I've heard of a family who decided to have a picnic in a supposedly haunted field on Saint Patrick's Day. As they were setting up, they noticed strange markings on the ground. Ignoring them, they started to eat. But then, the food turned rancid and a cold wind blew. The children started crying as they saw a figure in the distance that looked like a banshee. The family quickly packed up and left, but they felt as if they were being followed all the way home.
Yes. There was a story about a Saint Patrick's Day parade that went horribly wrong. As the parade was passing by an old cemetery, a strange mist rose. Out of the mist came apparitions of long - dead soldiers. They marched through the parade, scaring everyone. People ran in all directions, but some were so terrified that they fainted on the spot.
Yes, I've heard of a story where a drunk man on Saint Patrick's Day wandered into an old churchyard. As he walked among the graves, he felt a cold hand grab his ankle. When he looked down, he saw a bony hand emerging from the ground. He tried to run but felt as if he was being held back. He managed to break free and ran all the way home, never to go near that churchyard again on Saint Patrick's Day.
A horror story could involve a Saint Patrick's Day parade. In the middle of the parade, a mysterious figure dressed in all black joined in. As it passed by people, they felt a sense of dread. Later, those who had seen it up close started to have nightmares about being chased by a dark entity with a green glow in its eyes. It was as if this figure was a harbinger of doom during the festive Saint Patrick's Day.
There is a tale about a Memorial Day when a group of friends decided to explore an old war bunker. As they entered, they felt an immediate chill. Inside, they found old military equipment and some personal items of soldiers. But then, they heard heavy footsteps approaching them, even though there was no one else around. They quickly left, and ever since, people have been scared to go near that bunker on Memorial Day.
A local pub on St Patrick's Day had a horror story. People were enjoying their drinks when suddenly all the lights went out. In the darkness, they heard a woman sobbing. When the lights came back on, there was a greenish handprint on the mirror behind the bar. It was said that a jilted bride had died there long ago and still haunted the place on this festive day.
One horror story could be about a haunted leprechaun. Legend has it that a man once stole a leprechaun's gold on Saint Patrick's Day. The leprechaun then put a curse on him. Every night, he would hear strange noises in his attic, like the clinking of gold coins and the angry growls of the leprechaun. Eventually, he started seeing a small, green figure out of the corner of his eye, driving him to madness.
In a small Irish town, on St Patrick's Day, a local fisherman went out to sea early in the morning. As he was fishing, he saw a huge, dark shape underwater that he couldn't identify. It seemed to be circling his boat. He quickly rowed back to shore. When he told the story, the older folks in town said it might be a sea monster that was awakened on St Patrick's Day due to some ancient curse.
One of the most horrific true horror stories is that of the Amityville Horror. The Lutz family moved into a house where a brutal murder had occurred. They reported all sorts of terrifying phenomena like strange noises, cold spots, and apparitions. Another is the story of the Bell Witch. It was a malevolent spirit that tormented the Bell family in Tennessee, causing physical harm and mental anguish to its members. There's also the case of the Hinterkaifeck murders in Germany. An entire family was brutally killed on their farm, and the killer seemed to have stayed in the house for days after, eating their food and taking care of the livestock as if nothing had happened.
One of the scariest true horror stories is the story of the Amityville Horror. The Lutz family claimed to experience all sorts of terrifying phenomena in their new home, like seeing apparitions, feeling cold spots, and hearing strange noises. Another is the case of the Bell Witch. It tormented the Bell family in Tennessee in the early 19th century, with things being moved around, voices heard, and family members being physically attacked.
Saint Patrick's Day originated as a celebration of Saint Patrick, who is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. But there are many myths and legends surrounding it too.
Saint Patrick's Day is associated with Saint Patrick, who is said to have brought Christianity to Ireland. But there are many legends and myths surrounding it, making it hard to pinpoint a single 'true' story.