Can you share some interesting Polish ghost stories?

In a Polish family, there was a tradition of making beautiful hand - embroidered linens. The women in the family would start learning this skill at a young age. Each piece of linen was filled with the family's history and stories. For example, a particular pattern might be used to mark a special event like a wedding or the birth of a child.

One famous Polish scary story is about the 'Wawel Dragon'. It was a huge, terrifying dragon that lived in a cave near the Wawel Castle. It used to devour livestock and even people. A clever cobbler finally outwitted the dragon by feeding it a sheep filled with sulfur, which made the dragon so thirsty that it drank until it exploded.

One funny Polish story is about a Polish man who was trying to learn English. He went to a restaurant and wanted to order a steak. But instead of saying 'rare' or'medium', he said 'cow not too cooked'. The waiter was really confused at first but then understood what he meant.

One Polish Christmas story is about the Wigilia. It's the Christmas Eve supper. There is a tradition of leaving an empty plate at the table for unexpected guests or the spirits of the family. The meal is meat - free as it's a time of fasting before the celebration. Another story might be about how the star on top of the Christmas tree symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem guiding the Three Wise Men. In Poland, families gather around the beautifully decorated tree, and the star is a central part of the festive decor.

There's also the story of the White Lady. She is often said to haunt old castles and mansions in Poland. Many believe she is the spirit of a wronged noblewoman, and her appearance is often seen as a sign of impending doom or misfortune.

There's also a story about an old, abandoned manor in the Polish countryside. People say that at night, you can hear the screams of the former inhabitants who were brutally murdered there long ago. The manor has an eerie presence, and those who dare to enter often report feeling a cold, oppressive atmosphere and seeing shadowy figures moving about.

Well, I once heard a story where a girl used a cheap nail polish. It started peeling off really quickly and some of it got stuck in her hair when she was scratching her head. It was a total mess to get out.

Sure. There is a story about a haunted house. People who passed by at night often heard strange noises, like someone was dragging heavy chains. One brave person went in and saw a shadowy figure on the stairs. He ran out in fear and never went back.

Sure. There is a story about a haunted house. A family moved in and at night, they would hear strange noises like someone dragging heavy chains across the floor. One night, the youngest daughter saw a figure in white floating outside her window. It was really terrifying.

One of the famous ghost stories is about a ship. The sailors on the ship reported seeing a strange apparition on the deck at night. It looked like a man in old - fashioned sailor clothes, and whenever he was seen, there were often strange noises and unexplained events on the ship.