Why and how to decorate the New Year’s tree?
The young man glanced at the birch tree and suddenly noticed seven steps made in its trunk. “What is this for, Kudai Kam?” he asked, surprised. “These steps mean that a shaman can ascend to the seventh heaven. Every step means one of the heavens”, explained Kudai Kam. “Why do you need it?” “Because a true shaman can travel everywhere he wants. All the worlds are in his power. He can ask any God in any of the worlds for good luck or help or curing someone. He can ask for everything people ask a shaman for”. “So this is the secret of a shaman’s power, isn’t it?” “Yes. Didn’t you think of it before? In the places where you grew up… don’t they bring the New Year’s tree home?” “Yes, but the New Year is a special day, and the tree is just for decoration”, Saosh Yant smiled, pleased with memories. “The New Year’s tree, fairy lights, shiny balls… and the smell of tangerines everywhere”. “Ha-ha!” Kudai Kam laughed out loud, amused. “Tangerines!” There was so much energy