Sure! This comes from the Mother Winter story. I adapted it slightly. In that story one of the things that Mother Winter asks the sisters to do is bake bread for her so that the world would remain nourished through the cold months.
So, I start dough before dawn and let it do the first rise while I meditate. When it is risen the first time I get the kids and DH up and my in-laws come over. Then I grease a large fluted pan and we all stand around the bowl of dough and the pan. Each eorson takes a small balls of dough and puts a raisin or nut in it. While you do you tell every one about a wish you make for some one else. "This is so Uncle Frank can get a job this year." "Here's hoping Aunt Sue gets better." Whatever you want. Doing this with young children is awe inspiring. YOu find out just what they notice that you don't know they know and how very empathetic they really are.
Then you roll the ball in a mix of cinnamon and sugar or brown sugar and butter mix and place them all in the pan. They need to rise as a group while the sun rises. I usually make breakfast during this time and the kids get a present or two. And often we read the story of Mother Winter (I have several versions) The bread rises for another hour and then bakes for another 45 minutes after that so don't expect to get everyone up and make them wait!!
When it is all done we all snack on it and spend time together. I used to do a small version of this by myself before kids etc. When the kids were young they tended to get up really early so they started joining me. I did not intend for it to turn into what it did, but the kids really love it. They were the ones who wanted the whole family involved and invited the in-laws!! At girl scouts DD8 shared this as her favorite holiday tradition.
So, I start dough before dawn and let it do the first rise while I meditate. When it is risen the first time I get the kids and DH up and my in-laws come over. Then I grease a large fluted pan and we all stand around the bowl of dough and the pan. Each eorson takes a small balls of dough and puts a raisin or nut in it. While you do you tell every one about a wish you make for some one else. "This is so Uncle Frank can get a job this year." "Here's hoping Aunt Sue gets better." Whatever you want. Doing this with young children is awe inspiring. YOu find out just what they notice that you don't know they know and how very empathetic they really are.
When it is all done we all snack on it and spend time together. I used to do a small version of this by myself before kids etc. When the kids were young they tended to get up really early so they started joining me. I did not intend for it to turn into what it did, but the kids really love it. They were the ones who wanted the whole family involved and invited the in-laws!! At girl scouts DD8 shared this as her favorite holiday tradition.
