National Paranormal Day

National Paranormal Day Timeline

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NATIONAL PARANORMAL DAY – SURVEY RESULTS

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MEN ARE SLIGHTLY MORE SKEPTICAL THAN WOMEN ABOUT GHOSTS 18% of women don’t believe in ghosts, compared to 22% of men. 38% of women claim to have seen a ghost, while only 29% of men say the same.

NATIONAL PARANORMAL DAY AROUND THE WORLD

The unseen and the spooky are celebrated around the world with these festive holidays.

Country	Holiday	Occasion	Date
Germany	Fasching	Germany’s spin on Carnival, making it spooky	November 11
Tyrol, Central Europe	Perchtenlaufen	The day when devil-like creatures run through the streets with bells to frighten off evil winter spirits	End of December/beginning of January.
China	Hungry Ghost Festival	Not exactly a spooky day, but a respectful one towards the spirits and ghosts who live among us	The 15th day of the 7th month of the lunar calendar
Madagascar	Famadihana	A joyous occasion in which family members exhume the remains of the deceased and dance with them.	Between July and September

NATIONAL PARANORMAL DAY TRADITIONS

What makes Paranormal Day different from Halloween is that it is more intense and doesn’t require the distribution of candy! It is also a celebration of all things unseen and supernatural, whereas one can dress up as pretty much anything on Halloween.

Paranormal enthusiasts delve deeper into the realm of the unknown; visiting abandoned sites, eerie forests nearby, and other ‘haunted’ places. Parties are also hosted with creepy decor and activities that may or may not lead to encounters with the paranormal like playing with an ouija board.

Horror movies and documentaries on the supernatural are binged and many take to social media to relay their accounts and post evidence of their experiences with ghosts, aliens, and other supernatural entities.

NATIONAL PARANORMAL DAY BY THE NUMBERS

1 in 5 – the number of Americans who believe that demons “definitely exist.”
24% – the percentage of Americans who believe that supernatural beings “probably exist.”
13% – the percentage of Americans who believe that vampires definitely exist.
2007 – the year when the movie “Paranormal Activity” was released.
⅓ – the number of Americans who say they have personally experienced the presence of a ghost or spirit.
15 – the number of seasons of the hit television show “Supernatural.”
20% – the percentage of women who are more likely to believe in the supernatural than men.

HOW TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL PARANORMAL DAY 2021

1. Explore a haunted houseYou might already know the haunted houses in your neighborhood, but you can also search for some of the best national ones for some added spook. Try visiting creepy places, armed only with flashlights. Jumping out of your skin from fright is a great way to spend National Paranormal Day!
2. Visit a graveyard with your friendsThis one is not for the faint-hearted, but they say that to truly have a chance of glimpsing a ghost, go to places where they are most likely to congregate, such as the cemetery. If you’re seeking out a particular ghost, then their headstone is a good place to start. Bring some candles to set the mood.
3. Have a spooky partyEveryone loves Halloween, and National Paranormal Day is the next best thing. Now you can celebrate the ghouls twice a year! They sure do appreciate it. Put on some spooky tunes and boogie on late into the night, or turn down the lights and put on a scary movie at midnight, so that your supernatural guests have time to stop by.

5 MYTHS ABOUT THE PARANORMAL

1. Ghosts only come out at nightThe darkness of the night definitely adds to the spooky element of ghost hunting, but ghosts can also be seen during the day.
2. Bigfoot doesn’t existWhile there is no hard evidence to support this, there is a lot of physical evidence of the creature like hair, blood, and even feces.
3. Only old buildings and mansions are hauntedWhile old Victorian mansions and abandoned buildings can definitely be a hothouse for paranormal activity, there are just as many paranormal activities happening in jails, hospitals, museums, roads, and forests.
4. Bad for businessMany people believe that a paranormal presence is bad for business, but the booming paranormal tourism industry and thrill seekers say otherwise.
5. Skeptics vs. believersIt is a myth that skeptics and believers don’t get along. The two groups are welcomed by both sides, with the skeptics participating in investigative groups frequently.

WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL PARANORMAL DAY

1. It’s spooky fun!National Paranormal Day is the only time of the year (well, apart from Halloween) that the spirits and ghosts of those who have passed away come out, and get our attention for a day. Don’t let them spook you!
2. Paranormal partiesGhosts never need an excuse to party, and neither should you. A great way to create a themed Paranormal Party is to hang white crepe paper strips from the windows and serve marshmallow ghosts (you can draw their eyes on with chocolate sauce) floating in hot chocolate.
3. Make connections with others — even the deadYou may be scared by the prospect, but National Paranormal Day is a great time to connect with other paranormal enthusiasts or discover your own areas of interest. You can make more connections by showing off your new contacts, or even videos of your unearthly experiences, on social media, using #nationalparanormalday.

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