[Cro Dreoilin] Thanks for coming and most common letter in Irish.

[Kelley Forbes]

It was a tradition in both Ireland and Scotland to have someone draw 
lots (usually a charred bannock) and jump over the fire at Bealtaine, 
sometimes three times (maybe next year).

Some scholars say it is a remnant of a sacrificial practice; that you 
jump over the fire to simulate being put in it.  It is certainly a trail 
by fire, similar to other games we have played.


-- Kelley.

Katie Murphy wrote:
> I'm still laughing about Lugh's sense of humour! It was a lovely day, 
> thank you for hosting it.
>
> Also, what is the significance of having someone draw a bannock bread 
> and jump over the Bealtaine fire?
>
> --Katie
>
> On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 8:26 PM, Kelley Forbes 
> <forbesk at astronomytower.net <mailto:forbesk at astronomytower.net>> wrote:
>
>     A big thanks to everyone who came to our celebration today. Lugh
>     certainly has a sense of humor!
>
>     For those of you who were around when we were having this
>     conversation, the most common letter in Irish is "A" and the most
>     common consonant is "H".
>
>     Happy Summer!
>
>
>     -- Chris and Kelley
>
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