The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Witches are seen as using a broom for two reasons; one it
shows that the female member is the mistress of the house
and this represents orderliness and cleanliness. It also
represents that during harvest time the witches raise their
brooms to the desired height they wish their crops to grow.

Submitter comment: Brian learned this from a lecture at Oakland University.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UTICA

Date learned: 00001980S