The Rekindling of Ves

[Tigergiri 3073]

 

The Rekindling of Les Ves

 

 

Les Ves is a Savoyard new years tradition which references one of the many miracles. Les Ves celebrates the Miracle of even with the purity of fire, that an opportunity can still be attained. Something precious can be left behind if only one takes the time to look. The capital will take a chest and place all their wishes for the Next Generation and bury it in the middle of the square when the new Generation comes around. They build up a tree around the box, which the Royal children or the next highest authority may then get to light it aflame. While the 'tree' burns, the townsfolk have a feast and festival saying goodbye to the old and whisking in the new. Once the burning is fulfilled and the festival over, the senior generations usher their children to read their wishes and make new ones for their own - A charming cycle to celebrate the miracles and their children.  

 

TIMETABLE 

 

Preparation

It is at this time that we collect old bygones, timber, and falling leaves that are beginning to come down and move to the centre, and we begin to make a wooden statue of some sort, so we may burn it.

 

Capsule

Notes will be handed out for anyone in attendance to be put into a chest. We hope that everyone gives their best wishes and allows us to bury a sort of time capsule for another generation. When the next Les Ves festival comes up, we may dig it up and reflect on our past notes.

 

Rekindling 

 Once the capsule is buried. The timber moved on top and is burnt until it scorches the ground it ends on. The embers and ash give us a gentle reminder of our ancestors and the fire that broke out in their own cities (ves). Though it may burn high and bright- and sometimes can get out of control beneath it is something we hold dear and are able to recover if we ever wish too. It only takes one person to search and dig through it. 

 

Celebration 

 As the fire blazes, we wish for everyone to be humbled. As well as we want everyone to have an adequate time. As the night falls, the sky fills with stars and the haze clouds over our eyes. We hope you tell stories- maybe a scary one around our 'campfire' or sing a song. The court will hand out drinks for those that want them. For we wish this new year to be as grand as the last. 

IN GODS NAME :

Governess Nikita Von Alstreim 

Lady Vasileia Ekaterini Basrid

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((OOC [[OOC: SATURDAY JANUARY 8TH 5:00 PM EST // 10:00 PM GMT]]))   

 

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