The new year, holding the key of abundance and prosperity. The blushing doll, colored with the rusty red of passion and creativity. The dark shadows doll symbolic of things passed and memories remembered and the new year spirit…painted green for hope, with new adventures and full of possibilities.New Year customs and traditions that are followed today have their roots way back in the ancient societies where the number of harvests determined the number of new years they had. The Creek Indians celebrated New Year in July or August when the corn was ripe, which symbolized the completion of a year and the beginning of another. It was also encouraged to wear new clothes and to change the interiors of their houses as a symbol of renewal. The Iroquois, celebrated the New Year in January, February or March and they were the ones who started the conventional masquerades, the noise-making to welcome the New Year. It seems to me that the customs we follow today are modified versions of other ancient practices from many traditions all over the world.
I like to think that no matter what tradition we might follow, the intention is to remind each other that peace is the only way and love makes the journey even more meaningful.
Wishing for each and everyone of you a blessed time with your family and friends.
I like to think that no matter what tradition we might follow, the intention is to remind each other that peace is the only way and love makes the journey even more meaningful.
Wishing for each and everyone of you a blessed time with your family and friends.
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