Spiritual Nuggets

December 2024

Amy Gaither
December 06, 2024

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Christmas

Before the birth of Jesus and Pope Julius I designating Christmas Day on December 25th the end of December was a two weeks to a month long celebration. Winter Solstice, Yule, and Saturnalia are often compared to the celebration we have today with Mardi Gras.

Winter Solstice embraced the end of shorter days and beginning of more sunlight. Instead of being a one day event it carried on into January.

The Nordic tradition of Yule, celebrated by burning a huge log that often burnt for weeks. The embers that floated off the log were a sign of how many cattle or sheep births that would occur in the coming year.

Saturnalia was a Roman celebration that lasted for a month. Everyone including enslaved people were able to celebrate in the festivities. This was the one time of the year everyone was equal and the poor held power. Often the poor would knock on wealthy citizens doors asking for food and gifts. If the wealthy citizen refused they would be shamed. The wealthy looked at this time as a way to pay back their debt to society.

During the 1600s in England and in Boston Christmas was banned. Anyone caught celebrating would be fined. It wasn’t until the late 1800s that Christmas became a federal holiday.

These celebrations occurred towards the end of December and carried into January. This is part of why the Pope designated December 25th the day Jesus was born to prevent the continuation of these celebrations.

You can find more information here: https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas

Other Festivities this month:

8th ~ Pretend to be a Time Traveler - Can’t wait to see your LinkedIn posts about your time travels.
12th ~ Gingerbread House Day
15th ~ Ugly Sweater Day
21st ~ Winter Solstice
24th ~ Christmas Eve and National Eggnog Day
25th ~ Christmas and start of Hanukkah
26th ~ start of Kwanza and Boxer Day
31st ~ New Years Eve

Ways to Embrace December:

Dress for the weather. Think layers and clothes that make you feel comfy.
Take vitamin D to help fight off the winter blues.
Baking cookies and bars.
Use cinnamon, nutmeg, oranges in simmering water to scent the home.
Crystals: Ruby, bloodstone, aquamarine, blue topaz, and turquoise.
Colors: Reds, blues, green, purple, and white.

Spiritual Days this Month:

8th ~ Tara Day
12th ~ 12:12 Gateway
15th ~ Full moon

Manifestation Days

December 7-8th is forecasted to be the best day to focus on abundance and goals.

December 19-29th is forecasted to be the best day to work on gratitude and wealth/prosperity.

End of the Year Readings:

Now is a good time to book tarot/oracle readings. It’s the end of the year and beginning of a new year. A reading can bring clarity to what is to be let go of and what to bring in at the start of the new year. Finding balance with your energy is the best gift you can give yourself and a reading can do just that.

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Amy Gaither