Who doesn't love a good, old-fashioned ghost story? Story-telling is something we are all accustomed to and is a primary source of the way human beings communicate. Whether it’s our grandparents telling us an old, “back in the day” story or a 10 year old child sharing a tale straight from the imagination that many of us lose as we grow older, story-telling captures our attention...especially when it's about the unexplainable!
Ghost stories generate in many places throughout the world and exist in many different cultures. I’ve always had an interest in myths, legends and folklore, all of which are tagged with interesting ghost stories. Almost every person we come across could probably tell us about a time when they were spooked by something they couldn’t explain or understand. Others have a more science-based approach as to why people may feel as they do in places, or see things that appear abnormal. In recent years, “ghost hunting” has become more and more popular for both believers and skeptics. There are some areas around Western New York that are said to be “ghost magnets” and are home to very strange phenomena.
So, just in time for Halloween, I’ve created this light-hearted video to get us all in the Halloween spirit. It includes a few familiar faces and ends with a good, old-fashioned ghost story. I’ve also included a link below to a segment of a video that I watched a few years back regarding the haunted history and folklore surrounding our area. Mason Winfield, an author, folklorist, researcher and "supernatural historian,” is the host and creator and the video is called “The Phantom Tour.” Enjoy!
Link: The Phantom Tour
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