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==Definition==
==Definition==
Witchcraft is a loose group of beliefs, practices, or rituals that can be variously adopted by almost anyone of any faith. Witchcraft isn't strictly a religion, but it is generally practiced by people with religious beliefs. Witchcraft does not have any staple beliefs but instead consists of many different beliefs drawn from different sources. The practices of natural medicine, folk medicine, spiritual healing, divination, and shamanism can be applied under the umbrella term of witchcraft. More modern practices, such as the practice of alternative medicine, as well as New Age healing techniques such as Crystal healing, herbalism, Reiki, and aromatherapy, technically fall under the witchcraft umbrella. Some practices,such as certain herbal remedies, go far back into human history, although it is virtually impossible to distinguish the exact lineage of those practices considered witchcraft.
Witchcraft is a loose group of beliefs, practices, or rituals that can be variously adopted by almost anyone of any faith. Witchcraft isn't strictly a religion, but it is generally practiced by people with religious beliefs. Witchcraft does not have any staple beliefs but instead consists of many different beliefs drawn from different sources. The practices of natural medicine, folk medicine, spiritual healing, divination, and shamanism can be applied under the umbrella term of witchcraft. More modern practices, such as the practice of alternative medicine, as well as New Age healing techniques such as Crystal healing, herbalism, Reiki, and aromatherapy, technically fall under the witchcraft umbrella. Some practices,such as certain herbal remedies, go far back into human history, although it is virtually impossible to distinguish the exact lineage of those practices considered witchcraft.
===Witching hour===
In [[New Zealand]] [[English language|English]], [[midnight]] is the "witching hour", the time when witches are supposedly active.<ref>{{cite book|title=The New Zealand Oxford Dictionary|ISBN=0-19-558451-1|page=1298}}</ref>
==The Difference Between Wicca and Witchcraft==
==The Difference Between Wicca and Witchcraft==