Spookish History: New Year's Traditions

Episode 1 of the Spookish podcast, hosted by BKR, titled "Spookish History: New Year's Traditions" was published on December 31, 2025 and runs 55 minutes.

December 31, 2025 ·55m · Spookish

Summary

The New Year is a time for many traditions around the world. Listen to today's episode to learn what different customs have to do with breaking plates, performing exorcisms, and dressing in drag. Happy New Year creeps! Thanks for listening!Sources:The History of New Year’s ResolutionsCelebrating the New Year in AsiaHow to Celebrate New Year's Eve Like a DaneSmashing Tradition: Exploring Denmark’s Affectionate Plate-Shattering Ritual on New Year’s EveEcuador New Years EveCelebrate New Year's Eve in SpainTraditional Black Southern New Year's Day Meal - Dash of JazzHogmanay Traditions to Celebrate the New Year - Barcaldine CastleHow the Dutch Celebrate New Year’s Eve (And What ‘Oliebollen’ Have to Do With It) | Polyglottist Language AcademyNew Year’s Traditions That Include Windows & Doors | Window World of Boston.New Year's Eve Irish Traditions - TwinklGerman New Year CustomsThe best New Year’s traditions in SwitzerlandHow Did the Medieval World Celebrate New Year? | History Hit

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