(Undated) –Witches, black cats, and other images associated with Halloween have a history that goes back two-thousand years. The ancient Celtic fire festival called “Samhain” marked the close of harvest and the initiation of the winter season. It was believed to be a time when the souls of the dead could return to the earth. Black cats became a symbol of the day because some believed souls could inhabit their bodies.
The broomstick used by witches is symbolic of the magical powers of women, because it’s employed in the cleansing of ritual places.
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