Samhain Approaching

[qos]

Last night my daughter and I talked about the Halloween party she wants to have. The conversation reminded me that I need to start thinking about what I want to do to observe Samhain. It's not something I've done for several years, but I'm feeling that it's important to do now -- especially with LM's death having been just a few months ago.

I need to sit with this for a while and discover what feels right.

What about the rest of you? What do you have planned for the holiday?

Comments

[gryphons.livejournal.com]

we're going to a samhain gathering the weekend before.and probably trying to do firewalk again or firedance.. loosing two friends and our mother in law to cancer.. has made it rather important

don't know what we're doing samhain night.. probably something.

[seauleja.livejournal.com]

Something I've done with friends that has been wonderful, and that might be especially meaningful for you, was to get together for a meal on the evening of the 31st to honor the Day of the Dead, or El Dia de los Muertos.

Each of us brought a dish or two that was a favorite of a loved one (or two) who has passed over. Before eating, we went around the circle and told what we brought and why. Then we took a small plate, put some of the food on it, and set it on an altar for our loved one. The host had set up the altar ahead of time.

Then we shared food just like a regular potluck meal, and had a great time. Even if you only do this with two or three friends, it can be a very moving experience, and to me, felt like a very warm and loving way to celebrate and take advantage of the thinned veil.

[shadowandstar.livejournal.com]

That does sound lovely. I don't think I have anyone here to celebrate with, but it's a good idea.