FAMILY OCCASIONS
Name Giving - An alternative to a christening in a secular framework.
Birthdays - Honouring the milestones for any age.
Anniversaries - An opportunity to celebrate and remember past events.
Coming of Age - Recognition of transition from childhood to youth, youth to adulthood e.g. 18th/21st.
Reunions - Celebrating the gathering together of family/club/group members for any purpose. TRANSITIONS
Blessings - Secular recognition of a place or event.
Cleansing - Cancellation of the past and celebration of new beginnings.
Croning (honouring of age) - Transition to the golden age of wise womanhood - only attended by women.
Divorce - Separation and new beginnings, alone or with friends and family.
Pets/Animals - Appropriate farewell ceremonies.
Planting - Recognition of seasons. | | BUSINESS & COMMUNITY
Awards - Recognition of achievement.
Compeering - Facilitation of events.
Farewell (resignations, overseas) - Well wishing upon departure.
Launching - Bestowing of name and good wishes.
Promotions - Recognising the new challenges and opportunities of advancement.
Gatherings - Celebrating the gathering together of business/club/group members for any purpose.
Retirement - An opportunity to honour and farewell significant service as well as welcome new beginnings.
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