Everything is Spooky in the Dark

There is a scary beast that lingers around Christmas time. Punishing naughty children in the scariest way possible. Learn about the folklore of Krampus - also called the Christmas Devil.

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Music is Jingle Bells (Dark Piano Version) by Myuu - http://www.thedarkpiano.com

We have talked about the hysteria behind the witch trials in Scotland, but what about the practice of witches such as the Green Witch or White Witch? Today we speak with Folklorist Katherine Kear all about Green Witches, Folklore and Flower Rituals and Worship.

Find Katherine here: http://www.katherinekear.co.uk/

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Have you ever wondered why New Orleans cemeteries are above ground? What happens to those bodies in the hot New Orleans summers? Why are they called oven crypts? I answer these questions and more in this week's episode of Everything is Spooky in the Dark.

Hosted by: Wandering Crystal - reach out to me at https://wanderingcrystal.comRead more about New Orleans here: https://wanderingcrystal.com/spooky-travel-guides/new-orleans/

On this bonus Halloween episode of Everything is Spooky in the Dark I read my favourite Edgar Allan Poe short story - "The Cask of Amontillado"

Happy Halloween!

Thank you to my wonderful friend Chun for being the voice of Fortunato.

Today I talk about the science behind why people believe in ghosts. On the Wandering Crystal blog, I talk a lot about spooky and haunted locations and where to find them. I finish the podcast with a personal ghost story - be sure to take a shot every time I say the word "fun!"

Ghostly man in a glass case: https://wanderingcrystal.com/firesideghostexperience

Tanishi Matsubara & his stigmatized properties: https://youtu.be/hd_m2RevjPA 

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The witch history in Scotland during the Great Scottish Witch Hunt. The witch torture in Scotland was brutal - listen to the history of Scottish Witchcraft and be sure to read the post to find out which sites you can visit in Scotland that is associated with Scottish witch history.

Read the post here: https://wanderingcrystal.com/scotlandwitchcraft/

Travel deep beneath the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, back in time to the 17th century when the plague was running rampant across Scotland. Hear about the plague victims and what really happened to them inside Mary King's Close.

Read the full blog post here: https://wanderingcrystal.com/marykingsclose

Hidden within the hills of Edinburgh lies a mystery. Tiny coffins filled with tiny wooden people. Could they be tied to the infamous killing duo Burke and Hare? Read the associated blog post here: The Ultimate List of Spooky, Haunted and Scary Edinburgh Attractions - https://wanderingcrystal.com/guide-to-edinburgh-spookiest-places/

Nicolas Cage and New Orleans are connected in strange and unusual ways. One day he decided to purchase a haunted house in the "big easy" and what happened to him is peculiar. Be sure to read the blog post associated with this podcast about Nicolas Cage and his dark connections with New Orleans here: Nicolas Cage and his Dark Connections with New Orleans - https://wanderingcrystal.com/nicolascageneworleans/

Everything is Spooky in the Dark brings you the story about how vampires came to New Orleans. Listen now to Crystal from wanderingcrystal.com tell you the folklore and real history about the Casket Girls of New Orleans. Read the post associated with The Casket Girls of New Orleans.