A white castle on a hill surrounded by forested mountains.

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Get Nerdy With Us As We Search For Herbs In Fiction: Recipes, Crafts And Discussion Below

A woman dressed in medieval or fantasy costume holding a sword while standing in a river near stone ruins and greenery.

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The Star Inside an Apple: Magic, Charmed, & Crafts

We all know that apples are good for us. Filled with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, apples are a beloved treasure.

But did you know that each and every apple contains a star? Think of it, every autumn branch bedecked with apples is filled with stars.

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Little House Magic: Halloween Apple Lore and History of the Clove Apple Pomander

Apples and pumpkins are the two hallmark fruits of Halloween and the autumn season. Though lately it has been “pumpkin spice” everything, apples can help you get your cozy going just as well as the popular orange member of the squash family.

Apples have a long history of being part of Halloween and Samhain celebrations. Autumn is apple season after all and it isn’t hard to imagine that these tasty and durable fruits easily became a part of lore and stories. A look back through an apple-rich history, shows a story of apples being a bit mischievous depending on the lore.