{"id":917,"date":"2025-10-01T11:42:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T11:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vanessayrogers.com\/fabricoffolklore\/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=917"},"modified":"2025-10-20T14:46:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T14:46:02","slug":"ep-67-christmas-ghost-stories-exploring-the-lost-holiday-tradition-with-tony-walker","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/vanessayrogers.com\/fabricoffolklore\/podcast\/ep-67-christmas-ghost-stories-exploring-the-lost-holiday-tradition-with-tony-walker\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep 67: Christmas Ghost Stories: Exploring the Lost Holiday Tradition with Tony Walker"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In Episode 67, Tony Walker\u2014author, narrator, and host of the popular YouTube channel Classic Ghost Stories\u2014delves into the fascinating tradition of Christmas ghost stories. Known for his weekly podcast where he reads ghost stories, horror tales, and weird fiction, Tony takes us on a journey through the cultural significance and evolution of this unique holiday custom. In this episode, we examine three iconic Christmas ghost stories: A Christmas Carol, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and A Disappearance and an Appearance. Together, we uncover the roots of this chilling tradition and explore why these tales remain so compelling during the festive season. 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