Events
Maundy Thursday
| Apr |
| 1 |
Maundy Thursday is derived from the word ‘mandatum’. It is a day when the simple act of sharing a meal together is rediscovered as a meaningful deed of fellowship.
At Camphill Blair Drummond, we celebrate with a simple supper of nettle soup, bread rolls, a jug of water and green grapes. We dress the tables with white table cloths and white candles and listen to a reading before the meal begins.
Good Friday
| Apr |
| 2 |
Good Friday is the day of the crucifixion and burial. At Camphill Blair Drummond we celebrate by planting seed potatoes in the earth which will grow and ‘bear fruit’ in early summer.
Hot cross buns are eaten – a tradition which dates back to pre-Christian times. The bun signifies the first full moon of spring which always comes before Easter Sunday. The cross on top divides the moon into its four quarters.
At Camphill Blair Drummond each house receives a tray of unbaked buns so that all residents have a chance to make a cross on top. The bakery bakes the hot cross buns for afternoon tea.
Easter Sunday
| Apr |
| 4 |
Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection. We decorate the houses with an Easter tree (a branch just beginning to sprout green leaves and decorated with blown and painted eggs, hung from the branches – symbolising; new life.)
During the afternoon an egg hunt is organised in the gardens.
