31.   As tradition has it, the masks symbolize evil spirits from the old year and the kiss is the purification into the new year.

32.   At Botanica Santa Barbara, one can find fresh rosemary, dozens of ointments, creams and oils to keep away evil spirits, ignite romance or invite prosperity.

33.   Bernstein says it is a bixie, a tomb guardian that wards off evil spirits.

34.   Botha blathered on for another minute and suddenly McNeely was standing over him like an evil spirit.

35.   A common belief hereabouts is that a Moorish king is buried under the cistern in a copper grave, surrounded by riches and guarded by evil spirits.

36.   A humble weed like plantain could cure worms, for example, while violets could overpower evil spirits.

37.   According to the dictionary, an incubus is an evil spirit who has sex with women while they sleep.

38.   But already, the absence of evil spirits has allowed the Nagano people to play their generous part for these special Winter Games.

39.   But like many clergy, I have banished evil spirits.

40.   Celtic pagans set huge bonfires on hillsides to frighten away evil spirits before the new year and the darkest season began.