Salem is a big city which is located in Massachusetts,USA . Every year in Salem a lot of people come to visit this place during Halloween. And do you know why ? Because Salem is the city of witches ! In the year 1692, when people of the town lived of fishing, Salem was a little town, almost 300 people were accused of witchcraft. There was even a witch ward court! After this, the city continued to be famous for witches. And, on the 31st of October, the legend says that witches return to haunt Salem !
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Today, Salem is a developed city and there are lots of things you can do ! You can visit the Witch museum, take a haunted walking tour in Salem, etc… On the month of October, the city organizes a Festival of the dead ! There are so many things to do !
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