(RNS) — As children dress up as witches for Halloween, we are reminded that there was a time when witches were persecuted and executed by society. For a look at this ugly period of European ...

As children dress up as witches for Halloween, we are reminded that there was a time when witches were persecuted and executed by society. For a look at this ugly period of European history, I ...

It falls on the 31 of October – the same day as Halloween – and is one of the eight festivals (Sabbats) within the witch’s year. Samhain is marked with candles, music, bonfires and food.

And here is where the movie lets us down in our quest for reliable information about witches, for Glinda responds, “Only bad witches are ugly.” Now, click your heels together three times and ...

Choose from fair isle knits featuring witches, monsters, and more, made for both men and women (from $40). Three of the designs come in kids' sizes, too (from $30).

As children dress up as witches for Halloween, we are reminded that there was a time when witches were persecuted and executed by society. For a look at this ugly period of European history, I ...