We look back over our younger days and on to our long gone grandmas and grandpas in an effort to find our family tree. There may be a new addition in our relatives who have been away a long time. In this case a small Hopi naming ceremonial is done by the women folks. This is done so our relationship and identity may be closely knitted. At this time our corn, melons and other things are ready to eat so there is lots of food.
People sit by the open fire outdoors, roasting their corn during the evening hours.
When harvest time comes, harvesting is hard work but can be fun. If the harvest is good one can be eager. The harvest time is important, this is the time when we look within the hearts and thoughts of ourselves and others. Massau, the Great Spirit, has marked out this part of the land for the Hopi to live upon. We will not forget His spiritual knowledge and wisdom by which the Hopi are to take care of the land and feed His children while communicating with the natural forces for their health.