Haunted stores, possessed toys, Santa imposters and a ghost horse - The Holiday Special (Sn. 18 Ep. 24)
Monsters Among Us
Deep Dive
Why is Christmas considered one of the spookiest holidays?
Christmas is often seen as spooky because of its long tradition of fireside ghost stories, especially during the long, dark winter evenings. It's believed that the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds is thinner during this time, making it a prime season for supernatural occurrences.
What is the story of the VHS tape that threatened to kill Santa?
Spencer from Ohio recalls a VHS tape of the movie 'Somersby' that played static after the movie ended, during which a girl's voice could be heard giggling and saying, 'I'm gonna kill Santa.' This happened consistently every time the tape was played, leaving Spencer and his family puzzled and unnerved.
What paranormal experience happened in a shoe store?
Urson from Utah recounts hearing a clear voice saying 'Sir' while browsing in a shoe store. Both he and the employee heard the voice, but no one was present in the area where the sound originated. The store's music was playing, but the word 'Sir' was not part of the song.
What haunted experiences occurred at a Toys R Us store?
Athanasia from British Columbia worked at a haunted Toys R Us where employees often felt watched, and boxes would mysteriously move on their own. The creepiest incident involved glider chairs in the baby department moving on their own, despite having no mechanism to do so without external force.
What percentage of consumers spend at least $400 on holiday shopping?
66% of consumers spend at least $400 on holiday shopping each year.
What is the story of the possessed Cabbage Patch doll?
Sandra from California recalls a Cabbage Patch doll that seemed to come to life, telling her younger sister to pick it up and later appearing to scratch her sister's face. The doll was eventually given away, but the cousin who received it reported similar strange behavior, including the doll walking and talking on its own.
What terrifying sound did Eileen hear coming from the chimney?
Eileen, while babysitting in a Revolutionary War-era farmhouse, heard a deep, guttural, and terrifying laugh emanating from the chimney. The sound chilled her to the bone, and she never experienced it again, despite continuing to babysit at the house for two more years.
What happened when Cindy saw a horse on Christmas Day after it had been euthanized?
Cindy and her partner saw a black horse on Christmas Day, weeks after it had been euthanized in an accident. The horse was well-known locally for breaking out of its paddock and was seen by Cindy on the day they chose to avoid the public footpath due to the horse's presence.
What is the Welsh tradition of Mari Lwyd?
Mari Lwyd is a Welsh Christmas tradition involving a horse's skull draped in white linens and adorned with ribbons and glass baubles in the eye sockets. The figure, accompanied by a group, visits homes, and after a brief moment of fear, the group bursts into song and celebration, blending spookiness with merriment.
- A VHS tape of "Somersby" contained a girl's voice threatening Santa.
- The voice appeared consistently at the end of the tape.
- No other reports of similar occurrences on the tape have been found.
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