Associated Holidays

All Halloween-like and Halloween related Holidays

Key Points / Halloween Connection

- Historical literary connections to witchcraft

- Are often the result of a transformation hex/spell

Brief Bio

Toads are associated with Halloween due to their strong connection with witchcraft, as they were believed to be "familiars" to witches, and their role in folklore, such as their link to causing warts. This has led to their use in Halloween decorations, costumes, and themes like witch's brews. 

Witchcraft and Folklore

Witch's familiars: Toads were widely believed to be companions to witches, assisting them with magic.

Shakespearean Connection: The association was popularized by writers like William Shakespeare, who featured toads in contexts like a witch's brew in Macbeth.

Transformation: Some folklore suggested witches could transform into toads.

Wart Myth: The common belief that touching a toad causes warts is likely the reason for their sinister reputation; the truth is that warts are caused by viruses. 

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