Iah Darha AKA DJ Mystic's blog: "Eye's Dont Lie"

Week of the Spirit's October 24 th Festival prelude The children put up the seasonal decorations October 25 th The Night of Hero's. Remembering those of the family who have done much in war and in peace, and recounting their deeds. October 26 th The night of the Seers Remembering ancestors who have dealt with the supper natural,who have foreseen the future, and telling stories of their adventures. Oct 27 th The Night of the Martyrs Those of our people who have died for their faith, their convictions, there freedom or for our people. Oct 28 th The Night of the Bards. Artists, musicians and others who have spoken of or pictured the old ways, and those others whose work evokes magic Oct 29 th The Night of the Recent Dead Remembering relatives and friends and telling about there lives. Oct 30 th The night of rememberence for the family pets Pet's are family members; they must be recalled and there memories charished OCTOBER 31 st Family Fire festival After the mundane celebration of the night, conduct a prayer ceremony for all souls still undergoing purifacation. Children relight the hearth and pilot lights. A commemorative midnight dinner is held , at which the dead are welcomed The whole family set's the table. seasonal plates, cups and napkins are used A bell is placed on the table to be run by one of the children Each child picks out a favorit halloween candle, places it on the table and lights it all Artificial lights are turned off A family member gives a prayer for that night A fireplace ( if family has one ) is lit as food is served A child rings the bell to banish all unwelcome spirits and to welcome the good Adults will alternate in reading instuckive stories and legends, or telling useful tales according to the subject of the nights, or appropriate selections from the eddas or mythology as the meal is eaten. The children's questions and requests are answered Finnaly the lights are turned back on and the whole family clears the table.