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Kites and lanterns of light, ideally created by our own hands, are now considered children's entertainment, but what if I told you that these flying beauties can be more than just innocent play? Consecrated moments, full of contemplation, can connect our world with the world of the gods and ancient traditions.

It's time. Recently, one of the most significant days of the year arrived – the Day of the Autumn Equinox. For our ancestors, this day was not just another date on the calendar but the beginning of a whole period marked by a distinct autumnal character. The wild game begins its nocturnal "concerts," nature changes under the touch of autumn, and adorns itself in warm colors. At the same time, you can feel the gradual cooling as the sun sets.

At the time of the autumnal equinox, a sacred fire was drawn and brought into the abode. Many rituals were associated with this day as well as the following period, about which we will talk a little more.

During the day, if the sun shines, it can be quite warm, but as soon as Dažbog's disk hides behind the horizon, it can be quite cold outside. In the old days, old grandmothers used to sit on the front porch and enjoy the last rays of the sun. This period used to be called  GRANDMOTHER SUMMER. (BABIE LETO) In fact, this part of the year got its name not so much because of the grandmothers in the front yard, but because it was a period dedicated to ROŽANICE.

Nowadays, we are not very aware of it, but just like in the past, we are dependent on agricultural crops. Our ancestors were much more connected to Mother Earth. However, this did not only concern hard work, but also the perception of natural changes in one's surroundings.