The Witchery’s Community Ancestor Altar was so popular last year I decided to open up once again! It is completely free and anonymous to participate in.
Hundreds of years ago when friends would come over for our Halloween I liked to set up a community ancestor altar. Placed on it would be offerings of food, incense, liquor, & fire proof bowl. Those who chose to participate could come to the altar & write petitions, or notes of memories in honour of their past on loved ones, ancestors, pets, or spirits. If on so wished they could also take a shot & drink to their beloved dead. The papers would be lit on fire & dropped it into the bowl or cauldron.
At the end of the evening we would take the ashes & offerings outside, let the wind carry them away, & then pour an offering of booze to the earth.
I still do this every year for my dead & I would like to offer it to you all. If you would like to participate please visit our Community Altar page to leave your petition. They will be written out (or printed if we get too many!) & burned for you on Oct 31st. I will even take your shot for you! (well some of them.. but of course in memory to all)
Вічная Пам’ять. May all their memories be eternal.