Peace of mind
Customs people turn to when they wish for Peace of mind.
8 articles
Wear White at New Year to Wish for Family Harmony / ๐ง๐ท Brazil
Wear a white garment on New Yearโs Eve to wish your household peace of mind. In Brazil, white is a familiar colour of peace and renewal at the turn of the year.
Choose a Wax Shape and Wish for New Year Success / ๐ฉ๐ช Germany
Choose a shape cast in cold water on New Yearโs Eve and wish for success with a new goal. The German custom of Wachsgieรen gives everyone at the table a shape to interpret.
Light a Christmas Window Candle to Wish for Family Harmony / ๐ฎ๐ช Ireland
Light a candle in the window on Christmas Eve to wish for family harmony and welcome visitors. An Irish Christmas light can tell someone outside that there is a place for them inside.
Sweep the House Before Midnight for Peace of Mind / ๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico
Sweep the house before midnight on New Yearโs Eve for a fresh start and peace of mind. In Mexico, making a clear space can be part of saying goodbye to the old year.
Hang a Filipino Parol for Family Harmony at Christmas / ๐ต๐ญ Philippines
Hang a Filipino star lantern in the window for family harmony this Christmas. The parol recalls the Star of Bethlehem and gives the people you welcome home a light to look for.
Make a Floating Flower Boat for Peace of Mind / ๐น๐ญ Thailand
Make a little flower float and set it on water for a moment of peace of mind. Thailandโs Loi Krathong festival gives you a reason to stop and give thanks.
Share Turkish Coffee for Friendship and Peace of Mind / ๐น๐ท Turkey
Share Turkish coffee and look at the shapes in the cup for friendship and peace of mind. Give the conversation time to start after the last sip.
Write a Spring Wish for Good Luck at Hฤฑdrellez / ๐น๐ท Turkey
Write a spring wish and place it beneath a rose to ask for good luck. At Hฤฑdrellez, a folded note can mark what you want to see grow this year.