I was wondering what my fellow brothers and sisters will be doing to celebrate the second harvest. And if any have some recipes to share for the feast. Or idea's for the festival.
Blessed be
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2006-08-27 17:06:27 · 7 answers · asked by mysticalmoon1975 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Blessing of Food
Thank Thee Great Goddess
For the bounty before me
A gift of thy great abundance
Thank you for sustaining my life
I receive your gift of food in gratitude
2006-08-27 18:01:50 · update #1
i mow the field and my friends put up their tents, then we set the fire up and put the tripod in it, and hang the cauldron up and start a venison stew, as the day progresses we set the area for ritual up then we have our feast, then when we have feasted and set the leftovers on rocks for the wildlife, we begin ritual, the quarters, and the fire in the middle, the altar at the north, and we begin calling the quarters, and the circle is drawn, slowly walking the circle with ashes and salt pouring from the end of a long metal cone. we bring bread, and apples to the altar, and honor the gods of plenty, pouring cider at the base of the rowan tree. after singing and quiet ritual we often toast our beloved dead each holiday not just samhain. then we have hazelnut cookies and cider, and settle about the fire for tale telling, song and to practice some magick, we are a very eclectic group. blessed be
2006-08-27 21:21:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am a solitary witch but I usually attend an invite-only ritual that is held for each Sabbat, hosted by the local metaphysical shop. It is always a Thanksgiving-based ritual, and there is a pot-luck meal after ritual. Whether or not it is outside will depend on the weather since it is held on the Sunday closest to the holiday. I don't know what the actual ritual will consist of yet because people volunteer and take turns writing and performing the rituals. (I did the one for Lughnasadh/Lammas!) But I know a mother and her two young children are doing it for this holiday.
I will also be performing a solitary ritual that I am in the midst of writing still. It is going to be a symbollic sacrifice of John Barleycorn. I am going to make a nice corn dolly of the Harvest God to throw into the balefire to symbolize the death of the God, His sacrifice for the greater good. It should be a really nice ritual once I get these darn elemental invitations worked out!
Thanks for asking! A great book to read for suggestions of what to do to celebrate Mabon, or learn about the history of the holiday is the book 'Mabon' from the Sabbat series that Llewellyn published. Below is a link to the book on Amazon if you decide you are interested! I used this book to help come up with my ritual.
Blessings and Light!
2006-08-28 06:00:20 · answer #2 · answered by Phoenix's Mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't celebrated in a long time but when I did me and the family would have a thanksgiving type theme and meal. We would ask for abundance throughout the winter months. Nothing really big because my children were small at the time. We would decorate the house with pics the children drew or cutout from construction paper. As a family we never did ritual on the sabbats just the esbats. I have never been apart of a coven outside of my family. Nice question though I also am curious how others, mostly covens celebrate.
2006-08-28 07:02:19 · answer #3 · answered by Nelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our coven celebrates the second harvest much like Thanksgiving. Everyone brings something that reminds them of this time of year. Usually things that are harvested from our own gardens. Spouses and coven children attend and we sing the song by the Byrds Turn, Turn, Turn. We feast and as we eat we take turns telling what we are thankful for.
We are generally pretty laid back where Equinoxes and Solstices are concerned.
Blessings )O(
2006-08-27 17:42:51 · answer #4 · answered by Epona Willow 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Normally I would have a solitary ritual to honor the harvest, reflect on what I've sown in my life in the past year, and think about what I want to plant and nurture in my life for the coming year.
2006-08-27 17:10:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm enjoying the responses to your question very much! :) My own practices are quiet and private, a time of communion and meditation mostly. Some of these rituals and gatherings others have shared touch my heart.
2006-08-28 11:44:10 · answer #6 · answered by delilindrien 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our circle will do an open ritual with a pot luck with a Thanksgiving theme for thanks for the harvest and reflect on the harvests in our lives.
Blessed Be )O(
2006-08-28 01:06:03 · answer #7 · answered by Stephen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋