As the night opened up, Barony members young and old,
streamed into the Elks Lodge doors, carrying burdens of food, fun, and even fighting
gear ready to share the celebration together. Warm greetings were exchanged,
food laid out for people to enjoy, and handshakes, hugs, and gifts were passed
around the people attending.
His Excellency and I had the honor of welcoming guests from the far lands of the Stronghold of Warriors Gate (South Korea), and introducing them to the Baronial populace. They presented us with a gift of Soju and a Celadon Vase and His Excellency and I offered them a basket with tokens from the barony. It warmed our hearts to see one person after the next stand in line to offer gifts of their own to our guest and their family from the area, we were happy to hear how welcome they felt.
And still there were more festivities, a hard fought Festive Clothing contest was held and was won by a show of applause from the populace for their choice. The winner being THL Fionnghuala, with her lovely sweater emblazoned with skiing polar bears and happy penguins. She was awarded a gaudy necklace of a golden dragon, so that she might show her festive cheer proudly.
While the people enjoyed food and festivities, others
strapped on their fighting gear to share blows in the fighting gym, able to
learn from one another and share a list with our guest from South Korea, giving
him many good fights before he would have to return to his Stronghold.
Yet again the night was filled with warmth, cheer, and good
wishes to be shared the whole year round. What a wonderful Barony We have and
His Excellency and I hope to see the baronial populace shine, for their Barony,
their Kingdom, and the Society in the coming year!
VIVANT!
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