Overview
- The period from December 25 to January 6 is presented as a distinct interval for clearing out the old year, setting intentions and engaging in gentle family-friendly rituals.
- Guides detail Räuchern step by step, recommending a fireproof bowl with sand, lit charcoal, selected herbs or resins, slow walkthroughs of each room and thorough ventilation afterward.
- Coverage reiterates the tradition that each night corresponds to a month in the coming year, with expert Franziska Muri urging immediate dream journaling to capture details for interpretation.
- The popular 13-wishes practice involves writing thirteen hopes in advance, burning one each night and keeping the final unburned wish as a personal commitment to pursue.
- Folklore-centered tips highlight tidying without discarding possessions, caution around laundry such as bedding and the renewed popularity of customs like Perchten runs and New Year’s fireworks linked to warding off spirits.