Alcohol, Apathy and Aliens

My friend was feeling sad and wanted her friends to come over for cheering up. She was also interested in sharing my love of the Alien movies and having a movie marathon.

We all got together and we all got drunk, and the Alien movies played... but we never really got around to watching them. LOL  I think we did other things... like pedicures and such. ;)


But we did set up that altar to Ripley, with my finished face-hugger plushie and a shot of booze.

There were a bunch of us there, but I only got a picture of me and two others. We had a super good time though!

Many Hands House Yule

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!