In the heart of Appalachia, Christmas is a blend of familiar holiday traditions and unique folk beliefs that have been passed down through generations. Join us as we tell about “Old Christmas,” along with the fascinating folklore that surrounds this special time of year.
Catch our tales on our YouTube channel!
Sweet dreams of Christmas, y’all…
In the hills of eastern Kentucky, a grave marker tells a tale of sorrow and legend. The statue of Octavia Hatcher, said to come to life on Halloween, weeps in eternal grief. Journey back to the 1890s as we tell the tragic story of Octavia’s untimely death, her mysterious illness, and the chilling discovery made after her burial.
Here’s the link to the episode, since we aren’t able to embed it on the website for some reason.
Be sure to like and leave a comment, and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Sweet dreams, podcast listeners…
This week on our YouTube Channel:
In a small Appalachian community, an old house stood as a relic of the coal era, untouched and avoided due to its eerie reputation. Enter Bill Farmer, a man with deep roots in the area, who returned wealthy and determined to restore the house to its former glory. His ambitious renovation transformed the decaying structure into a magnificent modern home, yet it awakened something sinister within.
That’s our story this week.
Be sure to like, comment and subscribe for more tales from Appalachia.
Sweet dreams, podcast listeners…
Tales abound about ghosts spotted in tunnels, houses, churches, or in the woods. But the sighting of ghosts in Appalachia often involves the railroads that have been the lifeblood of this region.
This week on our YouTube channel, discover the tragic story of Jenny, a woman whose heartbreak led her to a fiery end on the railroad tracks near Harper’s Ferry. Engineers have since reported seeing her ghostly, flaming presence, a blazing fireball hurtling toward their trains on cold nights.
Be sure to like, comment and subscribe for more tales from Appalachia.
Sweet dreams…
