Witching hour

High school (ages 12+)
Philosophy & Big Questions

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/witching-hour

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the witching hour?The witching hour is a special time at night, usually right after midnight or between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., when stories say magic and spooky things happen.
2. Why do people say the witching hour is between 3 and 4 a.m.?In old stories, people thought that at that time the world was very dark and quiet, so they imagined witches, ghosts, and other supernatural beings were most powerful.

Folklore: The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through generations.
Supernatural: Attributed to forces or events beyond the scientific explanation of natural laws.
Circadian Rhythms: The body's natural, internal 24-hour cycle that regulates sleep and wakefulness.
Sleep Paralysis: A temporary inability to move or speak that occurs when waking up or falling asleep.