Witch Hats
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Witch Hats to Top All of it Off
Witch hats have become a distinguishing part of any witch costume. Although in reality, this is a stereotype found in American literature that has been popularized by movie and television. You might be interested in finding out where this idea comes from.
Salem Incident
One common appearance of a witch hat resembles that of a Pilgrim Hat. These hats were in fashion during the most famous witch-related incident in the history of America. This incident is the Salem Incident. Ever since that time, witches have been depicted wearing hats.
Jews during the Middle Ages and Renaissancei Another common belief says that the pointed hat originated from the Jews of Europe, who were as highly persecuted as witches. However, it is important to note that the Jews weren.t the only people who wore pointed headgear throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
Quakers in America
Witch hats can also be traced during the peak of the anti-Quaker sentiment. Quakers wore pointy hats and anti-Quakers associated a negative image for people wearing such hats. Quakers were believed to be in consortium with demons and dealing with the practice of black magic.
Wales in the 16th and 17th Century
During this period, the common people of Wales and England often wore pointed hats. As the fashion changed, common folks like the peasants and elderly did not catch on with the latest designs for hats. People who retain the old style were from rural areas and were considered to backward. These people were exactly the kind of people who were often accused of witchcraft.
Early Catholic Church
When the Catholic Church started persecuting heretics and practitioners of black magic, it has been said that the people would place a pointed hat on top of the accused person.s head. This was believed to channel salvation into the witch before burning at the stake.
Still, nothing but witch hats can best go with your costume this Halloween or any other party. For what is a witch without its hat, which symbolizes the cone of power from which the witch draws its powers from?