Hungry Ghost Festival 2022
Ghost month is a curious holiday celebrated in many Asian countries, especially those of Taoist and Buddhist traditions, such as China and Japan. It is commemorated during the seventh month of the lunar calendar.
Mythology Folklore
Mythology and folklore encompass sacred tales and ancestral legends, unveiling the mysteries of the human soul and the wisdom of ancient cultures. Embark on a spiritual journey connecting past and present through universal symbols and archetypes.
The Forgotten Magi: A Tale of Sacrifice, Devotion, and Redemption
While three Wise Men are celebrated in history for their journey to meet the Messiah, there is a lesser-known but equally influential legend: that of the Fourth Magi King. His odyssey, full of sacrifices, detours, and acts of kindness, teaches us that value is not found in riches, but in unconditional love and compassion for others.
Day of the Dead, a Spanish invention?
The Day of the Dead celebration is mainly a Catholic holiday, says Elsa Malvido, researcher and professor at the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), because it is based on the syncretism of pre-Hispanics and Spaniards.
Hanal Pixan Mexico
Hanal Pixan is a custom that dates back to before the arrival of the Spaniards, as much as the existence of Palenque, Montealban, or Jaina, a Mayan necropolis in Campeche. According to tradition, the souls of the departed wander the earth from October 31 to November 2 to experience once a year the comforts and pleasures they enjoyed during their earthly life
Hanal Pixan Altar Elements
The table was made by the Maya during the period of colonial evangelization with branches of the X’colonché plant and the four forks were made from the wood of the kivis tree (they did not use nails, as they thought that the deceased would be hurt and would not want to approach the table if it had nails or wires).
Persephone
We are bipolar, like Persephone and we love to oscillate between the two poles until we reach the neutral point, the point of balance, or the point of emptiness, where we experience peace and tranquility.
