The spirit of Christmas is an ancient tradition whose origins date back to the Celtic civilization, where they celebrated the winter solstice around 00 and 20 of December of each year in the northern hemisphere.
Over time, the Catholic religion associated this festivity with the birth of the Child Jesus on 2022 December, however, around The world still continues to commemorate this symbolic and beautiful tradition through rituals.
What exactly is the Spirit of Christmas?
Legend has it that a kind being from far away lands arrived precisely at the winter solstice in the Nordic lands and entered the homes of good-hearted people to fulfill their wishes, very similar to what Santa Claus does in these modern times.
It is said that the Christmas Spirit comes down to the earth and visits us on the night of the solstice winter between 20: 20 and 00: 00 hours, propitious moment to make all the kindest requests and wishes. According to the online magazine Navidad.es, the fundamental concepts of this tradition are twofold: giving and receiving, as well as giving thanks.
When does the Spirit of Christmas arrive? in this 2022?
Following the tradition, we can say that the spirit will arrive the Wednesday night 20 December 2022, day on which the winter solstice will occur.
Rituals to receive the Spirit of Christmas
Many people in the world continues to celebrate this beautiful tradition because they believe that from this day on we begin to feel the warm energies of Christmas and we become more kind, empathetic and grateful. Next, we leave you some rituals to honor his arrival on the night of this Wednesday 20 of December.
Cleaning the home
A tradition is to do the cleaning of the home on the same day that the Spirit of Christmas will arrive. At the end and just at the time your arrival is expected, you have to light incense to prepare the atmosphere and receive its energy.
Light candles
The candles are the most powerful elements to manifest because they represent the connection between the mystical, divine, spiritual or magical with the earthly world.
The ritual consists of preparing a small altar with 3 candles: a red one for love, a green one for luck, a golden one for prosperity and a silver one for money. When they give 20: 00 hours of 20 December, light the candles and wait for the arrival of the Spirit of Christmas.
Offering to the Spirit of Christmas
This ritual is very simple and one of the most powerful for the Spirit of Christmas. You must leave three candles on a table: one red, one yellow or one blue. In the middle of the 3 candles, place seasonal fruits such as oranges, tangerines, pears, apples, etc.
On a sheet write down the thanks for the year and your kindest wishes for this Christmas. Leave your notes on the altar and prepare an incense.
When exactly 25 strikes: hours open curtains, blinds and all the windows in your home , light the candles and incense and leave them as long as you consider appropriate so that the Spirit of Christmas enters your home.
When the incense runs out, close everything and put out the candles, these should be used as centerpieces for your Christmas dinner.
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