Time: Gather at 1 pm, ritual pre-talk and ritual begin at 1:30pm
Where: Grafton Barn (Community Harvest Project), 37 Wheeler Rd, Grafton, MA
Who: All ages welcome
Ritual: “Need Fire” Practiced until at least the mid-nineteenth century, from the Scottish Highlands to Russia, the Need Fire was considered a panacea in times of trouble and, more specifically, a remedy for disease in humans and livestock. While details vary greatly, the basic rite consisted of the extinguishing of all fires, the igniting of a new fire by friction, the building of one of two bonfires fed by specific woods, and the passing of participants/animals through the fires’ smoke.
The Society of Elder Faiths invites you to join us as we build a Need Fire to purify ourselves for the coming seasons.
Bring: Your own picnic lunch and beverages (no alcohol)
Each participant will add wood to the fire and are encouraged to bring their own. (Please note: The piece of wood should be non-toxic, dry, no thicker than one inch, and no longer than one foot. Contact us if you have questions. We will be bringing extra wood.)
Pre-register now!