To come to rest and ignite our inner light is the real meaning of the silent time from Michaelmas to Candlemas in the Christian tradition. Dorothea Neumayr's book inspires us to rediscover the great healing powers of these magical periods of retreat, especially Advent, Christmas and the Twelve Holy Nights: through rituals and customs, meditations, recipes and incense blends, inner contemplation and powerful exercises that give more space to the healing within us. A gift book as a spiritual companion through a healing silent time.