Sesame Street Magical Halloween Adventure is a delightful children's program that captures the spirit of Halloween in a fun and educational way. The show follows the beloved characters of Sesame Street as they embark on a magical adventure on Halloween night. The program begins with a festive Halloween celebration on Sesame Street. The characters, including Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Grover, are dressed in adorable costumes and excited for the night's activities. As they prepare for a night of trick-or-treating, a mysterious magical portal appears on the street, enchanting everyone with its spooky allure. Curiosity gets the better of our furry friends, and they decide to venture through the portal to see where it leads.
Curiosity gets the better of our furry friends, and they decide to venture through the portal to see where it leads. Little do they know that the portal will take them on a journey through different Halloween-themed lands, each with its own set of challenges and surprises. Throughout their adventure, the characters encounter friendly witches, talking pumpkins, and mischievous ghosts while learning valuable lessons along the way.
5 Notable Women Hanged in the Salem Witch Trials
An elderly widow, a beggar and a church-going woman who made a stand against the trials were among those executed.
Updated: June 27, 2023 | Original: October 18, 2018
Bettmann Archive/Getty ImagesIn early 1692, during the depths of winter in Massachusetts Bay Colony, a group of young girls in the village of Salem began acting strangely. The daughter and niece of the local minister, Samuel Parris, claimed to be afflicted by invisible forces who bit and pinched them, sending their limbs flailing. By mid-February, two more girls had joined them, and the first waves of panic gripped Salem’s residents: The girls had been bewitched.
The afflicted girls soon accused three women: the Parris’ “Indian” enslaved worker, Tituba; a local beggar woman, Sarah Good; and an invalid widow, Sarah Osbourne. As local magistrates began questioning the accused, people packed into a tavern to witness the girls come face to face with the women they had accused of witchcraft.
While the other two women denied the accusations against them, Tituba told vivid stories of how Satan had revealed himself to her. She said she had signed the devil’s book with her own blood, and seen the marks of Good and Osbourne there beside her own.
Tituba’s riveting testimony helped unleash a notorious witch hunt that swept quickly beyond Salem and engulfed all of New England. Close to 200 people would be accused before the Salem Witch Trials ended the following year, and 20 of them would be executed by hanging over the summer and fall of 1692. These are five of their stories.
Salem Witch Trials1. Bridget Bishop
When the special Court of Oyer and Terminer convened in Salem Town in early June, the first case it heard was against Bridget Bishop, a local widow, as the prosecutor assumed her case would be easy to win. Bishop had been accused of witchcraft more than a decade earlier, but was acquitted for lack of evidence. She also fit everyone’s idea of a witch: elderly, poor and argumentative.
Ten witnesses testified against Bishop, and she was quickly found guilty and sentenced to death. On June 10, she was taken to Proctor’s Ledge near Gallows Hill in Salem and “hanged by the neck until she was dead,” according to the report of the sheriff who escorted her.
2. Sarah Good
By then, signs of opposition to the Salem Witch Trials had begun to surface. Several ministers questioned whether the court relied too much on spectral evidence, or testimony about the ghostly figures witches supposedly sent to afflict their victims. “Everyone assumed there were specters who could do it,” says Margo Burns, a New Hampshire-based historian specializing in the Salem witch trials. “That was not disputed. But what was disputed was whether the devil could send the shape of an innocent person to afflict.”
Still, when the Court of Oyer and Terminer reconvened on June 28 after its success convicting Bishop, Sarah Good was quickly convicted and sentenced to death. Several of the afflicted girls claimed Good’s specter attacked them, and Tituba and several others had named her as a fellow witch in their confessions, claiming she flew on a broomstick and attended witches’ gatherings. On July 19, Good was carted to Gallows Hill and executed along with the churchgoing grandmother, Rebecca Nurse, and three other convicted witches.
MPI/Getty ImagesA young woman accused of witchcraft by Puritan ministers appeals to Satan to save her in a 1692 trial.
3. Susannah Martin
Susannah Martin did not even live in Salem, but in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Like Bishop, she had been accused of witchcraft before, but the charges had been dropped for lack of evidence. Her bad reputation may have spread to Salem by 1692, when four of the afflicted girls in Salem accused her by name, claiming her specter had attacked them.
When the court asked them how they knew the specter was Martin’s, the girls said “‘Oh, she said her name was Goody Martin and she was from Amesbury,'” Burns recounts. “They didn't even have to recognize her.” Despite the general lack of evidence against her, Martin was also convicted and hanged on July 19, the same day as Sarah Good.
4. Martha Carrier
When the Court of Oyer and Terminer met for a third session in early August 1692, it heard the case of Martha Carrier of Andover, which would be home to more accused witches than any other town. “Her family was very unpopular,” Burns says of Carrier; they were thought to have brought smallpox to Andover. After Carrier was accused, the authorities interrogated her two teenage sons, torturing them into confessing to witchcraft themselves, and implicating their mother.
In The Wonders of the Invisible World, his famous account of the Salem Witch Trials, Cotton Mather memorably called Carrier a “rampant hag” who aspired to be “Queen of Hell.” The court convicted Carrier in the same session as two prominent male victims of the witch hunts, John Proctor and Reverend George Burroughs, whom people suspected of being the ringleader of Salem’s witches. On August 19, Carrier went to Gallows Hill along with Proctor, Burroughs and two other men—she was the only woman executed that day.
The Print Collector/Getty Images Martha Corey and her prosecutors, after being found guilty of being a witch.5. Martha Cory
Like Rebecca Nurse, Martha Cory was far from the usual witch suspect, who tended to be a poor outcast. She was a covenanted member of her church, and was considered an upstanding member of the community. But Martha had attracted suspicion after she tried to stop her husband, Giles, from attending one of the early examinations in the witch trials, even going so far as to hide his saddle. Shortly after this, one of the afflicted girls accused Martha of bewitching her and turning her blind.
Martha’s defiant attitude turned court officials against her, and Giles refused to corroborate her testimony, and even testified against her—at least until he himself was accused. Less than two weeks after Martha was found guilty and sentenced to death, Giles was pressed to death after he refused to enter a plea in his own trial. On September 22, Martha Cory went to the gallows along with seven other convicted witches, in what would be the last hangings of the Salem Witch Trials.
In early 1692, during the depths of winter in Massachusetts Bay Colony, a group of young girls in the village of Salem began acting strangely. The daughter and niece of the local minister, Samuel Parris, claimed to be afflicted by invisible forces who bit and pinched them, sending their limbs flailing. By mid-February, two more girls had joined them, and the first waves of panic gripped Salem’s residents: The girls had been bewitched.
They learn about the importance of teamwork, friendship, and embracing one's uniqueness, all while having a spooktacular time. The show combines captivating storytelling with catchy songs and colorful animations to engage young viewers. The characters' witty banter and humor make the program enjoyable for both children and adults, creating a delightful viewing experience for the whole family. Sesame Street Magical Halloween Adventure also promotes various educational themes as the characters solve puzzles, count candies, and identify shapes along their journey. These educational elements seamlessly integrate into the storyline, making learning fun and interactive. The program's underlying message encourages inclusivity and teaches children the values of empathy, kindness, and acceptance. Regardless of their unique costumes or appearances, the characters learn to accept and appreciate one another, promoting a sense of diversity and inclusion that is essential in today's society. Overall, Sesame Street Magical Halloween Adventure is a magical, fun, and educational program that celebrates the spirit of Halloween in a way that children will love. With its lovable characters, engaging storyline, and valuable lessons, it is a must-watch for children and families during the Halloween season..
Reviews for "Celebrate Halloween with Sesame Street's Magical Pumpkin Patch Adventure"
1. John - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with "Sesame Street Magical Halloween Adventure." The storyline was weak and the characters seemed out of character. It just didn't capture the magic and charm of the original show. Additionally, the animation was subpar and the songs were forgettable. Overall, it felt like a rushed and poorly executed production.
2. Sarah - 1/5 stars - I couldn't believe how boring and uninteresting "Sesame Street Magical Halloween Adventure" was. The plot made no sense and the dialogue was cringeworthy. My kids lost interest within the first few minutes and I found myself wishing it would just end. The animation was lackluster and the voice acting was flat. This was definitely a miss for Sesame Street, and I would not recommend it to anyone.
3. Mark - 2/5 stars - As a long-time fan of Sesame Street, I had high hopes for "Sesame Street Magical Halloween Adventure," but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. The storyline was predictable and felt like a rehash of previous episodes. The jokes were stale and the overall humor was lacking. It lacked the creativity and originality that I have come to expect from the show. It's a shame because I know Sesame Street is capable of so much better.
4. Emily - 2/5 stars - "Sesame Street Magical Halloween Adventure" was a disappointment. The pacing was off, making it feel dragged out and unengaging. The characters lacked depth and the plot was shallow. The songs were forgettable and didn't add anything to the overall experience. I wanted to love this special, but unfortunately, it just didn't deliver. I would recommend skipping this one and revisiting the classic Sesame Street episodes instead.