Freedomelf
Active Member
I was curious today about other people's holiday traditions in new or lesser known religions. What holidays/holy days do you celebrate that few people have ever heard of?
For me, today is Watchtower Day, 5M Honor (December 8). It commemorates an event that occurred over two-thousand years ago, when 120 Elves held the Calyr Watchtower on the Plain of Eman-dal against thousands of Taryns. They fought for 36 hours until help arrived. The day celebrates courage, and it also is a day to pray for peace and safety throughout the world. I spent this day reading about it, but afterward, the boys and I all cooked our supper meal together, since food shared is one of the best ways to promote peace and the strengthening ties of family. (I confess that I usually do all the cooking in the house, but this is one day when the guys get in the kitchen too. )
Some people play "pick up sticks" with popsicle sticks, and construct the Calyr tower. This is fun if your kids are little, but mine are grown.
May everyone, no matter which God you worship (or none at all) find safety and peace within their lives in the year ahead.
I look forward to hearing about your holiday traditions! Elf
For me, today is Watchtower Day, 5M Honor (December 8). It commemorates an event that occurred over two-thousand years ago, when 120 Elves held the Calyr Watchtower on the Plain of Eman-dal against thousands of Taryns. They fought for 36 hours until help arrived. The day celebrates courage, and it also is a day to pray for peace and safety throughout the world. I spent this day reading about it, but afterward, the boys and I all cooked our supper meal together, since food shared is one of the best ways to promote peace and the strengthening ties of family. (I confess that I usually do all the cooking in the house, but this is one day when the guys get in the kitchen too. )
Some people play "pick up sticks" with popsicle sticks, and construct the Calyr tower. This is fun if your kids are little, but mine are grown.
May everyone, no matter which God you worship (or none at all) find safety and peace within their lives in the year ahead.
I look forward to hearing about your holiday traditions! Elf