[Bryn-gwlad] Yule Revel December 16th - Help Needed

[SS ALLEN]

My son Ty and I are new to the Barony, but pitching in
is one of the things that we're used to doing, so,
we'd be happy to help set up and clean up.  I also
have a source for firewood if someone will determine
how much is needed and let me know.  And now for the
big one... while Ty was in high school, I was
conscripted by the Principal to be the Volunteer
Coordinator for all four grades, for four years. 
Since I have the experience, I'll volunteer to be the
Potluck coordinator.  You can reach me most easily by
farspeaking me on my "walk-around farspeaker" at   
785-2321.  Thanks for the opportunity to jump in with
both feet!  
Sharon Allen
--- Martha Schreffler <mot at swbell.net> wrote:

> Yule Revel is just a month away.  This year's theme
> is
> "Christmas at Tenby" and we will hold our
> traditional
> family potluck venue at Buescher State Park in
> Smithville.  Please bring a potluck dish to the
> event.
> Welsh dishes encouraged.
> 
> Douglas and Amata are the event stewards and need
> assistance with the following:
> 
> Site Set-up and Take Down Assistance - Tasks include
> setting up chairs and tables needed at the site and
> decorating the hall (mostly festooning walls with
> garlands, etc.) Later, taking it all down.
> 
> Gate Coordinator - While there is no gate fee for
> this
> event, we need someone who would be willing to
> recruit
> staff and oversee people signing in at the door.
> 
> Pot Luck Coordinator - Responsible for recruiting
> staff as needed. Tasks are two-fold; to oversee the
> heating and setting out of the meat purchased by the
> barony and to oversee setting out and rotation of
> various dishes brought by the populace.
> 
> Retiring the Plough - A Welsh Christmas tradition
> involving a plough. Does someone have access to a
> plough that can be set up in the room and have cider
> poured on it? If not, can someone fashion a fake one
> for this purpose?
> 
> Wassail Bowl -  Need someone willing to make a
> Wassail
> bowl and know the traditions that go with it to lead
> the rest of us through it.
> 
> Father Christmas - Anyone have a period St Nicholas
> outfit? Here is your chance to play Father Christmas
> at the event.
> 
> Toasted Beard and Cheese - Amata had a bad
> experience
> making Welsh Rarebit as a newlywed. However, it is a
> Welsh tradition - anyone willing to provide Toasted
> bread and cheese for the event?
> 
> Treacle Toffee tradition - Making toffee at
> Christmas
> was apparently a tradition in Wales. Anyone willing
> to
> take it on? Either making it ahead of time or
> organizing a hands-on task that people can try? 
> 
> We are hoping to have dancing and singing at the
> event
>   and the children will be participating in a gift
> exchange and making of "Caleniggs", a Welsh "good
> luck" tradition.
> 
> The Mari Lwyd (the old gray mare) is likely to visit
> and demand entrance to the hall - will the Baron be
> able to keep it away with puns and insults?  By the
> way, does anyone out there have a horse's skull we
> can
> use?
> 
> If you have a favorite Welsh Christmas tradition
> you'd
> like to introduce at this event please let us know.
> 
> Reply to mot at swbell.net or dschref at swbell.net (or
> both)!
> 
> Thanks in advance - Your Faithful Event Stewards
> 
> 
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