Golden Thanks

After a long day of harvest and a good heart meal, each member of a farming family takes on a role as part of this ritual. The eldest gets the sickle, a farming implement to remember the progress of the family, they are also to take a sheaf of grain from their harvest and bring it into the home. The youngest gathers three candles to be placed in a ring around the sheaf, a rememberance that all those around are responsible, not just an individual. Any other members of the family help either the youngest, depending on their age, or gather some incense and start it burning around the house, welcoming in the warmth of Kaelenor.   Once all the materials have been gathered, the candles are lit and the sickle is made red hot by one of its flames. Upon this time, the family begin to speak the Rites of Thanks. A small hymnal verse that says thanks to Kaelenor for their guidance and bounty during this last harvest, and to give them the strength to continue to bless their family. At this time, the eldest places the hot sickle to the sheaf of grain, where it lights up in flames, drawing in the smoke of the incense. The family are to let it burn through the night, often in a fire pit.