Free Raunächte Guide
12 Nights Between Years To Reflect And Reset

A gentle companion for the Raunächte from 25 December to 6 January with simple rituals, journaling prompts and space to write your own story.

The days between Christmas and the new year often feel like a strange in between.
Not really work, not really holidays.

In old European traditions this time is seen as sacred. The Raunächte.
Twelve nights to look back, listen within and plant seeds for the year ahead.

I created this free Raunächte guide as a soft invitation to use these nights more intentionally.
No pressure. No perfection. Just a simple structure that holds you while you move through this special time.

What Are Raunächte?

Raunächte, sometimes written Rauhnächte, are the twelve nights between the years.

Traditionally they begin around 25 December and end around 6 January.

In many stories each night is connected to one month of the coming year.

People use this time to:

• slow down and let the old year really land
• notice dreams, symbols and little signs
• reflect on what they want to leave behind
• set gentle intentions for the year ahead

You do not have to follow any strict rules.
This guide offers you a simple framework so you can move through the Raunächte in a way that feels honest, kind and true to you.

What You Will Find Inside The Guide

A short, clear introduction to Raunächte

so you understand the energy of this time without getting lost in complicated rules

A daily page for each of the twelve nights

with a focus theme, reflection questions and space to write, draw or track your dreams

Gentle journaling prompts

that help you look back with honesty, listen to your intuition and give language to what you are feeling

Suggestions for simple rituals

like lighting a candle with intention, working with your 13 wishes or creating a small evening pause

Space for your 13 wishes

so you can work with the tradition of writing wishes for the new year and offering them to life during the Raunächte

A closing reflection

to gather your insights and translate them into a few kind intentions for 2026

This Guide Is For You If:

• You feel that the days between Christmas and New Year are special and you want to use them more consciously

• You love journaling, reflection or meditation and would like a simple structure to guide you

• You sense that something in your life is changing and you want space to listen to your inner voice

• You are curious about Raunächte or Rauhnächte and want a grounded, modern way to explore them

• You long for a feeling of meaning and gentle direction instead of rushing from one year straight into the next

You do not need any previous experience with rituals.
Just a notebook, a pen and a bit of curiosity.

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Free Raunächte Guide 12 Nights Between Years To Reflect And Reset