Evergreen Network The amazing music on The Empty Coffin is by Sedcairn Archives