Perhaps this edict was imposed upon pagan business men who thought everyday should be a working day and perhaps those who thought Christians must observe the entire Law of Moses, including ...

Halloween is stereotyped as the prime witches’ sabbath, and The Western Door–the Iroquois (Hodenosaunee) nickname for Western New York–has a number of fabled witches.

The magic night flight became associated with secret gatherings known as “the witches’ sabbath”, involving nefarious acts such as killing babies, taking part in orgies and worshipping the devil.

Francisco Goya, "Witches Sabbath" (c. 1797–98), oil on canvas, 16 9/10 x 11 4/5 inches (43 x 30 cm) (image via Wikimedia Commons) Subscribe to our newsletter.

The author educates readers, but does so with a fun voice and at breakneck speed, so there’s never a dull moment as you pass pages in a frenzy while reading about witches turning into hares and ...