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The Dark Folio — basically your creepy little coffee break. I share 15-20 minute stories about folklore, hauntings, and true crime that are spooky but still mostly PG. Perfect if you want something quick and eerie without the heavy gore or nightmares.Created by May Ciencias Sociales
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  • Haunted on Route 66: The Ghostly Legends of Hotel Monte Vista

    Haunted on Route 66: The Ghostly Legends of Hotel Monte Vista
    Jan 8 2026

    Step inside one of Arizona’s most haunted hotels in this chilling episode of The Dark Folio. We travel to historic Hotel Monte Vista in Flagstaff, nestled on Route 66, where guests and staff report eerie encounters, unexplained knocks, phantom footsteps, and lingering spirits from the past. From the infamous Room 220 “Meat Man” and the rocking chair ghost in Room 305, to the tragic murders in Room 306, we explore the history, mystery, and lingering energy that make this grand hotel a paranormal destination. Tune in if you’re brave enough to discover why some visitors never quite check out.

    • Official Hotel Monte Vista History & Ghost Stories – includes mentions of ghost tales like the Meat Man and rocking chair ghost. Hotel Monte Vista – About & Ghosts (official site)

    • Paranormal encounters overview – details murder legends, rocking chair stories, and more haunting lore. The Historic Hotel Monte Vista – Paranormal Encounters (TheHorrorHouse)
    • Ghosts & unexplained activity near the hotel – lobby noises, flickering lights, and phantom figures. Downtown Flagstaff Haunted Locations (Downtown Flagstaff)
    • Ghost of Room 306 & haunting reports – focused look at the prostitution-era legend and haunting sensations. Ghost of Hotel Monte Vista Room 306 (TheHauntedPlaces)
    • Route 66 haunted hotel summaries – puts Monte Vista in the context of other haunted roadside inns. Haunted Hotels on Route 66 (Curious Roads)

    Historical & Background Info👻 Paranormal Encounters & Legendsmusic from zapsplat

    #HotelMonteVista #HauntedHotel #FlagstaffGhosts #Route66History #ParanormalStorie #GhostPodcast #TrueGhostTales #ArizonaHauntings #HistoricHauntedPlaces
    #SpookyTravel #DarkFolioPodcast
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    19 m
  • New Year's Superstitions & Folklore: Dark Traditions, Lucky Foods & Kentucky Family Customs

    New Year's Superstitions & Folklore: Dark Traditions, Lucky Foods & Kentucky Family Customs
    Dec 31 2025
    There's a moment every year where time feels thin—and for centuries, people believed what you did in that moment could shape everything that followed.In this episode of The Dark Folio, we explore New Year's folklore from around the world: the dangerous midnight hour, why you should never clean on New Year's Day, the eerie tradition of First-Footing, and why people ate specific foods to survive the year ahead.But we also explore something warmer—the personal New Year's traditions passed down through Kentucky hollers and river towns, where black-eyed peas, cabbage and family gatherings marked the turn of the year.Eating black-eyed peas (often with pork, cornbread) for good luck and prosperity — southern U.S. custom tied to symbolism of coins, gold, and forward motion with pork: Why Eating Black‑Eyed Peas on New Year’s Day Is a Tradition for Good Luck (Vogue) VogueBlack-eyed peas, greens (including cabbage), pork, and cornbread together symbolizing good fortune — includes how these foods are interpreted in Appalachian and Southern tradition: From Holler to Hearth, New Year Folklore in Appalachia (Echoes of Appalachia) Echoes of AppalachiaBlack-eyed peas, collard greens, cornbread, and pork in New Year meals with symbolic meanings — explains peas as wealth, greens as money, pork for progress, etc.: Southern New Year’s Day Meal — Peas, Greens & Good Luck (Hillbilly Slang) Hillbilly SlangBlack-eyed peas and southern New Year tradition history (symbolism and practice) — adds context on long history of these foods in U.S. tradition: New Year’s Food Traditions Around the World (Wikipedia) WikipediaRegional Kentucky tradition of eating black-eyed peas with cabbage/cornbread for good fortune: Old Time Kentucky: For good fortune in the New Year (NKyTribune) NKyTribuneDon’t wash clothes on New Year’s Day to avoid “washing away” luck or someone in your family — traditional superstition: New Year’s Superstitions | Snopes SnopesNot doing laundry on New Year’s Day as a bad-luck / risk tradition: New Year’s Day Superstitions (WSOC TV) WSOC TVGeneral New Year eve/day superstitions from multiple cultures (e.g., avoiding laundry, payback of debts, not taking out trash, etc.): New Year Traditions & Superstitions (North County Daily Star) North County Daily StarNew Year’s practices about noise to ward off spirits, eating particular foods, and not washing (broader folkloric list): New Year Superstitions & Traditions (Meredith Plays) Meredith PlaysMusic and sounds from Zapsplat
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    14 m
  • Krampus: The Shadow of Christmas | Dark Winter Folklore Explained

    Krampus: The Shadow of Christmas | Dark Winter Folklore Explained
    Dec 24 2025

    Not every visitor of the season wears red.
    Some wear horns… and carry bells through the winter night.

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    Step into the snow-covered shadows of Christmas as The Dark Folio explores the true folklore of Krampus, the horned figure who walks beside Saint Nicholas in Alpine legend.

    In this winter episode, host May unravels the ancient origins of Krampus, from pagan winter spirits to Krampusnacht, the Night of the Bells. Far from the violent monster of modern pop culture, the folklore Krampus is a symbol of balance — a reminder that light and shadow have always walked together during the darkest season of the year.

    This is a family-friendly, atmospheric journey through European folklore, winter traditions, and the quiet wisdom hidden beneath Christmas’s brightest lights.

    If you enjoy folklore, mythology, eerie history, and cozy-dark storytelling, follow The Dark Folio for weekly tales drawn from the quiet spaces between belief and imagination.

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    SOURCES & FURTHER READING — KRAMPUS

    Encyclopaedia Britannica — Krampus
    https://www.britannica.com/topic/Krampus
    A concise, authoritative overview of Krampus, his origins, and his role alongside Saint Nicholas.

    Smithsonian Magazine — The History of Krampus
    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-history-of-krampus-180957438/
    Excellent cultural context explaining Krampus’s evolution, symbolism, and modern misunderstandings.

    National Geographic — Krampus, the Christmas Devil
    https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/krampus-christmas-devil
    Accessible folklore history with emphasis on Alpine traditions and Krampusnacht.

    History.com — Krampus: The Mythical Anti-Santa
    https://www.history.com/news/krampus-christmas-legend-origin
    Strong overview of pre-Christian roots, Saint Nicholas traditions, and winter folklore.

    Atlas Obscura — Krampusnacht
    https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/krampusnacht
    Great explanation of Krampusnacht as ritual, community event, and cultural tradition.

    Austrian National Tourist Office — Krampus & Perchten
    https://www.austria.info/en/things-to-do/skiing-and-winter/krampus
    Insight into modern celebrations and historical roots from a regional perspective.

    Folklore Society (UK) — Winter Spirits & Folk Customs
    https://folklore-society.com/folklore-of-winter/
    Broader context for winter folklore and why darker stories emerge during the season.
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    9 m
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