For the practice of Feng Shui, Christmas is a Western tradition and although it’s not a Chinese custom, this vibration of yang energy brings light and color to our homes and spaces all around the world, but unfortunately it also brings a lot of waste and excess costs.
Therefore, there is no better time to rethink our Christmas season and try to achieve a more sustainable environment at home:
- Welcoming the Tree Element into our homes is already a trend, but at this time of year we can add some seasonal plants and leaves that also have a wonderful fragrance, such as pine branches, eucalyptus, bay leaves, holly and mistletoe;
- Use what you already have from other years and choose some free ideas from the forest, use your imagination and involve the children in the task;
- Using LED lighting is a great option for saving energy, as the lights stay on for much longer during this season feeding the Fire Element;
- There are so many gift wrapping options, try adding your personalized finish with old wrapping paper, newspapers, natural string, ribbons, fabrics, etc.
- Pamper your home with warm, cozy and soft blankets and pillows, as well as other textiles from sustainable sources enjoying the comfort of Earth Element.
- Finally, if we all try to make sustainable choices as much as possible, such as buying less and choosing locally and responsibly, we could change the fact that this time of year is when global waste reaches its annual peak, aiming for a more ecofriendly Christmas.
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