Ep.13 Farting Rats and Other Swedish Creatures to Avoid While Walking

<p>In this episode, Harlie takes us on a walk down a Swedish New Year’s Eve tradition. The Year Walk, rooted in Scandinavian folklore. This centuries-old ritual, dates back to the 1600s and was believed to reveal omens of the year ahead. From ghostly visions in graveyards to strange signs along the path. </p>

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<p><a href='https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/sweden-year-walk-arsgang'>To See What the Upcoming Year Holds, Take a Solo Walk in a Dark Forest - Atlas Obscura</a></p>