Badnjak, also known as Veseljak, is a traditional celebration that takes place on the evening of January 6th in Serbia and other countries in the Balkans. It marks the beginning of Orthodox Christmas, which is celebrated on January 7th. The word "badnjak" means "log" in Serbian, and it refers to the large oak logs that … Continue reading Badnjak: A celebration of faith and tradition in the Balkans
Author: Ole Gabrielsen
The Story of Christmas: How the Holiday is Celebrated on December 24th, 25th, and January 7th
Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated by people around the world. While the holiday has its roots in Christian tradition, it has become a widely observed secular holiday in many countries, and it is a time for people to come together with their families and friends to exchange gifts, enjoy special meals, and celebrate … Continue reading The Story of Christmas: How the Holiday is Celebrated on December 24th, 25th, and January 7th
Interview with Ole Gabrielsen part 2
Interviewer: Your childhood was not always easy and that you experienced some difficulties in school. Can you tell me more about that? Ole: Yeah, my childhood was definitely not always easy. My parents divorced when I was 5 years old and I ended up living with my father. I went to a public school from … Continue reading Interview with Ole Gabrielsen part 2
Interview with Ole Gabrielsen
Interviewer: So, let's start at the beginning. You mentioned that you've been interested in spirituality since you were 11 years old. Can you tell me more about that? Ole: Yes, I've always been fascinated by the spiritual world. When I was younger, my dad would catch me using a pendulum to dowsing for water in … Continue reading Interview with Ole Gabrielsen
My Visit to Mount Kurama, “Birthplace of Reiki”
It’s Tuesday the 6th of December 2011 and I am sitting in the car on my way to Kyoto and Mount Kurama, the birthplace of Reiki. I am kind of relieved because I have finished my workshop and last healing sessions and can now just be a tourist. Five days before, my daughter Naja and I … Continue reading My Visit to Mount Kurama, “Birthplace of Reiki”