Why are Black Cats associated with Halloween?
While in some folklore black cats have been considered lucky or even a sign of prosperity, their association with witchcraft is much more widespread and links these creatures to Halloween.
The idea that cats are "witches' familiars is found in writings and trial reports of the 16th century."
People so feared their demonic connotation that groups of cats were often burned alive across Europe.
Bad news for your favorite black cat.
Black cats were also feared in early America and seen as a sign of witchcraft, while today they are often thought of as being bad luck.
The idea that cats are "witches' familiars is found in writings and trial reports of the 16th century."
People so feared their demonic connotation that groups of cats were often burned alive across Europe.
Bad news for your favorite black cat.
Black cats were also feared in early America and seen as a sign of witchcraft, while today they are often thought of as being bad luck.
