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Once the championship was concluded, it was time to decorate the sun cross with flowers \u2014 a task we were fortunate to receive help with from our talented children. The sun cross was adorned with various flowers and greenery, and later came to play a central role in the upcoming solstice rite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then, at last, it was time for our rite. As we now follow a new ritual order, this ceremony became particularly special \u2014 both because it was the first of its kind and because it offered new impressions and elements different from what we were used to.The circle was sealed in the traditional manner to the sound of the drum, after everyone present had sworn to T\u00fdr to uphold peace during the rite. Where we previously used a mead-filled horn for the offering, we now instead let the sun cross we had crafted earlier be passed around the circle, much like the sun travels across the sky above us. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
The sun cross was then hung in the center of the circle, where it remained for the rest of the rite. It was a beautiful and symbolically powerful addition, and I am deeply thankful that it is now part of our ritual order.All in all, the rite was conducted in a dignified and proper manner. The fact that rites now clearly distinguish themselves from bl\u00f3ts \u2014 yet still share so much that we recognize a consistent thread in how we within NAS\/NAC conduct our gatherings \u2014 is, in my opinion, truly phenomenal. A remarkable balance has been struck between the new and the familiar. <\/p>\n\n
With the rite concluded, it was time for a much-needed barbecue, followed by our half-year meeting. The children played freely and joyfully throughout the day, running between various activities and the ever-tempting pool, which was undoubtedly their highlight. <\/p>\n\n
As always, a wonderfully pleasant day marked by family, fellowship, and the faith of \u00c1satr\u00fa.I am deeply grateful both for NAS\/NAC and for my beloved bl\u00f3t kindred, Idavallen.A special thanks to the V\u00e4h\u00e4salo family who made this event possible for all of us. I already look forward to next time. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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