The 12 Nights of Midwinter - a magical Time of Transformation

Are you a bit fed up with the superficial, commercialised way we celebrate Christmas?
You can make this time more meaningful by re-connecting with the original gifts of this magical time of transformation. Join our workshop and learn about the ancient practices of the Twelve Nights of Midwinter. And create your personal 'action plan' to make this winter very special. 

The twelve days of Christmas - celebrated in the famous carol - are actually the traditional twelve nights between Christmas Eve and Epiphany (called Rauhnächte in Europe). In the original ways of celebrating this Midwinter time, the twelve nights allow us to find closure of the year (forgiveness, cleansing, letting go), gather our resources (make peace with family and friends, honour our skills, connect to our spirit allies), and then step into our new vision and goals for the next year. All this supported by 'all our relations' - our human network, our spirit allies, and plants and animals that are important in this time. 

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Core Topics

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• The "Twelve days of Christmas" - learn about the ancient roots and meaning of the twelve nights of Midwinter
• Purpose of each day - traditional customs and supporting plants and spirits
• What you can do in this time: with just a little time each day - or with a lot of time to make it a deep transformation phase
• Working/connecting with traditional midwinter plants
• Finding a power animal/power plant that will guide and support you in this time. 
• Making your "plan" for the twelve days/nights of this coming Christmas/Midwinter: How will you find closure, gather your resources, connect to your vision and step into the new?
• Group Ceremony to empower the magical Midwinter transformation time

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Details

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• When: 6 December 2025
• Time:  10.30pm to ca. 6.30pm
• Where: Fireside Lodge, Hanwell, some parts will be outdoors
• Costs: 95£ (non-refundable deposit when you sign up: £40)
• Prework/skills required: None. Just bring an open heart and mind. 

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