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The Kitchen Witch’s Creed

In this pot I stir the sun,

and follow the rule of harming none.

Banishment of bane when going windershins;

and with water and salt negativity is cleansed.

Household duties are more than chores,

Magic abounds when mopping the floors.

With this broom, I do sweep,

To clean my house and safety keep.

Marigold, Basil, Thyme, and Yarrow,

My spell is cast for a better tomorrow.

Lemons for joy and apples for health,

The power within brings great wealth.

And in this kitchen I do pray,

To truly walk the Witch’s Way.

Kitchen witch

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A kitchen witch, sometimes called a cottage witch or a "Scandinavian" kitchen witch doll, is a poppet or homemade doll resembling a stereotypical witch or crone displayed in residential kitchens as a means to provide good luck and ward off bad spirits.

History

There is some debate over the exact country in which the kitchen witch originated, some claiming Norway and others Germany, but consensus points to it stemming from older European customs.

The poppet is supposed to depict a "good" witch who inspires productivity and safety in a kitchen, but also counteracts any ill-will directed to the home. It is considered good luck to give a kitchen witch to a friend or family member. So that those unfamiliar with the kitchen witch can understand its meaning, sometimes a note will be hung around the witch's neck stating something similar to:

"The Legendary Secret of Goof-Proof Cooking: The Famous Kitchen Witch

For centuries, Norwegians have hung this good witch in their kitchen. They believe she has the power to keep roasts from burning, pots from boiling over, and sauces from spilling."

I LOVE old traditions, especially ones that are fun and involve freedom of creativity. I did some searching a while back looking for kitchen witch dolls after stumbling upon a photo of a cute hand made straw doll. I've been meaning to make one of my own but I can't decide on which technique to use. xd
Do you make kitchen witch dolls of your own?
How would you make one for your kitchen?
Which dolls do you think are the nicest?
Can you share any links?

How about traditions, do you or your family have any special traditions? They can be for holidays or everyday. I'd love to hear your stories. ^_^


Kitchen Witch images

Here's a couple of poems to go with your Kitchen Witch Doll:

I am a kitchen witch riding my broom
Love and affection I bring to your room
Pots boiling over are a thing of the past
With my kind of magic good fortune will last!

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Another version:

Look who's landed in your kitchen
Bringing fortune to your home
It's me the lucky kitchen witch
Your special little gnome

I'll end burnt pots
I'll keep meals hot
I'll do such magic chores
For I'm your lucky kitchen witch
Keep me safe by your kitchen door.

I have a hard time with looking at kitchen witching as a whole other source of magic. Not because I am denying the power of the ritual, or not acknowledging it as witch craft.

I more just don't think another specific term is really needed when a kitchen witch is just someone resourceful enough to use household items and supplies in witch craft. xd

I think, that anyone, anyone... Practicing witchcraft in any form should really look into being this resourceful. The place where I get witchcraft supplies the cheapest? The Deseret industries Mormon thrift store. Why?

Well.... Arts and crafts with symbolism everyone is completely ignorant of. Know what you're looking for, you can get these things a lot cheaper. Candle holders... Expensive dishes. Collectibles. Dolls. Yes, Dolls. Some of you will know why I mentioned them, some of you won't. Those that don't, too bad.

Also, they sell these perfectly good large candles sometimes that people just give away to them seeing no use for these candles. Pick up a candle well over medium size that would cost you ten to twenty anywhere else. For a buck or two.

That being said. I love with a guilty passion clicking on any kitchen witching threads. Because you can seriously find the most interesting and useful ideas. RIGHT THERE IN YOUR HOME!

And, anyone who is practicing magic. Should really learn that resourcefulness in my opinion. It doesn't HAVE to come from a pagan store to be used for Paganism. Y'know?

I think dolls could be used in about any form of witchcraft. So... I think. That dolls have their uses. But, those china dolls are creepy.

An effigy is just a symbol of a person and can have a very potent effect on things. But, I think any form of kitchen witching would naturally be more potent in a house that was owned.

The doll for me will be a project. I'm an arts and crafty kind of person so I like to make things myself. Once I hang her up, she'll be a reminder of how hard works pays off. I'm considering using reclaimed items from the thrift store to make her. ^_^ Maybe I'll re-paint a doll head. And I think she'll have red hair.

I totally forgot about Kitchen Witch dolls. Mamma made on when I was little, and told me what it was for, but the meaning just kind of got buried in my mind.
Our Kitchen witch says a lot about my mother's sense of humor. She is riding he broomstick but her dress is flying up to show her bare bum. lol Mamma raised me on British humor such as Monty Python so that might just explain everything, but anyways, thanks so much for posting this!

I've had a kitchen witch doll in my kitchen since I was a kid. I want to make a different one- maybe one that looks a little less European and a little more like me.

My wife is using my pc with browser, and enters site http://www.prochulki.ru to make she as doll, lol