ABClatino Magazine Year 5 Issue 12 | Page 15

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As symbolic and ritual beings, human beings, we transcend reality, we give meaning to each process and stage that we are living, this connects us with our spiritual, social, and cosmic nature.

From the most remote times we have made rituals to celebrate the closings of cycles, changes in nature and important dates such as Christmas.

Regardless of religion or spiritual beliefs, the holidays are celebrated, decorating the environments with colors, red, orange, green, gold, white. Lights, candles are lit, trees are decorated, garlands and wreaths are placed at the entrances, mangers are made, among other traditions, all alluding to the change of cycle and its revitalizing, healing and nourishing energy.

At Christmas the magic and alchemy of fire, light, aromas and color are

used, the past is transmuted, giving way to vitality, joy, abundance and happiness of being on this planet enjoying life. We celebrate by sharing delicious dishes, gifts, and giving love.

Christmas rituals are a symbolic and psychological process that we can take advantage of to reconcile with ourselves and others and to send energy to the planet and those who need it.

For this moment we are going to do a Chromotherapy and aromatherapy ritual, with candles and representative Christmas essentials such as: orange, cloves, cinnamon, sandalwood, and candles in the colors of the rainbow.

Scents and colors stimulate the brain, to respond, depending on each one, for example, the color green calms, vitalizes, raises health and prosperity, white purifies, gives peace and harmony. Cinnamon, cloves and orange, raise joy, energy and harmonize the environment.

I recommend watching the video to do the ritual.

I wish you a Merry Christmas.

CHRISTMAS RITUALS

Por / By Dora Inés Grosso García

Psicóloga Holística  / Holistic Psychologist[email protected]