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Gift Exchange

A traditional part of the Flintheath Yule Ball is the gift exchange. Each attendee brings a small wrapped gift, with at most an indication of whether it is for a Lord or Lady. These gifts are then handed out during Feast by the Holly Monarch. Gifts may be something made or something bought by the donor,

but should not be addressed to

any single individual.

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The Holly Monarch this year will be decided by an Archery Tournament

Over the last few years, the Holly Monarch and the Gift Exchange have become firm traditions of the Flintheath Yule Ball. The Holly Monarch wins the leather sash for the year, and before returning it must add their own arms to join those of their predecessors upon it.

It is the duty of the Holly Monarch to hand out the gifts during Feast. The Holly Monarch delivers to the children, the High Table and kitchen staff during the feast. The other gifts will be self-service after the deliveries. Participation is voluntary, but please only take a gift if you donated one.

To participate in the gift exchange, you should bring along a small wrapped gift, either something you made or bought (no more than £5-10), or something you no longer have a use for. If the gift is definitively for a certain type of person, this should be marked (eg: male/female, boy/girl, fighter/artisan, a particular type of persona).

 

The gifts will be collected at check-in in a couple of wicker baskets and kept safe until Feast, at which time they will be distributed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Event Steward

Captain Kenneth Elliot

Deputy Steward

Viscountess Eularia Trewe

Reservations

Noble Henric van den Casteele

Feast Cook

Lady Milada von Schnecken

Ball Coordinator

Lord John Yarrowe

A&S Coordinator

Lady Rebecca Stormwiga

Archery Marshal

Lady Shannon of Oak of Honor Hill

Rapier Marshal

Lady Theoda of Flintheath

Herald in Charge / Site Herald

Baron Nicholas de Estleche dictus le Tardif

Hall Steward

Honourable Lord Aodháin Dhá Cheist

Site Dresser

Baron Nicholas de Estleche dictus le Tardif

Royal Liaison

Countess Jahanara Suren

Communications Steward

Noble Renart of Jura

Marshal in Charge

Lady Shannon of Oak of Honor Hill

Head Cooks

Baron Meliton & Viscount Alexandre

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