The Christmas Spirit is an entity that is believed comes with the winter solsticemarking the beginning of a cycle of love, prosperity and harmony.
This 2024, the arrival of the Spirit of Christmas is expected on December 21 between 9:00 p.m. and 11:59 p.m..
According to tradition, it is a special opportunity to connect with the positive energies of the holiday season and prepare your home to receive blessings in the coming year.
Discover what it is, its origin and some rituals to attract its energy to your life.
What is the Spirit of Christmas?
The Spirit of Christmas is a spiritual entity linked to abundance, peace and unconditional love.
The legend says that a kind being from very distant lands arrived precisely on the winter solstice to the Nordic lands and entered the homes of kind-hearted people to fulfill their wishes, very similar to what Santa Claus does in modern times.
It is said that the Spirit of Christmas comes down to earth and visits us on the night of the winter solstice between 9:00 p.m. and midnight, a favorable time to make all the kindest requests and wishes.
According to the online magazine Navidad.es, the fundamental concepts of this tradition are two: giving, receiving and thanking.
What is the origin of the Christmas Spirit?
This tradition has its origin in the pagan festival of Yule celebrated by ancient Scandinavian and Germanic peoples on the winter solstice.
It is said that, during this celebration, fire was the central theme, so bonfires and animal sacrifices dedicated to the gods were made.
As the centuries passed and the arrival of Christianity, it began to be established that a deity arrived with the winter solstice to give love and prosperity, thus the rituals were adapted.
Today, the Spirit of Christmas has acquired a universal character that transcends cultures and religions, and has become an opportunity to connect with the sacred and strengthen family and spiritual ties.
Rituals to receive the Spirit of Christmas
Preparing the arrival of the Spirit of Christmas requires intention, faith, and a clean, harmonious space.
Below, we present some powerful rituals that you can perform this December 21 to attract love, prosperity and peace into your life:
Energy cleaning of the home
Before performing any ritual, it is essential to free your home of negative energies.
To do this, carry out a physical cleaning, eliminating clutter and throwing away what you no longer need.
Burn myrrh, palo santo, or sandalwood incense while repeating affirmations of purification and protection.
Open the windows to allow bad energies to leave and the light of the Christmas spirit to enter your home. Do it, even if it’s just a few minutes from 10:00 p.m. on December 21.
Create an altar for the Spirit of Christmas
Dedicate a special space in your home to honor the arrival of the Spirit of Christmas. Includes elements such as:
White, gold or blue candles, which symbolize peace, abundance and spirituality.
Fresh flowers, especially light colors, such as white or yellow.
Seasonal fruits, which symbolize prosperity.
A container with water or salt to attract and transmute energies.
Write your wishes and requests
The Spirit of Christmas is the perfect time to ask for what you really want. Follow these steps:
Take a moment of introspection and write down your requests for the coming year on a piece of paper. You can include personal, work, family or spiritual goals.
Be specific and write with gratitude, as if you have already received what you are asking for.
Fold the leaf and place it on your altar. Some people prefer to burn it at the end of the ritual so that their wishes are “raised” to the universe.
Dinner with family or loved ones
The arrival of the Spirit of Christmas is also an opportunity to strengthen ties with your loved ones.
Share a special meal, light candles and give thanks for the blessings received during the year.
Offer gratitude and let go of the negative
Before the end of the day, take a few minutes to be grateful for all the good things that have happened to you and to let go of what you no longer want to carry.
You can write a list of negative things and burn it as a symbol of liberation.
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