Mission by [[:/user/Alchumilla|Alchemilla 'Lily' Umiliata]]
Mission by [[:/user/Alchumilla|Alchemilla 'Lily' Umiliata]]
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* Find out about rituals and celebrations marking the change of seasons. Start from local traditions, then research other practices and/or invent your own rituals
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* find out about rituals and celebrations marking the change of seasons – start with local traditions, then research other practices and/or invent your own rituals
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* Design a framework for all aspects of the experience: place, time, duration, flow, group and individual experiences, food and drinks, atmosphere (colours, scents, forms, costumes, props...) and if appropriate the ceremony of a ritual (this can be as formal or informal as needed)
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* design a framework for all aspects of the experience: place, time, duration, flow, group and individual experiences, food and drink, atmosphere (colours, scents, forms, costumes, props…) and if appropriate a ceremonial ritual (this can be as formal or informal as needed)
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* Invite people to join the ritual. If needed provide the invitees with clear instructions.
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* invite people to join the ritual; provide the invitees with clear instructions if required
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* Prepare the ritual on your own, or ask for assistance.
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* prepare the ritual on your own, or ask for assistance
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* Conduct the ritual and enjoy yourself
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* conduct the ritual and enjoy yourself
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* **Estimated duration:**Research: from a few hours to a few years. Preparation: from a few hours to a few months. Ritual: from a few hours to a few days.
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* **Estimated duration:** research: from a few hours to a few years; preparation: from a few hours to a few months; ritual: from a few hours to a few days
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* **Estimated number of participants:** At least one, but more than one is recommended
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* **Estimated number of participants:** at least one, but more than one is recommended
* [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_the_Year|Wheel of the Year]], [[http://www.livingmyths.com/Celticyear.htm|Celtic Year]] and [[http://www.packrat-pro.com/celts/celtholidays.htm|Celtic Holidays]]
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* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_the_Year|Wheel of the Year]], [[http://www.livingmyths.com/Celticyear.htm|Celtic Year]] and [[http://www.packrat-pro.com/celts/celtholidays.htm|Celtic Holidays]]
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