One of the earliest known pictures of women flying on broomsticks comes from a French manuscript from 1451.
The pointed black hat became the classic witch look through book illustrations and movies, including The Wizard of Oz (1939).
Jack-o’-lanterns come from an Irish tradition of carving turnips. Irish immigrants brought the habit to America, where pumpkins were easier to find.
In the UK, black cats are often seen as a sign of good luck.







