"But besides the old Celtic folklore, August is traditionally considered a yowly time for cats. This may be what prompted the belief that witches were on the prowl in mid-August in the first place."

Midsummer Cat Nights

https://santaynezvalleystar.com/holiday-history-august-story-of-sextillis-an-extra-day-and-cat-nights/ via "Santa Ynez Valley Star"
Photo: Esteveg/Shutterstock via "Prindle Post"/Prindle Institute online
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