Each year, weather permitting, we head over to my covenmate's house for a big Yule party. We love going, it's so packed with fun traditions!
We always start the night off with a vegetarian potluck feast. Wonderful food!
Not long after, Melanie sits the kids down and tells them the story of Mother Berchta, an old germanic Yule figure who brings gifts to kids. (or not, if they've been bad!) Then Chris dresses himself up as Berchta and appears at the door, "GOOD YULE YOU ASSHOLES!" is her traditional greeting. LOL The kids love it, they are a little intimidated by the figure of Berchta, but they know she brings them a gift (dollar tree gifts!)
The evening festivities also include a mummers play. It's always short and funny. :)
Later after dark, if it's not super cold or snowy, the older boys spin fire for us. They are amazing at it.
The night isn't complete without lots of dancing, including the traditional Mr. Roboto that the Many Hands family always does, every Yule party. Everyone joins in! There's nothing like celebrating the season with people of like mind!
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