Seasons of the Witch

What's so witchy about pumpkins, pentagrams, and pointy hats? With a sidenote re: Satanists. Plus: was Shirley Jackson a witch? AND a witchy writing prompt derived from a story by Sofia Samatar.

Welcome back to The Cauldron, witches! (Zim zam zoom!)

Fall is upon us! The time of year when my home decor passes as “seasonal.” Apples, pumpkins, skulls, spiders, and candy abound. The streets are plastered with dead leaves and the air smells of wood smoke and rot. Soon the most enjoyable of holidays will bring us parties, costumes, and shenanigan. Fo…