[PhoenixAzul]

Originally posted by TSteven
I got to observe a candle pass for a very close friend of mine when she announced her engagement (four passes) to her sorority.

How it worked for her was that she left an anonymous note in the president's mailbox requesting a candle pass. At the end of their chapter meeting, the president announced a candle pass and all the girls formed a circle.

(This was not part of chapter and why I got to see the event. I knew it was going happen and I just "happened" to be stopping by the house to pick her up to go study. At least that was our story.)

During the candle pass, the president lights a candle and begins to pass it in a circle from member to member while the chapter sings certain significant songs. The candle makes it around at least once so that everyone gets to touch the candle at least one time. The second pass was for lavalieres, third pass for a pinning and the fourth pass meant an engagement.

So the candle is passed around at least once, then when it comes to you, and it is the appropriate pass, you blow out the candle. This is followed first by a gasp, then everyone shrieking real loud, while jumping up and down followed by group hugs. Along with some tears thrown in for good measure. At least that is how it happened with my friend.

FYI: She is still married to the same gentleman. Lucky bast@rd.

Edited to state that the note was anonymous. As is usually the case.

awww! sounds cute!