Yule
Happy childhood memories to all, whatever you celebrate.
My sister and I just got back from the Yule ritual at the Grove. She was really reluctant to go, considering all that’s happened with our mother since August. She even said during ritual she’d read a book inside and not participate. But not only did she participate, she took pictures, passed around the guestbook, won 3 items at the raffle, helped with dishes, ate wonderful food, and even told me she had a great time.
The ritual was great, as always. I told them not to, but when honoring deeds done at the Grove, my Grovemates decided to honor me for the various web innanities that I’ve done for them and Ecumenicon. We raised a lot of money for the Grove, and even our Pursewarden sent out letters to every ADF Grove telling about our deeds to the local pagan community, and through that we’ve raised over $1400 so far. And I’m sure it will continue to grow (considering I just got my letter yesterday).
Thanks to all the ADF Groves that have donated so far. Special thanks to the Archdruid for his large donation to the cause, for which we are forever thankful.
I wish I could have stayed longer, but my sister wanted to go home. I was able to get lots of hugs from Mark and Joe, whom I don’t get to see as often as I’d like.
The ritual was done in a norse style. We’ve started a tradition for the last 3 Yules to do a 24 hour vigil. With the main portion of the ritual done at 6pm, then another small vigil at midnight, and then closing the ritual at 6am the next morning. Granted it’s not exactly 24 hours, but it’s a long time to stay up and honor the Gods. We sang some pagan solstice carols, drank a lot, and I had a great time.
When I got home, I found a big complete blackbear skin on my bed. I’m guessing my dad got it from my uncle, which also means I probably have my bow now too.
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One Response to “Yule”
December 24th, 2006 at 9:26 am
haha, i jsut said that i hope you get to enjoy it, but i guess you already did. my fault for not being up to date! i am glad you both had a good time! hope your christmas is just as fun andd exciting, lol.