Monday, June 24, 2013

Celebrating Sabbats 2

Last time I focused on those that were in the broom closet and couldn't talk about it. I gave tips for those in a group or those going solo for the time being. This time I will follow a similar concept, only instead I will focus on those that can express themselves but don't have *any* spare money.  You can combine the two (like if both of them fit, hiding and no money) if you need, or adjust the tips and ideas if you have a bit more than this available to you.

Broke- Group
Yule: Gather Holly, Mistletoe, and other evergreens and hang them up as decorations. You don't need to put glitter or paint as in the olden times the items themselves were considered decorative. Perhaps a ribbon or something, it doesn't have to be glitter. You're group could agree to make gifts for eachother to exchange, or perhaps instead of giving gifts, perhaps you could exchange services (like readings, healings, etc.) or just bless each other.
Imbolc: Leave a light on in every room for an hour, and/or light a candle in each room and let it burn out.
Ostara: You could celebrate the mundane way if possible (hunting eggs), or you could spend time planting a garden (if possible), enjoy the spring air outside (weather permitting). 
Beltane: Singing, dancing, bonfire and playing games. If you plan those right, it'll just look like a family having fun. Feel free to invite rest of family to join in if they wish to, the bonfire might not be possible, but you can make up a game to play that requires nothing if needed.
Litha: Sing, dance, and make merry. This time of the year crops are doing well and everyone is joyful of the abundance. This holiday is mostly for enjoyment. 
Lammas: First harvest, why not get out into the field as a family and harvest your plants or herbs if you've grown some. If not, then perhaps just gather together and make music.
Mabon: Celebrated Like thanksgiving really. Plan a picnic outside beneath a large tree, you could make it a game where before each serving of each item someone has to name one thing/person/event they are grateful for.
Samhain: Celebrate it the "mundane" way, only after trick or treating have a short dumb supper afterwards and let the children remember their lost loved ones in their own way before bed, while the adults do so in their way.

Broke-Solo
Yule: Gather Holly, Mistletoe, and other evergreens and hang them up as decorations. You don't need to put glitter or paint as in the olden times the items themselves were considered decorative. Perhaps a ribbon or something, it doesn't have to be glitter.
Imbolc: Leave a light on in every room for an hour, and/or light a candle in each room and let it burn out.
Ostara: You could celebrate the mundane way if possible (hunting eggs), or you could spend time planting a garden (if possible), enjoy the spring air outside (weather permitting). 
Beltane: Singing, dancing, bonfire and playing games. The bonfire might not be possible, but you could always play a one player game (not virtual, something that you have to physically do) or make one up.
Litha: Sing, dance, and make merry. This time of the year crops are doing well and everyone is joyful of the abundance. This holiday is mostly for enjoyment. 
Lammas: First harvest, why not get out into the field and harvest your plants or herbs if you've grown some. If not, then perhaps just make music.
Mabon: Celebrated Like thanksgiving really. Plan a picnic outside beneath a large tree, you could make it a game where before each serving of each item you have to name one thing/person/event they are grateful for.
Samhain: Celebrate it the "mundane" way, only after trick or treating have a short dumb supper afterwards and remember your lost loved ones in your own way before bed..

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