The Vegas Voice 12-19

New Year Traditions
By: Ali Guggenheim / Psychic Phenomenon
Most people celebrate holidays with family
traditions that were handed down through
their ancestors. We parrot these rituals year after
year, never realizing the significance of these
practices that actually stem from superstitions.
New Year’s is just another one of these fun celebrations with people
typically getting drunk, kissing at midnight, singing Auld Lang Syne
and making a lot of noise. But why?
Generally, the activities associated with New Year’s Eve and some
lesser known New Year’s Day customs supposedly engage in setting the
pattern of our destiny for the upcoming year. These superstitions have
to do with attracting good luck, good fortune, happiness, and to ward
off evil spirits.
Below are some things that people do in order to attempt to manifest
their best lives. The first tradition, though less practiced, begins before
midnight;
Opening all the Doors in your home assists the old year to escape
unimpeded. And the three most common practices start at the stroke of
midnight.
Kissing, which started during the masked balls that were held on New
Year’s Eve was to ensure warm affections throughout the coming year.
Loud noises were not merely celebratory, but rather to scare away evil
spirits and singing Auld Lang Syne, (meaning the good old days) is to
acknowledge the past and then move on.
New Year’s day superstitions include:
1. Bills paid prior to the New Year is good luck for upcoming year;
2. Keeping your Cupboards & Wallets full ensures prosperity.
3. Traditional Foods such as Black-eyed peas (attract good luck and
financial good fortune), Lentils (to receive coins) and Pork (because it
roots forward).
4. Wear new clothes (to get more) however do not wash Laundry (or
someone may be washed away and die).
As for the Weather: Southern winds bring in fine weather and
prosperity. Northern winds depict bad weather. Eastern winds: famine
and disasters. Western winds; plenty of milk, fish and death of a VIP;
AND
NO WIND is what I wish for us all since it brings a good year and
prosperity for all!
To contact Ali or for spiritual consultations, coaching, workshops
and readings, email: alivegasvoice@yahoo.com.
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