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Saturday, December 21, 2024
Vegan Winter Solstice Party (12/21)
WHAT HAPPENED?
Annie, let's invite everyone to our NYE party
The party took place in a Jewish household, with many Jewish vegans and allies in attendance. After an opening circle of welcome and personal introductions, the 40 or so partygoers -- having laid out their exotic vegan dishes on a long table -- grabbed plates, dove into the vegan cocoa (chocolate drink of cacao nibs, coconut milk, rice syrup sweetener, and secret ingredients brought to a froth by a swirling device). There was lots to sample, savor, taste, and dig into, with good company on top of that.
Oh, that's a good idea, healing, massage, food
Eating and socializing, socializing and eating, we turned our attention to a sacred candlelight ceremony for animals led by Lisa Levinson. One by one those who wished came up and lit a candle at a central coffee table upon which had been placed pools of water. The small candles were lit, the dedication made, and the candles floated atop the watery surface, as if to combine the elements with spirit and the lovingly kind intentions of those doing the lighting. With everyone gathering energy and sending it out for the benefit of humans and animals and human-animals, there was some weeping, profound joy, and a net of compassion spread out in all directions. There was some Jewish singing of the Hebrew sort, a Muslim dedication in the name of Allah, Buddhist dedications of Metta and wisdom-wishes for enlightenment of the world, and the singing of sacred Hindu chants with a heavy German accent. This is Southern California, and we're nothing if not eclectic.
There are other Vegan Spirituality events, including potlucks, throughout the country (when the website veganspirituality.com is not being hit by a denial-of-service attack and always at Vegan Spirituality on Meetup). Then we were all invited by Vanessa (ellorawellness.com) and Annie (Fruitluck Meetup) to the giant Vegan New Year's Eve party, a kind of formal catered event with massage on Dec. 31, 2024, in West Los Angeles. Then more socializing, hugs, networking, invitation and recipe exchanges, thanks to the hosts, until we were told that we didn't have to go home but we couldn't...at least not in the sacred shabbat space.
Vegan Winter Solstice Party and Candlelight Ritual for Animals
Host Lisa Levinson (Vegan Spirituality Meetup) cordially invites all to a festive holiday party to celebrate the winter solstice with good cheer.
Join a free candlelight ritual to bring light to animals currently suffering in dark places around the globe. It's the shortest day and the longest night of the year, so the solstice symbolizes rebirth, renewal, and the return of light. May our lights usher in a new era of inner peace and external peace for all beings!
For the potluck, bring a vegan (100% plant-based raw or cooked foods with no animal products of any kind) potluck dish to share, your own plate/cup/utensils, and an open heart.
We will have extra plates and utensils on hand. Be mindful to bring a dish rather than a snack or drink that way we have plenty of food for everyone.
IMPORTANT: Please bring a meal to feed 4-8 people versus just a snack or drink so there's plenty of food for everyone to enjoy.
All are welcome, whether vegan or not.
In the spirit of compassion and in honor of animals, we request that all food is vegan and all clothing is free of animal products. For food, that means no flesh, dairy, eggs, honey, or derivative byproducts in food. For clothes, that means no down, fur, wool, or leather. Please share your delicious vegan dishes and favorite vegan clothes with us!
RITUAL:
For the ritual, tea lights will be provided. You're welcome to bring your own candle. Here's an option if you want to purchase vegan candles (Etsy).
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