At the end of springtime, the sheep get shorn, the shearing is honored as the sheep’s own celebration. They invite friends and family to help with the work, But also to join in the feast and the merriment afterward. WEIGHING WITH THE “XILOGAIDARA” (WOODEN FURNITURE) SHEARING THE SHEEP 2. THE WOMEN BAG THE WOOL, THE COOK STIRS THE CAULDRON, AND THE HOST OFFERS DRINKS