The Twelve Nights are considered one of the most mystical times of the year. From December 21st to January 6th, according to ancient tradition, a special space opens up – a period in which the old is said goodbye and the new is welcomed. Many use these nights to pause, reflect on the past year, and consciously invite the coming year. Smoking has had a firm place in this for centuries, because scents can clear rooms, change moods, and deepen rituals.
In the Naturwerkstatt Hinterseer, we accompany this special time with high-quality resins, lovingly crafted incense blends, and our own smoking technique – above all with the Hojari frankincense from Oman and our flower-shaped smoking sieve.
What the Twelve Nights mean – a brief overview
The Twelve Nights mark the transition between the years. Even our ancestors considered these nights as “times between times,” in which the boundaries between the outer world and the inner world become finer. They believed that in this phase one can particularly well let go, clarify, and gather new strength. Today, many people experience this time in a modern way: consciously, mindfully, and often accompanied by smoking rituals that harmonize the room and create inner peace.
Smoking supports us in making peace with the past, organizing our own thoughts, and welcoming new impulses. Resins such as Hojari frankincense, which stands for good mood, light, and mental clarity, have a particularly fine and clear effect.
Incense for every Twelfth Night – our recommendations
For the Twelve Nights, incense that cleanses, protects, and strengthens is suitable, but also fragrances that open the heart and mind. In the Naturwerkstatt you will find a selection that is specially tailored to this time:
Hojari Frankincense – Light and Clarity:
The fine, lemony scent has a mood-lifting effect and creates a clear, peaceful atmosphere. Perfect for the first and last Twelfth Night, which are about closure and new beginnings.
Incense blends from the Naturwerkstatt
Our handmade combinations of resins, herbs and flowers bring different themes into balance: cleansing, heart opening, protection or inspiration. They are ideal for the middle Twelve Nights, which often carry individual themes.
Myrrh & local conifers
Myrrh has an grounding and deep effect, while spruce, Swiss pine and fir give warmth and security. These scents are ideal for quiet moments, for meditation or for rituals on darker days.
How to smoke during the Twelve Nights – gently, consciously and clearly
For the Twelve Nights, we recommend smoking with the smoking sieve, as it releases the aromas particularly finely. The gentle heat of the tealight allows resins to melt easily and herbs to smell without burning them.
For the Twelve Nights, we recommend smoking with the smoking sieve, as it releases the aromas particularly finely. The gentle heat of the tealight allows resins to melt easily and herbs to smell without burning them.
Start each Twelfth Night with an open window. Cleanse the room energetically for a short time before you let the evening end in peace or perform a small ritual. Depending on which incense blend you use, smoking can cleanse, strengthen or inspire. You can take a few minutes every evening to reflect: What wants to go? What is allowed to arise?
Many people keep a small diary through the Twelve Nights – a beautiful ritual that often brings amazing clarity.
A gentle companion for the most magical time of the year
The Twelve Nights remind us that every new beginning needs a moment of silence. With the finest resins, soothing herbs and a gentle smoking system like our smoking sieve, an atmosphere is created that invites you to come to rest and look full of confidence into the new year. Whether Hojari frankincense, our lovingly put together incense blends or local woods – each of these scents supports you in your very personal way.
Discover Premium Quality Frankincense
In our Naturwerkstatt, you will find pure Hojari frankincense from Oman in premium quality, as well as high-quality frankincense oil. This way, you can decide according to your needs which form enriches you most in your current life situation.