On May 1st 2025, the folk of the Ondheim Theodish Fellowship came together at the home of Lord William & Lady Diane to celebrate MayDay and perform our tribal Sigrblot, as is the custom. The gathering was well attended, with members and guests alike. Despite a rough winter with major construction on the property, the folk came together and put the work in to prepare the land for the upcoming season and honor the landvaettir by caring for them. The tribal Hof was the location of a discussion on what Sigrblot means and why we do it. Educating the folk is a necessary part of tribal gatherings, and the foundation upon which we build the future of the organization. Much of the day was spent in relaxation, community building, and general merriment, which is always a priority. With our hectic lives in this host society we live in, time well spent with tribesmen is of paramount importance!
Sigrblot was offered, with gifts of tribal made mead brewed by freedmen John and Ali, and a ceremonial spear marked with the runes of the gift cycle and blooded by Lord William. The sacrifice was well received with omens in fire and natural surroundings, and the feast commenced!
As usual the feast was impressive, featuring brisket made from the cow procured by Chris Thane that the tribe came together and butchered together as our ancestors did. Their clan truly embraces the ancestral lifestyle of homesteading and animal husbandry. Feast was served under the canopy on a beautiful spring evening, followed after by Symbel.
Symbel featured many yielps and braggs of accomplishments of the folk, Gods, ancestors and heroes were hailed with words and song. Toasts were given both in English and elder tongues, and a midsummer song was sung by Joanna Karl. Deeds and stories shared and honored, even to the point of tears. It was a powerful and moving ritual honoring the Gods and the folk. The Gods and ancestors plate, as well as the mead over which symbel was spoken was offered on the Horg.
Hail The Gods! Hail the Ancestors! Hail The Folk!
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