A History of Wind Chimes

by Judith Allison

Wind chimes have become more popular in recent years, not just in countries in Asia but also in the Western World such as in the United States. This can be attributed to the popularity of Feng Shui. Wind chimes produce melodic music which relaxes our mind. But music is not just the reason why a lot of people hung wind chimes.

Many historians agree that civilizations from the past made use of wind chime for a lot of reasons. The most important purpose of wind chimes is to drive away bad spirits. Asian countries believed that the sound chimes produce can ward off bad spirits from homes, and in turn invite good spirits to come in. The wind chimes are also believed to bring good luck and health. Believers of Feng Shui say that using a wind chime can create a balance in the energies produced by different forces. This attracts good energy while warding off bad energy.

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