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 Tomorrow
is Halloween. It is celebrated on October 31 every year in many countries.
When you think of Halloween, what’s the first thing that comes into
your mind? Many of you might say, “witches” or “black cats.”
In the past, many people were afraid of black cats. Why?
The color black was linked with darkness and evil. So, are black cats
really evil? This week, let’s learn some interesting myths and facts about black cats.
On Halloween, many children dress up as witches. This
is because they are one of the symbols of Halloween. A long
time ago, in the Middle Ages in England, people
believed that black cats were demons. They thought that
black cats helped witches to perform black magic. Some
people believed that the cats were witches themselves and even thought
they could fly on a broom!
There were many other superstitions about black
cats. In the Middle Ages in Germany, it was believed
that a black cat jumping on the bed of a sick person meant that the person would
die soon. In Finland, black cats were
thought to carry the souls of the dead into the afterlife.
 Today,
people in England, Scotland, and Australia believe that seeing a black
cat crossing your path will actually bring good luck. However,
people in Ireland, America, and India
think it will bring bad luck.
So, are black cats really evil and bring bad luck? Of course not!
They are just lovely cats. They are no different from other colored cats. Today, many
people keep them as pets at home. Sadly, however, a lot of people
still believe that black cats are fearsome. Many people even
harm them on Halloween! Oh,
no!
Black cats are beautiful animals. There is no evidence to support any of the superstitions
about them. If you see a black cat on Halloween, be nice to it. Believe
me, it is not a witch! It’s just a lovely cat! |
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