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Fun fact: Native Americans used to call it “moontime”. (And I’ve been calling it that ever since I learned the phrase, because it sounds so much better.)
Tribes had ‘Moon Lodges’ and a woman would go into and stay in the lodge until her moon time has passed. During her time in the moon lodge, the elder women would teach her medicine, herbs, ceremonies, rites, prayers and on. Teachings were handed down to her.
The women, at this time, were expected to rest and not perform any chores and she was taken care of by the elder women of the tribe. No cooking, cleaning or lifting. This was a time for the woman to learn and nurture herself and to also embrace her womanhood.
A woman’s moon time was never looked down upon; there was no negativity put on it. The men respected and revered her. The men also cooked and took care of the children at this time, which was a wonderful time of bonding between a father and their children. It was a time of love and respect.

1. We still call it moon time
2. We still have moon lodges, but we do it inside our houses. We cover the windows and take down any mirrors to simulate being inside a lodge. I had one when I first got my time and so did my little sister.
3. During this time the young woman learns how to cook, clean, sew and bead.
4. This lodge goes on for 4 days.
5. Also, we’re not allowed to look in mirrors, look outside, or look at boys. There are teachings behind everything, I just don’t wish to share them outside of the lodge
6. It’s a beautiful ceremony with many teachings from different women

I can’t speak for every indigenous tribe, but my own and this is the basics of our moon lodge

I love this addition. Thank you for sharing.