On New Year's Eve, Finns used to melt tin horseshoes to predict the new year based on the shape of tin. 🥳
But, since tin has poisonous lead, we now do this tradition with beeswax! 🐝
Here's how you do it:
1️⃣ Melt the beeswax safely in a water bath. It melts at about 60°C/140°F.
2️⃣ Pour melted wax into cold water.
3️⃣ Tell the fortune by checking out beeswax shadow and shape.
Some popular beliefs:
🔸Long ribbons or sticks encourage you to have patience in the new year.
🔸A rugged, uneven surface means money and wealth.
🔸Lace-like edges mean admirers and suitors are in your future.
🔸If it breaks, it will be a busy year. More pieces... The busier it will be.🔸Tiny tear-shaped pieces mean tears.
🌱You can re-melt & reuse the wax, it just needs to be dry.
Safety first. If beeswax catches fire, it should be extinguished using a fire blanket, water doesn't help.
🎉Does this New Year's tradition sound like fun? Let me know in the comments ⬇️
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