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why you should celebrate Christmas

WHY CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS? + Holiday Group Sessions

Welcome to my blog post, and it is a pleasure to have your attention! If you are reading this to assess if I prove to you why you should celebrate Christmas, or maybe judge this post’s validity? Either way, this is the way of the world. We look at things with black and white lenses, when we all know that a lot of life happens in the grey area. Let’s explore with an open mind and an open heart! I am from an Indian background, born and raised in Scotland, so celebrating Christmas was normal. We see it as a joyous time when families get together and enjoy this festive period of love and light. However, during my latter years in the UK, I noticed that some of my friends would not greet me back. Upon questioning this, I noticed many sceptics who wouldn’t even say “Merry Christmas” back to those who wished them such greetings. So, I want to take this opportunity to highlight some vital points around Christmas. Why you should celebrate Christmas? …

Spiritual holiday gifts

Unique Holiday Gifts for Your Spiritual Partner

Have you started seeing a spiritual person and are unsure what they might want for the holidays? If so, Oranum is here to help! We’ve compiled a magical guide that will help you find unique holiday gifts for your loved one. First off, congratulations! Dating a spiritual person is a wonderful gift as they can bring a lot to the table. They often offer us new ways of thinking, modes of understanding the world, and an overall appreciation for life’s natural beauty. However, when the Holiday season comes rolling around and occasions for exchanging gifts arise, we know how challenging it can be to shop for a spiritualist. Check out these spiritual holiday gifts below. In general, spiritual people do not gravitate towards material things, however this does not mean that you still can’t make a homerun with your gifts. Here’s our go-to list for getting a unique holiday gift for your spiritual partner:  Tarot, Angel, & Oracle Cards  Before you hop online to buy a deck, be sure to check that they don’t already own the one that you have your eye on. If they’ve ever mentioned being interested in Tarot, it is likely that they already own a traditional Rider-Waite deck but there are …

Positivity

The December Positivity Bounce! Merry Christmas to you all!

“City sidewalks, busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style In the air there’s feeling of Christmas” from Silver Bells by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans Have you ever noticed how people are more positive this time of year?  There seems to be a certain special glow that is hard to explain and almost impossible to miss. Sure, we hear the negative stories about shoppers being rude, or the sad tale of a family who has lost their home; but for the most part, December is the one month of the year where there is a spiritual positivity bounce. It is “the holidays” and from Buddhists to Zoroastrians, and many beliefs in between, the month of December holds a wide variety of  holidays. From the Zoroastrian’s Winter’s Feast to the bounty of a Christian Christmas banquet table groaning with the weight of food; around the world the month is full of celebrations and holy holidays giving it a tremendous and huge positivity bounce. Positivity – Some December Holiday Observances: Beginning at sundown on the second, those of …