I consider myself a citizen of the world, beyond creeds, fixed ideas, and religions. I dare say that I accept all religions, as Alexander the Great did. Whenever he conquered a new country, he paid homage to the local gods and even made sacrifices to them.
Having this forma mentis, I celebrate New Year’s Day twice: once according to the solar calendar and once according to the lunar calendar. Lunar New Year falls on January 22, this year.
We had a tasty lunch, and then we watched the snow falling in Enna. Soon, a white mantle enveloped the city.
It was amazing to see the snow-covered streets and the white roofs. It does not happen often in Enna, in these days of global warming.
The white color of the snow is a symbol of candor and purification. I love snow!
I hope the New Year will bring into the world the candor, innocence, and peace it has been missing for a long time!
Ettore Grillo, author of these books:
– November 2: The Day of the Dead in Sicily (English edition)
– A Hidden Sicilian History (English edition)
– The Vibrations of Words (English edition)
– Travels of the Mind (English edition)
– Una Storia Siciliana Nascosta (edizione in lingua italiana)
– Viaggi della Mente (edizione in lingua italiana)
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