Did you know that, in the past, the period leading up to Christmas was considered a special time, shrouded in mystery, superstition and belief in miracles? During the long winter evenings, people would tell fortunes, look for signs, perform various rituals and dream about what the coming year might bring. It was believed that during this mysterious time, even the most secret wishes could come true.

Before Christmas, the Panoptikum at Pakruojis Manor opens its doors to the world of Madame Oracle, inviting visitors on a mysterious journey into the realm of ancient magic, folk beliefs and manor prophecies.

As part of this educational programme, participants will visit the mysterious Salon de Fortune at the Panoptikum, where they will discover ancient superstitions and Christmas fortune-telling traditions, try out fun ways of predicting the future, and take part in a creative workshop to make their very own home talisman.

Once their personal talisman is ready, participants will perform a manifestation ritual for their most secret wishes – a magical fire alchemy ceremony designed to help turn their wishes into reality.