Bath rituals (Jan 21, 2013)
The bath is very important for every Latvian. It is not just a place where to wash your body, but also a spiritual purification and renewal of energy.
Most Latvians attend bath house each week. It is a wet bath, similar to the Turkish and Russian baths. Story teller L.Reitere told us about preparation for bath, about steaming modes, besoms - bath brushes (made from tree leaves and herbs), and the thoughts the one should go in the bath.
Making lip balm and body scrub (Jan 14, 2013)
Ladies ready for recipe
Preparing lip balm
Smells good!
Scrub with lavender and lemon