Re: Grief Henna?

Posted by CAtherine Cartwright Jones on October 13, 1999 at 04:43:23:

In Reply to: Grief Henna? posted by Lisa on October 09, 1999 at 07:14:10:

Historically, traditionally, mourning is the one time absolutely no
nobody does henna. Henna is not allowed for 40 days to two years
after a death...the justification is that henna is a symbol of a woman
taking delight and joy in living and loving, and it is traditionally
inappropriate for a woman to express any joy in life when someone
close has died. HOWEVER....that may belong that on the same shelf as
the traditional henna-associated notions that women are polluted,
inferior, and unable to function whatsoever without a man to tell them
what to do and think. Personally, I think I'll allot several kilos of
the primo stuff to be issued to all and sundry for my wake! Sounds
like a great idea!

Historically, it IS appropriate to henna, dance and sing at the demise
of one's enemy......I like that one, too.

Follow-ups:

• Re: Grief Henna? Natasha Papousek 18:46:56 10/13/99 (4)
  • Re: Grief Henna? Catherine Cartwright Jones 21:14:48 10/13/99 (3)
    • Re: Grief Henna? Natasha Papousek 22:29:32 10/13/99 (2)
      • Re: Grief Henna? Catherine Cartwright Jones 03:02:41 10/14/99 (1)
        • Re: info sources Natasha papousek 16:17:49 10/14/99 (0)