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As the year draws to a close, Spookernatural looks at the horror stories surrounding New Year’s Eve - some cultural and some personal. Nate and Leigh discuss folklore in China and Japan, where the celebrations are linked to keeping evil at bay, and their own nightmarish tales linked to December 31st. It’s probably best not to eat anything while you listen to this episode, as vomit is mentioned more than the hosts would like.

Do you have any horror stories about New Year’s Eve?  Let us know by getting in touch with the show and leaving us a review wherever you listen to us!

Sources:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/festivals/chinese-new-year-legends.htm

https://chinesenewyear.net/myths/

https://scarylittlechristmas.wordpress.com/2013/12/31/new-years-eve-with-demons/amp/

https://www.google.com/amp/s/theculturetrip.com/asia/japan/articles/meet-namahage-japans-straw-caped-demon-like-deity/%3famp=1

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.buzzfeed.com/amphtml/krystieyandoli/new-years-horror-stories-that-will-make-you-want-to-stay