Family Tradition: Caveman Fire

So, I would like to think this next family tradition comes directly from the Caveman.  (In no way shape form or fashion is my Lil man participating in this until he is 5 or 6!).  When the Caveman discovered fire, I wonder if they ever tried to play Baseball or any other sport requiring a "Ball of Fire"? 

Every New Years Day, my cousins and I would play with the "Fire Ball" at my grandmother's house.

Are you thinking, "What family would actually play with fire?"  Well, it's more common than you may think.  Families, like my mom's, who couldn't afford fireworks at New Years' or July 4th would have to come up with alternative activities.  Hence, the Fire Ball! 

It's rather Simple to make: 

Take:  Monkey Socks and 100% Cotton Thread and sew it into a tight ball (like what a cat would play with), then soak it in Kerosene for at least 6 weeks!  Take the ball out of the kerosene, let it sit for a couple of hours in order to let the extra kerosene drip from the ball.  Light it and toss it! 

Simple enough no?

**Tips for a successful Game**
*Don't let it roll under cars or anything else that might blow up and cause you to be on the 10 o'clock news.
*Don't wear anything that you just received for Christmas.  Sparks will fly-Things will burn
*The longer the ball is in the air, the longer you will have to enjoy it!  So, don't let it sit on the ground for too long!
*Ever heard of "Hot Potato"?  Yea, it's best to use this policy!  The longer you hold it in your hand, the likely you will be visiting the ER! 

Click over here to our Raising Cavemen YouTube Channel to check out this year's video of "The Fireball."
Here is an extra video for you... Fire Ball Extra
What are your Strange Family Traditions?  Let me know if you try this!

~Angel