Eps 8: Wednesday Weirdness: Episode 8 (Wednesday 20th December 2023) (We Get You Ready for xmas, normally 3. this time there are 7 weird storis
In this episode of "Wednesday Weirdness," the hosts prepare listeners for Christmas by exploring seven unusual stories instead of the usual three. The tales covered are diverse, ranging from bizarre holiday traditions around the world to strange Christmas-themed phenomena. The hosts delve into an unexpected scientific study about the effect of Christmas lights on mood, a curious case of a town where everyone decorates with upside-down trees, and an interview with someone who claims to have seen Santa Claus. They also discuss odd Christmas gifts that have gained popularity, a mysterious incident involving flying reindeer sightings, a quirky historical account of Victorian Christmas crime, and finish with a listener's eerie holiday ghost story.
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Stacey Wade
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Meanwhile, a couple in Canada swears their gingerbread house came to life. They claimed it moved across the kitchen and rearranged the other holiday decorations. In Japan, a department store Santa shocked shoppers by reciting Shakespeare's "Hamlet" instead of the usual "Ho, ho, ho." The actor confessed he was practicing for an upcoming audition and got carried away in the moment. Our sixth weird tale is from England, where a group of Christmas carolers went missing for hours, only to reappear insisting they had been abducted by extraterrestrials. Authorities are still investigating their claims, which are corroborated by strange lights seen in the sky that evening.
Lastly, in a quaint village in France, residents were baffled by a series of mysterious footprints that led right up to their doors and vanished without a trace. These footprints, resembling those of a gigantic bird, sparked numerous theories ranging from escaped exotic pets to supernatural visitors. So there you have it, seven wonderfully weird stories to mull over while you prepare for the happiest season of all.