Halloween Folklore: Ghostly Games & Welsh Spirits on Nos Calan Gaeaf (Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP160)

What dangerous games did people play on the night when the veil
between worlds was at its thinnest? Who walked the dark lanes of
Wales on Nos Calan Gaeaf long before modern Halloween lights
flickered? 

In this special Halloween episode, Mark Rees explores
centuries-old Welsh traditions that mixed fun, fear, and
fortune-telling. From sowing hemp seeds in graveyards to
listening at church doors for whispered names, discover how
spooky games revealed secrets about love, death, and the unknown.


Uncover the folklore behind Halloween in Wales — where witches,
spirits, and uncanny tricks weren’t just stories, but a part of
everyday life.


Explore the lore... if you dare!


 


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WHAT IS THE GHOSTS AND FOLKLORE OF WALES PODCAST WITH MARK
REES?

The Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast explores the eerie world
of Welsh ghosts, ghost stories, lore, myths, and legends.


Launched by author and journalist Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales,
Paranormal Wales) in early 2020, this weird and wonderful podcast
delves into the country's countless curious subjects, blending
decades of research from books and articles with long-lost tales
from dusty old tomes.


From "real-life" encounters with the uncanny to fantastical
adventures from the Mabinogion, new episodes are uploaded monthly
and feature everything from pesky poltergeists to fire-breathing
dragons, with the odd wicked — and not-so-wicked — witch along
the way.


Alongside the regular stories, you can expect the occasional
special guest, live ghost hunts, and all sorts of quirky
surprises from a Welsh storyteller with original ideas. Seasonal
specials include dark folklore and Gothic Halloween (Nos Calan
Gaeaf) traditions, plus everyone's favourite skull-headed
Christmas visitor, the Mari Lwyd.


Dare you explore haunted Wales? From the sublime mountains and
cascading waterfalls to bustling cities and remote farms, journey
through the paranormal and unexplained in all corners of Cymru.
Think of it as unlocking the Welsh X-Files with some tenuous
Ghostbusters references and terrible sound effects along the
way! 


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Until next time, nos da!