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Podcast: Chasing Spirits Paranormal
Episode: Mari Lwyd, wassail, ghost stories for Christmas
Description: The Mari Lwyd-a decorated horse's skull on a pole, draped with a sheet that challenges people to a rap battle in order to gain entry to the house for food and drink. Any excuse for a party!
Wassail-traditional drink consumed during the winter. Hot cider, oj, spices, possibly spirits. So good on a cold day!
And a Victorian tradition that needs to return-ghost stories at Christmas. Henry tells one in this episode.
To go along with the theme for this episode, we're drinking wassail, at least my version of it. Honey crisp apple...