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In Andy Williams's rendition of "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year", one of the lyrics states, "There'll be scary ghost stories..." When and where were ghost stories a part of Christmas tradition? Why aren't they a part of American Christmas tradition?

by /u/com2420 in /r/AskHistorians

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