In the past, towns and villages treated the Witchmoon as an omen that fey creatures would soon be visiting; whether they be up to some kind of mischievous trick or there to grant a blessing was unknown. Traditions arose from people trying to ward off evil fey folk and appease those who were looking to spread wealth or good luck. Commonly, people hung wreaths of iron on their doors, which was said to be harmful to fey, and wore red under the misguided notion that fey could not see the colour. Along with protection, it was common practice to leave food or coin on the doorstep as an offering to those benevolent fey creatures who might bestow a blessing upon a family.
As time progressed and people became better acquainted with fey creatures, the traditions of Witchmoon transformed from a method of protection to a means of celebration. Nowadays, people celebrate Witchmoon by wearing red, hanging wreaths of all sorts on their doors, and playing fun-spirited tricks on others. A popular Witchmoon game involves hiding coins for children to search out as a prize, usually copper pieces. Many larger cities have Witchmoon festivals featuring feywild delicacies and entertainment that usually involves gold. Red banners and lanterns are often decorating the city streets during the Witchmoon festival, and performers come out in droves. Generally, these festivals offer family-fun activities during the day and then progress into a more adult event as the sun goes down. And of course, no Witchmoon festival would be complete without a spectacular fireworks show designed to illuminate the Witchmoon as it looms ever brightly in the sky.