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What Do You Want For Christmas… Really?
December 13th, 2016
By Fiona Reilly
Guest writer for Wake Up World
Traditionally the midwinter festivals were a time of joyous celebration and connection with family, friends and community as the year’s work was mostly complete, the days were short and the nights long. Following the winter solstice the days would begin to lengthen again, bringing back the light and newness to the world. Still today, it is a period when people generally have holidays and spend time with their loved ones. It is a time of relaxation, connection and celebration.
Christmas and the midwinter (northern hemisphere) is a serene time of magic and wonder. It is a time of hibernation and inner contemplation. Yet for many, it has been overtaken by the Matrix and its expectations. For some Christmas appears to hijack their lives for the entire month of December and beyond? It becomes a source of stress rather than a time to relax, unwind, rest and even heal.
Last week my hairdresser bouyantly informed me that her spare room was full chock-a-block with gifts, while someone else spoke of not wanting to go to family for Christmas, but feeling obliged. My friend has a three year old boy and wants to avoid consumerism and encourage him to find the joy, gratitude and creativity of the midwinter festival, yet everywhere he goes folk ask him what he is getting from Santa.
Previous articles by Fiona Reilly:
- Attuning to the Flow of the Universe
- Trust Your Own Truth
- The Value of Breathing Consciously
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