BROOMSTICKS

After watching Cynthis Erivo hurtling through the air on her broomstick in “Wicked” I got to thinking aboiut why? It’s really quite simple: the broomstick, originally made from birch twigs bound together with willow or hazel branches, was created for the homely task of sweeping the floor. It is associated with women because for much of history, women have done the bulk of the housework. To Be Continued. #witches #witchhunt #judymolland #judymollandwriter #themakingofawitch #england #history #women #Wicked #Cynthiaerivo #broomsticks #housework