The Ritual Master We have arrived at the end of our Advent Calendar.
It’s been marvelous sharing my December merriment and preparations with all of you, and I hope I’ve managed to bring a little sparkle of Christmas magic in your homes every evening.
For tonight, I’ve kept my most precious adventure of the month : a visit to the fairytale town of Colmar in France. The Christmas Market here dates from the 16th century, and with an old town as well kept, you can easily imagine the atmosphere back then.
The Alsace region, in France, is known for its many Christmas traditions, at a crossroads between Germany and France. The cobble stone streets keep the traditions alive, you just have to pay attention. I loved getting lost in the maze of holiday bliss, and everywhere I turned, a new smiling face reminded me of the Christmas books I read this month.
The streets are full of people, and you might be tempted to say that it’s all become just a commercial holiday, made to sell enormous quantities of sweets and souvenirs. But if you take a moment to pause and look around, you’ll see that everyone around you is simply happy. Is it the mulled wine ? is it the Christmas spirit ? we’ll never know. But one thing’s for sure : this huge mass of people moving in a constant flow like trout in a mountain stream, has collectively lifted the vibration of this place, by their enthusiasm and simple joy of looking at beautiful things.
This is my view of the Christmas spirit. A moment to remember our childish cheer and to let it into our lives to brighten the long December nights.
I wish you a serene and blessed Holiday season, with good books and delightful rituals to accompany them !
From my soul to yours,
Happy Christmas !
