What are the most well - known real Christmas ghost stories?

There are also stories about the ghosts in the Valley of the Kings. This is a place filled with tombs of pharaohs. It's believed that the spirits of the pharaohs and their retinues guard their tombs. Many who have visited the Valley of the Kings at night or during quiet times have reported an eerie feeling, as if the ancient dead are still very much present and watching over their final resting places.

The story of the Lady in White at the Portsmouth Harbor is quite well - known. Legend has it that a woman in a white dress haunts the area, perhaps waiting for a lost love. Many locals and visitors have reported seeing her figure near the water.

The ghosts at the old San Antonio jail are also famous. It was a place of much suffering. Inmates who died there are said to haunt the cells. People who have visited the now - abandoned jail claim to have felt cold spots and heard strange noises, as if the prisoners are still there, lamenting their fates.

The story of the LaLaurie Mansion is very well - known. Madame LaLaurie's atrocities towards her slaves were horrific. After a fire revealed her cruel deeds, she disappeared. But her victims' spirits are said to remain. It's a place that gives off an eerie vibe, and many who visit claim to sense a dark presence.

Another well - known one is about the ghosts at the Pirates' Alley. It was a place full of debauchery and danger in the past. Some say you can still hear the pirates' voices and see their shadowy forms. It's as if they are still reliving their wild days in the alley. There are many accounts of strange happenings there, especially at night.

Rudolph the Red - Nosed Reindeer. Rudolph is a reindeer with a shiny red nose. At first, he is teased by the other reindeer, but in the end, his nose saves Christmas by guiding Santa's sleigh through a foggy night.

There's also the story of the Winchester Mystery House. Sarah Winchester kept building onto her house in a very strange way, believing it would keep the ghosts at bay. People who visit the house today often report feeling a sense of unease and some claim to have seen apparitions. It's a freaky real - life story that has fascinated many.

The story of the Yule Lads is quite well - known. These are like the Swedish version of Santa's elves. They are mischievous characters who come down from the mountains in the weeks before Christmas. Each night they play tricks or leave small gifts for children. Another well - known one is about the Christmas elves that help Santa Claus prepare the gifts for Swedish children. They are believed to be busy in their little workshops making toys all year round for Christmas.

There's the story of the first Christmas itself. The birth of Jesus in a humble manger, surrounded by shepherds and visited by wise men. It represents hope, new beginnings, and a message of love that has inspired countless people around the world every Christmas for centuries.

The story of the haunted fortress is quite well - known. It was used as a prison in the past, and many prisoners died there. Their ghosts are said to roam the corridors, making strange noises. It gives a spooky feeling to those who dare to enter at night.