Halloween, Witches, And Broomsticks

Today's article features a great Halloween themed citrus label called Witch Brand. There are many symbols of Halloween -- ghosts, bats, goblins, jack o' lanterns, black cats, and owls, to name a few.

I would like to save something to write about in future years, so I will only discuss the history of the witch and her broomstick this time.

Ancient Greek, Roman, and Celtic people believed in sorcerers, witches, and magicians. Like our scientists today, they simply knew more about certain subjects, such as nature, healing, chemistry, etc., than ordinary people did. The knowledge the witch or sorcerer possessed was a closely guarded secret, passed on to family members, or trusted individuals. Full Story

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