Calan Haf 2007

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Calan Haf (the Beginning of Summer) was our first Rite to be held at the UU Church in NW Tucson. It was a windy and sprinkly day, but we assembled at our usual time.

This was a Welsh Rite, honoring Rhiannon and Pwyll and the story of the loss of their son, Pryderi, and
Rhiannon's punishment at the Gates of Arberth, and the return of their son.

It was also a time to celebrate the Spirits of the Land, and we danced the animal dance. We also dance the Maypole, a great Grove tradition, with great joy and merriment!

Kirk was the Orator, Monica the Sacrificer, Nora the Seer, Arlene the Bard, Mark the Warrior, and our two
Sanctifiers were Cassie and Ben.

Click on any photo below to see a larger version.
Photos are by Gannd and Arlene Davis.

The Altar and World Tree	The Celebrants	Outdweller Offering	Purification by Water and Fire	"Earth Mother! We build our Fire upon Your bosom..."
Nora leads the 2 Powers	Kirk opens the Gates!	Dance of the Nature Spirits begins!	We dance.....	...and dance...
...and dance some more!	The Bull Sacrifice	Prayer of Sacrifice	Arlene the Bard	Bert's Praise Offering
We dance the Maypole!	More Maypole	The Maypole Players	Monica closes the Gates	Kirk says the Blessing