It is important to honor each stage with some form of celebration. In the Green Man stage, it is important to not just celebrate fatherhood, but also surround yourself with those who support you. Traditional baby showers usually are to supply the expectant mother with everything. Men usually do not get this form of celebration. I feel that men too should receive a celebration to honor this new stage because they too will be taking this pivotal next step. You can choose to make it a family affair and invite the male members of your family. You can also invite several of his friends who are parents, or guardians. It is important to perform a blessing in addition to the celebration to surround the father with nurturing energy. Present him with gifts that will help to nurture his spirit in addition to providing for the baby. This can be lotions, incense, oils, stones, or even teas. His friends can inscribe their hopes and dreams on a piece of paper for him and give him nurturing gift. Celebrate the Green Man within Me Ritual It is best to hold the ritual in some place that is private and has a table. This table will be your altar space. Decorate it with all the new father's favorite colors, objects, and candles.
Have all the men gather around him holding hands. If alone open your hands out to welcome the supportive energy from the Goddess and God. Allow this time to reflect on what this new awakening means to you. Once you feel you have reflected then it is time to write down any fears you have about this upcoming stage. The other strong men around you can share the fears they had for their partners during pregnancy, childbirth, and of raising young ones. Allow some time to reflect on those fears then it is time to burn it. Once the paper is fully burned it is time to discuss all the great things that come with this stage. You are a father, you are now ready for this next stage. Encourage him to reflect and write about these thoughts after the ritual.
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As a mom of three boys who go to public school I started to notice that some things were not being taught in detail so I decided to create lessons for them. Many of these lessons cover science, history and of information about Paganism. I share crafts for the all different holidays and cultures as ways that they can learn and have fun at the same time.
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