Halloween Witch Flying On Broom German Embossed Postcard
Halloween, stemming from ancient Celtic harvest festivals like Samhain and later merging with Christian traditions such as All Saints' Day, began to evolve into a widely celebrated secular holiday in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. During this era, particularly the "Golden Age" of postcards (circa 1900-1918), sending festive cards became a popular custom, often featuring whimsical and softened portrayals of traditional spooky themes.
This postcard's depiction of an elegant witch and a benevolent, personified moon aligns with the early 20th-century aesthetic that reinterpreted Halloween iconography for a broader audience. Elements like the embossed bats and pumpkin, along with the integrated poetry, were common stylistic features of postcards from this period, adding tactile and literary charm to holiday greetings.
This postcard's depiction of an elegant witch and a benevolent, personified moon aligns with the early 20th-century aesthetic that reinterpreted Halloween iconography for a broader audience. Elements like the embossed bats and pumpkin, along with the integrated poetry, were common stylistic features of postcards from this period, adding tactile and literary charm to holiday greetings.
