ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Witchcraft

Hey there, little one! Have you ever heard of witchcraft? It's a very special kind of magic that some people believe in.

So, let's imagine that you have a special power to make things happen just by thinking about them. That's kind of like what people who practice witchcraft believe they can do. They believe that they have special powers that allow them to do things like cast spells and create potions.

Now, not all witches look like the storybook ones with pointy hats and broomsticks. Witchcraft is actually a very old practice found all around the world, and people who practice it can look like anyone - your teacher, your neighbor, even your grandma!

In the past, people sometimes thought that witches were evil and did bad things, but that's not true. Most people who practice witchcraft are just regular people who want to do good things, like helping their friends or healing people when they're sick.

Now, just like any other kind of magic, witchcraft is something you should always be careful with, and you should never try it without an adult around to help you. But if you're interested in learning more about it, there are lots of books and resources available that can help you understand what it's all about.