My husbands family is coming over for thanksgiving I want to try to fit both religions into this holiday, even though I know it is not a religious holiday. They give thanks to God and I like to give offerings to the Goddess how i can combine the two without making anyone feel uncomfortable?
2006-11-09 03:22:53 · 7 answers · asked by CASSIE 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Thanksgiving
Maybe a general announcement? "Let's take a moment of silence, and each give personal thanks, for all the blessings that have been received in the past year, and in the years to come....Amen."
That way, you won't have ANYONE shuddering about "strange deities" or feeling like a viewpoint got shoved at them, along with the turkey and mashed potatoes. Family fights are very bad for the digestion, IMHO.
And who could argue with re-thinking about their blessings?---you could even go around the table, asking everyone, young and old, to mention something she/he is thankful FOR....could be a nice conversation-starter, or give you some insights into kinfolk's minds/ideas/backgrounds.
Have a great holiday!
2006-11-09 03:34:04 · answer #1 · answered by samiracat 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
How about you all just sit down and enjoy a nice family dinner together. I'm guessing they know you are wiccan and since they haven't burnt you at the stake yet, they've decided to simply ignore it, or accept it???
You can't combine the two. You can each be tolerant of the other but anything more is inviting trouble.
If they don't know about it, now is not the time.
2006-11-09 11:33:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, here's your first tip...being Celtic is a nationality or ethnicity, much like being American or Swedish. So you can't just decide you're Celtic and announce it to the world.
No matter what you do, saying "goddess bless" in front of normal friends and family will make them all uncomfortable and give them grist for the rumor mill. Why not just worship your own way on your own time and let them do the same?
2006-11-09 11:29:38 · answer #3 · answered by CuteWriter 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Honestly it really depends on how "devout" they are. I am a Buddhist and my sister is Wiccan. Around my mother who is devout Catholic, we try to limit our talk of religion out of respect for our her (Although she knows of our religious affiliations). I am not saying you should not practice your religion, maybe while the family is there, make your offerings in private.
2006-11-09 11:41:23 · answer #4 · answered by alessa_sunderland 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on if your in-laws are comfortable with your beliefs. If they aren't, you could secretly burn the turkey and offer it as a burnt offering.
2006-11-09 12:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by grumpyfiend 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my sister in law is wiccan and her family is catholic. whether or not they like it is a religious choice and at least you are willing to accomadate everyones needs. it may be uncomfortable but you don't have to particpate in their giving thanks to God and they don't have to give thanks to your Goddess, just let it flow
2006-11-09 11:29:45 · answer #6 · answered by BellaKitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't, it will never work without making anyone feel uncomfortable. Sorry.
2006-11-09 11:25:41 · answer #7 · answered by La-Vie-En-Rose 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋