other ceremonies
Just about any occasion could include a ceremony!
In days past, ceremonies would be held at every age and stage of a person's life - starting with initiation into the community as a baby, then entering adolescence or 'coming of age', then betrothal and marriage...and in later life, a 'wisening' or 'croning' ceremony would be held. While we may not consider the 18th or 21st birthday party a rite of passage any more, we still celebrate these milestones with a party, so why not a ceremony? There are many opportunities to give an occasion a touch of formality with a ceremony.
Popular ceremonies:
Lisa has also had the privilege of conducting some unusual ceremonies - a housewarming ceremony and the blessing of a racetrack before a national final.
In days past, ceremonies would be held at every age and stage of a person's life - starting with initiation into the community as a baby, then entering adolescence or 'coming of age', then betrothal and marriage...and in later life, a 'wisening' or 'croning' ceremony would be held. While we may not consider the 18th or 21st birthday party a rite of passage any more, we still celebrate these milestones with a party, so why not a ceremony? There are many opportunities to give an occasion a touch of formality with a ceremony.
Popular ceremonies:
- Naming Ceremonies for babies - the most popular time being the baby's first birthday. Lisa has also conducted a 'mentors ceremony' - a variation of the naming ceremony for teenagers who chose their own life mentors. She has also conducted a 'family ceremony', which was a version of a naming ceremony that acknowledged all the children.
- Commitment Ceremonies - can be conducted as engagement or betrothal ceremonies, or a formal alternative to marriage.
- Renewal of Vows - sometimes called a 'Reaffirmation' ceremony, for married couples. You may choose to have a Renewal at a significant anniversary, or if there has been a separation and reconciliation, or perhaps due to circumstances, you didn't have the wedding of your dreams. There are many reasons to reaffirm your love for each other and your commitment to remain together.
Lisa has also had the privilege of conducting some unusual ceremonies - a housewarming ceremony and the blessing of a racetrack before a national final.
