Huge HUZZAH to EVERYONE who helped Caryn and I with the Yule rite and festivities. From the planning, the pre cleaning and prep of Apt B, collecting of wood, the prayers, the Yule tree and decorations all about, the members dinner and gift exchange, the inside altar, going to the leather shop and craft shops together, the music, the involvement in parts of the rite, the advice and guidance to me, the fire warden and those who tended the fires thru the night, the Candles of Virtue that were kept going quietly and beautifully thru the night, the food, the clean up, the role playing game, and the auction. If I have missed anything, please forgive. So many things and so many who took part. It felt like a very good rite, the omen was definitely a hope-filled one, and we raised alot of money for the Grove.
Prior to the Longest Night, we honored Tyr and Odin by visiting and supporting the Wolf Sanctuary in Pa. This was a bridge between Samhain and Yule so it also honored our charity for Yule, raising over $700 (correct me if wrong) for the sanctuary.
Huzzah to everyone indeed. You know who you are. Be proud. This was monumental.
