Grace Grapevine


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Grace Grapevine

Grace Grapevine

The most popular of the fall celebrations for children is Halloween. They anticipate it with a mixture of dread and excitement, which builds and builds throughout October. Finally on the 31st, the scary night itself, fears and fantasies come to life. Make the ancient celebration of All Hallow's Eve richer and more alive than just a holiday with garish, plastic skeletons and pumpkins. Use herbs, twigs, leaves and wildflowers to make a witch’s wreath Halloween decoration, for a nature craft that's easy, different, and authentic.

All the excitement leading up to Halloween comes together that night personified in goblin, fairy, princess, and warrior-costumed wee folk. Help your children learn more about the old beliefs and superstitions in a kid-friendly way by making natural Halloween decorations with them. Crafting a witch’s wreath can help them learn about herbal plants and trees and how medieval peoples valued them, at Halloween, and all through the year.

The Witch, the Wreath, the Herb — Powerful Symbols

The witch is the iconic symbol of Halloween. Feared, yet respected, she reigns over this autumn night. The witch was seen as the focus of all that was evil and powerful in the medieval world, where reality and superstition were one.