Kris Kinder 2022

General Information

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Unofficial Court Report:

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Other Highlights:

• Laurel Ceremony for Vashti al-Ashariyah

Feast Menu

First Remove, etc.

Photos & Videos:

• Izza's Flickr
• Non Nobis for Vilhelm and Kenzo

Comments and Impressions:

• Sometimes a **Job Well Done** is simply ensuring there isn’t chaos left in the wake. Huge thank you again to everyone who provided assistance with Kris Kinder. Absolutely all of the “job well done” sentiments we received are extended to you all as well! Thank you again!! ❤️ - Issabel St. Charles and Maren Taylor
• Stopped in for my grandson who is interested in archery and leather work. Have been away from SAC for years. Was impressed by the numbers of craftsmans on display. I was founding member of Forgotten Sea . The SCA here has come a long way since 1977. -Lord Kasmar
• I want to thank everyone who purchased from me at Kris Kinder yesterday, and also to those who stopped to chat, those who complimented me on my work, and those who had suggestions or made special requests. The response I got from y'all blew me away and made me feel so warm and fuzzy, you all really make me feel like a welcome part of the Calontir family. 💜💛💜 I especially want to thank Master Melitus Tim Mercer for all your kind words yesterday. I admit I was a bit loopy by the time you came by and didn't have the marbles left to really be present for our conversation. 😊 I really love being here in Calontir. You all are so wonderful. 🤗 -Lady Ália and her Three Cats
• To all the people who wore needle-felted ANYTHING yesterday... THANK YOU!!! I used you all as a great example in my children's activity yesterday afternoon. Children's activities can sometimes make the kids feel like they are just doing camp crafts with popsicle sticks, making macaroni necklaces, things that will be discarded after a while. There's a place for these things, of course, but when you have an activity with children ages 4-17 present, a macaroni necklace is only going to be fun for a few of those kids. When the older siblings present (teens) were hesitant to join the class, because "we aren't little kids," I pointed to my hat. I mentioned all the other full-grown adults with needle-felted hats, and other gloriously needle-felted items, proudly displaying them. Needle-felted items might even be given during an elevation ceremony! Because YOU wore your items, the teens realized the value of my class - plus, they might also check out regular A&S classes in the future to see if there is something fun there for them (one can hope, right???). Maybe they will start checking out all the things our wonderful artisans make, and consider what it might take for them to develop those skills, too! I was so glad to see our Kingdom Minister of Youth, Sile Inghean Chairbre, organize an afternoon of activities! I am sure many of you noticed the scavenger hunt the kids were on, searching for various things the merchants might be offering. She is amazing! I know I couldn't have done my class without her help - and all the help of the parents that attended, as well. Speaking of parents - a few were already searching for needle felting kits on Amazon before the class even concluded, so... shhhh... I think there will be a few trees this year with those kits under them this year. As I enjoy the role of enabler, if anyone would like a kit, this is what I have: https://www.amazon.com/.../ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin... If anyone is concerned about the safety of handing large needles to small children, and asking them to repeatedly stab something for an entire hour or two, well... we only issued ONE bandaid the entire afternoon. I'm not sure if our Avenger went home as Iron Man, Black Panther, or Captain America, but rumor has it that she very much would have preferred a Black Widow option (wouldn't we all???). Anyhow, yesterday was a WONDERFUL day, so thank you to all the organizers and volunteers that made it happen! It takes a LOT of people to make events happen, and I would encourage anyone to see what they can do to do a gate shift, or spend some time in the kitchen, whatever kinds of service you might enjoy. Even if you're new, it's a great way to meet people! Hey! Don't be afraid to sparkle sometimes! -Adelaide

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