November 3rd, 2012- Remembering Our Ancestors (Feeding of the Dead)

One of my favorite ceremonies comes late October early November when some of us come together to remember our ancestors, all those in our lives who have passed before us. 

 

Dawn, Lise, and Toryn sing a welcoming song to our ancestors.

 

One by one we spoke of and to our loved ones passed, offering tidbits of their favorite food and drink into the fire.

 

Sometimes the offering has enough alcohol to rise the flames dramatically! We remember the effects on our relatives passed (good and bad).

 

It"s not always so clear, the divide between the living and the dead. We connect on whatever level we are able.

 

Sweet words, soft words, tender memories. We share with one another what we hold dear.

 

Then we come into the house and share food among the living. It is a precious thing.