Why do
we have a naming ceremony?
Our
naming ceremonies are our way to introduce a person to Creator, if accepted,
Creator will name this person, and this is why all of our ceremonies are so
sacred!
First
and the most important thing would be to make sure that you are an American
native, to find this out ask an elder.
The
traditional way to make a request to receive your American Native name is to
give a gift of tobacco (Kicnic-kicnic), as the request is made, to the person
you are requesting the name from.
You and
your family should also plan a meal or "feast" to celebrate after the
ceremony is completed.
If
others are receiving their names, the covered dishes will be shared.
Present
a gift of herbs from your left hand to the left hand of the individual you are
wishing to receive a name from, this means heart to heart.
This
person should be a person you respect and should be someone who is an American
Native elder from the nation that you are requesting a name.
Personally
ask if you may make a request of this person, either in person, by phone or
e-mail.
Receive
this individual's consent to allow you to make a request.
Honor a
male and a female with this herb and request that they stand with you as
sponsors at the ceremony.
These
should be individuals who have made a significant impact in your life and are
familiar with that American Native Tribe.
Naming
ceremony is held in a prayer circle with a fire, both of which must be properly
prepared. (Honor the prayer circle with appropriate attire and attitudes.
Regalia
should be worn if available.
Give
thanks to the Creator and all the sponsors. One should NEVER have to pay
for any American Native gift; if you do the gift will be void, and so will the
ceremony!
Remember,
our Creator gave the gifts freely and so should we, a gift like herbs or
something native is permitted, and any gift can be permitted as long as it is
freely given!
My first
encounter with people that worship another god. At a naming ceremony or any
other Traditional Eastern Woodland Ceremony for that matter, a Spiritual leader
will ask the couple if they wish a Sacred Paw~paus Creator included ceremony.
If,
after explaining, the couple say yes, from that point on preparations are being
made for this type of a ceremony.
It no
longer matters where or when, it is a sacred ceremony that will be blessed by
Creator!
When it
comes time for the couple to pick their four corners ( four tribal clan
mothers) and all other members of the gathering, the Spiritual leader will
remind and explain to all that this is a Sacred Eastern Woodland Paw~paus
ceremony.
Because
of this it does not matter how a Witch, Warlock, Sorcerer, powwow, or any tribe
performs a ceremony, this is a Paw~paus, if you have a problem please help the
couple find your replacement.
If after
the ceremony one 0r more of the corners walk away, they then show their true
beliefs in their (God).
I have
stated many times before in blogs and websites that I have nothing for or
against any religion, this includes Witchcraft, I have many good friends in
most of these religions that is until that religion tries to change our culture
and/or our ceremonies, if this is tried it becomes personal!
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