The Friendship Circle
The friendship circle
is often formed at the end of meetings or campfires as a sort of
closing ceremony. Everyone gathers in a circle where they cross their
right arm over their left in front of them and hold hands with the
people on either side. Once everyone is silent, the leader starts the friendship squeeze which is passed from hand to hand.
The
friendship squeeze is started by an agreed upon leader. She squeezes
the hand on the girl next to her (either to the left or the right, but
only one way) and moves her right foot forward (i.e. towards the center
of the circle). The girl who receives the squeeze moves her right foot
forward and passes the squeeze on to the next girl. When the squeeze
comes back to the first person everyone raises their arms - while still
holding hands and turns under their right arm. If this is done
correctly, everyone is now facing outward. They release hands and
walkaway, signaling that the ceremony or meeting is over.