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Brilliant. BRILLIANT! A nurse in one of my accounts told me today about the Santa Fe Festival, which kicks off on Thursday with a bang. Or a flame. Everyone can throw their “worries” into the Zozobra, aka “Old Man Gloom,” which is lit afire at the end of the night, burning all your cares away.
Cheaper than therapy!!
I’m so bummed. I’ve got a bundle of worries to help fuel that Zozobra character, but I’ll be working in El Paso instead. And I don’t suppose burning my own effigy of Zozobra would win me any fans in the hotel.
Has anyone ever seen this in person? My nurse friend told me that it’s actually pretty freaky and spooky. Apparently the people in Santa Fe take this seriously. Anyone can bring slips of paper with their personal gloom written on them to the Santa Fe Reporter office, and they will be burned on Thursday at Zozobra’s feet. Am I the only one who finds this fascinating?
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No not at all Amy! Different cultures are so interesting to find out about with all of their customs and beliefs. Funny to us, but like you said, there are some weird things that we all do that others would think to be completely ridiculous! Good to here that you are making so many new friends out there…not that it would be hard for you anyways!