That familiar lyric about “scary ghost stories and tales of old glories” isn’t just poetic flair. Long before Christmas became bright lights and playlists, it was a season for storytelling . . . especially stories that touched the supernatural, the sacred, and the unseen. Long winter nights invited reflection, and reflection often turned toward spirits, angels, judgment, redemption, and hope. Here are 12 Christmas-connected ghost and supernatural stories, one for each day of Christmas, along with where you can read them online.

The following written confession was submitted via email: I knew a witch once, about a decade ago. She was pretty high ranking, I think… She told me once that she went to a party for others like her and there was a viewer there that worked like a time portal….