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Some of the History of Witches

The majority of witches today belong to the Wicca faith. The word ‘witch ‘ springs from the old English word ‘Wicce ‘ (meaning sensible one) – and ‘Wicca (meaning healer). Wicca is a faith meaning harmony with nature. It’s a modern pagan religion celebrating Earth and nature, founded in the 1940s. Wiccans celebrate 8 Sabbats or sacred days each year corresponding to seasonal changes or historical crop times.