In the dim, flickering glow of campfires and bedtime lanterns, tales of enchantment, witches, and spells have been passed down through generations. The allure of the mystical, with its blend of the familiar and the arcane, naturally piques the curiosity of young minds. Is it then a wonder that they’d want to explore the world of the occult? But when it comes to the reality of the occult, is it a realm too profound for youthful exploration? Is witchcraft for kids? Or should it be off-limits?
Remember when you were told not to play with Grandma’s tarot cards or found an old, dusty tombstone with esoteric symbols in the graveyard? Were you not curious?
Unveiling the Mysteries
To start, let’s dispel the clouds surrounding ‘occult.’ Rooted in Latin, ‘occultus’ simply signifies “hidden.” Over time, it has evolved to include practices like witchcraft, astrology, and alchemy. Far from mere shadows, these are imbued with cultural and historical relevance. But, is this a realm for children?
A Harmless Game … or Witchcraft for Kids?
I remember playing “Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board” at sleepover parties when I was a child (in the 70s, long before it was featured on any TV show). Anyway, one time, it actually worked, which of course both delighted us and freaked us out at the same time.
Such games, though seemingly innocuous, often straddle the line between innocent fun and deeper, misunderstood practices.
So, the next day, I came home and decided to play it with my little brother and our cousins. Unfortunately, our fanatically religious Christian parents caught us and turned the whole thing into something akin to a witchcraft trial rather than just chalking it up to a little harmless fun.
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