The Secret Reason Ancient Germanic Traditions Are Rising Again
Oct 22, 2025
Why are ancient folk traditions such as the Germanic Rauhnächte becoming more popular?
Here is one answer.
These traditions are part of our roots. They were practiced by our ancestors, who were viscerally confronted with the unknowns of life and how dependent life and death can feel on external forces beyond human control. Preparation, awareness, diligence, and living the myths and mysteries of the cosmos were key to survival and to finding meaning in a world that, to this day, offers as much stunning beauty as seemingly senseless cruelty.
Even if we may never be able to prove whether these ancient mystical traditions contributed to physical health, safety, or abundance, we know without a doubt that they strengthen our resilience, tenacity, and capacity to show up with kindness and generosity in life. It is no wonder, then, that as the world begins to feel like a more uncertain, frightening, and dark place to be, more people turn to the magic of old.
It is within the embrace of living traditions that we can tap into the root network of our ancestors. Here, we drink deep and begin to walk through life standing tall, feet planted firmly upon the Earth while embracing our cosmic connection. In a world where many things we once took for granted are falling away, this feels ever more essential.
Whether we are conscious of it or not, in times of uncertainty we instinctively know that living traditions help us find the center in the storm, to experience moments of calm and peace no matter what is happening around us.
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