Episode

The Night of the Strigoi: St. Andrew’s Eve in Romania

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The Strange and Unusual Podcast
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Nov 26, 2025
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3070
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Summary

Between garlands of garlic on doorways, wolves finding their voice in the dark, and the undead rising from their graves, Romania’s celebration of St. Andrew’s Eve (November 29th-30th) blurs the line between the living and the dead. Join Alyson in exploring this magical and uncanny Romanian holiday.