Did you know that, in the past, the period leading up to Christmas was considered a special time, filled with mystery, superstition and a belief in miracles? During the long winter evenings, people would try to predict the future, look for signs, tell fortunes 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.

In the run-up to Christmas, the Panoptikum at Pakruojis Manor opens its doors to the Manor Oracle, who invites visitors on a mysterious journey into the world of ancient magic, folk superstitions and aristocratic prophecies.

During this educational programme, participants will visit the mysterious Salon de Fortune at the Panoptikum, discover ancient beliefs and Christmas fortune-telling traditions, try out playful ways of predicting the future and learn which signs our ancestors considered omens of fate.

And to make the visit to the Manor Oracle even more magical, after the fortune-telling games, participants will perform a manifestation ritual for their most secret wish – a magical fire alchemy ceremony designed to help turn their wishes into reality.