#12NightmaresOfXmas “The PERFECT Christmas TREE” and 3 More Spooky Christmas Tales! #WeirdDarkness

2024/12/21

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达伦·马拉尔讲述了几个圣诞节相关的灵异故事。第一个故事讲述了一对夫妇为了寻找完美的圣诞树，最终从墓地里砍了一棵树，之后经历了一系列怪异事件，包括看到一个男人和马车，以及圣诞树上出现了一个小饰品，上面是一个男人和马车，这个男人是树的原主人，他因为这棵树被砍而诅咒了砍树的女人，最终导致女人死亡。第二个故事讲述了一个穿着白色衣服、戴着红玫瑰的年轻女子鬼魂出现在一栋房子里，只在圣诞节期间出现。第三个故事讲述了一个男人在失去妻子和四个孩子后，仍然坚信他们还活着，并继续为他们生活，直到去世。第四个故事讲述了一位医生在暴风雪中被两条大黑狗引导去探望病人，而这两条狗之后消失了。这些故事都体现了圣诞节的黑暗面和超自然现象。

Deep Dive

Key Insights

Why did the wife insist on cutting down the Christmas tree from the cemetery?

The wife was extremely particular about finding the perfect Christmas tree, and the one in the cemetery met her exact standards.

What happened to the wife after the Christmas tree died?

A month after the tree was cut, the wife also died, fulfilling the prophecy of the spirit who blamed her for stealing his tree.

What was the significance of the man and horse and buggy ornament on the Christmas tree?

The ornament represented the spirit of a man who had been killed in a buggy crash and whose family planted a pine tree on his grave to symbolize his generosity. The wife's theft of the tree prevented him from entering heaven.

Why did the servants in the Harrell family's mansion refuse to stay in a particular room?

The servants experienced strange noises, moving furniture, and felt an eerie presence in the room, which they believed to be haunted.

Who was the ghost that appeared to Eddie Harrell in his room?

The ghost was a young woman in white, described as beautiful with a red rose in her hair. She appeared multiple times, especially during the Christmas holidays.

How did Jubal Reeves cope with the loss of his family?

Jubal lived in a state of delusion, believing his wife and children were still alive. He continued to care for them as if they were present, even setting the table for six and asking for new dresses to be made in their old sizes.

What role did the two black dogs play in Dr. O'Brien's journey during the blizzard?

The dogs guided Dr. O'Brien to the Kilpatrick's house, ensuring he reached his patient in time despite the harsh weather and poor visibility.

Why did Dr. O'Brien feel compelled to visit Mrs. Kilpatrick during the blizzard?

Dr. O'Brien's intuition, which he relied on heavily in his practice, told him that Mrs. Kilpatrick was in distress and needed his immediate attention.

Chapters

A couple's search for the perfect Christmas tree leads them to a cemetery, where they cut down a tree from a grave. Strange events follow, culminating in a ghostly encounter and a chilling prophecy.

A Christmas tree is cut from a grave.
A ghostly man and horse-drawn buggy appear.
A prophecy of death linked to the tree is revealed.

Shownotes Transcript

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