purplerabbit

We decided to open the Yule Celebration at 8 PM instead of 10 PM. The reasoning is that since it is a weeknight (Monday) it would give folks who can't stay all night a chance to drop in for a while and still get to work in the morning. So the Yule Celebration is now officially 8 PM to 8 AM!

RSVPs still requested

In detail:

You are Invited to a
Yule Celebration
Dec. 20, 8 PM to sunrise Dec. 21, 2003

Dearest Friends and Family,

You are welcome to join us this Yule, (Monday-Tuesday) Dec. 20-21, 2002. In honor of the Winter Solstice, we will celebrate all through the longest night of the year and greet the return of the sun. In this we celebrate that it is through community that we best make it through the long dark night of the year but also of the difficult parts of our lives. We celebrate with each other the return of light. The celebration will begin at 10 PM and last until sunrise. You are welcome to join us for all or part of the night.

We ask you to bring:
* Food and/or drink to share. (Recommend more than just sweets.)
* A $3-5 donation and/or donations of candles, fire wood or other supplies.

We encourage you to bring:
* Musical instruments, songs.
* Pillows and other comfort things.
* Warm clothes for greeting the sun.
* Towels if you want to hot tub.

There is plenty of room in the house and lots of different activities planned. We have Pagan Yule songbooks, lots of board and card games as well as Twister, and hope to play music.

There will be a short ritual around midnight and singing at sunrise. Ritual participation is optional.

You will welcome to bring your family, coven, and/or friends. There is crash space available for those who can't stay up all night or who wish to sleep that day before returning home.

This is definitely a child-friendly event. If you bring children, please 1) let us know ahead of time, 2) bring bedding for them and any special toys they would like.

Please let us know as soon as possible if you plan to join us and if so, how many guests you will bring and what special needs you have. If you need directions, let us know. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Love,