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Wiccan midsummer bonfire is a sacred ritual observed by practitioners of Wicca during the summer solstice, also known as Midsummer or Litha. This tradition is rooted in Paganism and celebrates the longest day of the year when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. During this celebration, Wiccans gather together to honor the sun, nature, and the power of fire. The bonfire becomes the focal point of the ritual, symbolizing the energy and vitality of the sun. It is believed that the fire purifies negative energies and transforms them into positive ones. The bonfire serves as a gathering place for the Wiccan community, where they come together to perform various rituals, spells, and ceremonies to harness the sun's energy for personal growth and spiritual healing.

The bonfire serves as a gathering place for the Wiccan community, where they come together to perform various rituals, spells, and ceremonies to harness the sun's energy for personal growth and spiritual healing. The fire is often lit using a sacred flame, which is carried from a source that has been continuously burning since the previous Midsummer celebration. This flame is believed to hold the wisdom and energy of previous rituals, connecting the current celebration to the past.

The Worst Witch (1986) — Harriet Potter and the Prisoner of Halloween

Justin’s rating: Brooms with phones? What will they think of next!

Justin’s review: A wizarding school set in a British castle. A mean potions master. Flights on broomsticks. Invisibility spells. A flighty headmaster. Cat familiars. Clearly, J.K. Rowling didn’t conjure up Harry Potter out of thin air, as the idea of magicians being trained at boarding schools actually dates back to 1974’s The Worst Witch. That series, which is quite popular in its own right, spawned a whole franchise that included a few TV series and a stage play.

However, today we’re going to focus on the first adaptation of the books: A made-for-TV movie in 1986 that stars a very young Fairuza Balk (Return to Oz), Charlotte Rae (Facts of Life), and Tim Curry (Clue). Balk is Mildred Hubble, an oh-so-slightly clumsy first-year witch who is the only kid in this all-girls school who isn’t instantly perfect. Thus, she’s the “worst” witch who does things like stumble into other kids and not get her potion mixture right. This marks her for extreme persecution by fellow students and Miss Hardbroom, who I’m convinced was Severus Snape’s mother.

If you’re looking for a movie where your lead character says “Sorry!” and makes apologetic faces a lot, you’re in for the 70 minutes of your dreams. For the rest of us, we’ll make do with the best special effects that mid-80s British TV studios could create. It’s actually kind of charming.

The plot loosely follows Mildred as she bumbles her way through her first year while the school headmistress’ twin sister shows up as an evil witch trying to destroy the place. She also has to contend with a rival girl named Ethel, who at one point is turned into a pig. I’m sure it was the highlight of Balk’s career to spend several scenes acting against a swine. Oh, and the whole school has the biggest estrogen crush on the Grand Wizard (Curry), who is visiting on Halloween. No, it’s not creepy that kids are shown kissing photos of an adult man, why do you ask?

But if you had to ask me what I liked the best about The Worst Witch, I would reply instantly — and without any sarcasm — “the soundtrack.” This features a synth score that is so incredibly cheesy that it laps itself and becomes amazing. It’s like getting blasted with EPCOT’s Future World from the 1980s, if that analogy makes any sense. And on top of that, there is a smattering of totally terrible musical numbers that, again, wrap around the world to go from “bad” to “bodacious:”

And then when you add in Tim Curry, who arrives swooping down with a cape wider than an Airbus, a bat bow tie, and his trademark silky voice, you kind of don’t want to be anywhere else. It’s all silly and colorful and weird, the kind of thing that’s aimed to delight kids but may end up pleasing the campy at heart as well.

While this wasn’t part of my childhood, you won’t have to go far to find someone who grew up watching this every Halloween and knowing every line verbatim. Maybe the best thing I can say is that I’d watch this over two, maybe three of the actual Harry Potter movies.

Didja notice?

• The blow-up skeleton in the classroom
• Tim Curry is the only guy in this entire movie
• Well that’s a horrible school song
• These bad witches look like they raided the remnants of an after-Halloween sale at a costume shop
• Every time this movie starts in on a musical number, plug your ears FAST
• Cats love to fly and be held by screaming girls, apparently
• Kids making mildly scary faces is the most terrifying thing ever

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During the bonfire ritual, Wiccans may participate in activities such as dancing, singing, drumming, and chanting to raise energy and connect with the natural elements. It is common for participants to jump over the flames, symbolizing the release of anything holding them back and embracing personal transformation. The flames are also used for divination purposes, as practitioners may scry into the fire to receive messages, insights, or guidance. Offerings of herbs, flowers, and other natural items are commonly thrown into the fire as a way to honor the sun and nature by giving back. These offerings are seen as a form of gratitude for the abundance and blessings received throughout the year. Additionally, individuals may write their intentions, wishes, or desires on pieces of paper and then burn them in the fire, sending their intentions out into the universe. The Wiccan midsummer bonfire serves as a reminder of the importance of the sun and its role in the cycles of life, growth, and renewal. It is a time of celebration, connection, and reflection, as practitioners come together to honor the sun's energy and embrace the warmth and abundance of the summer season. Through the power of the bonfire, Wiccans seek to renew their connection with nature, strengthen their spiritual practices, and manifest their desires for the year ahead..

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