A "HUNKER" is a "MAN" thing. It is meant for the male of the species. It is a "RIGHT" passed down from father to son, uncle to nephew, and for a lucky few, like myself, grandfather to grandson.
On first needs a LARGE group of MEN and boys, hopefully all related or very close friends. Hunkers take place at night. It takes a very LARGE bon fire to stand around or "squat" while watching the fire. Older men may sit on properly sized pieces of wood or stumps.
Large chunks of raw, red meat, are speared on sharpened sticks and roasted over the fire, all while the MEN drink "adult" drinks.
After all have eaten their fill, the MEN pass on the "family stories". The boys must sit quietly, absorbing the stories, so they, in the fullness of time, can keep them alive for their sons.
A REAL hunker is a VERY special time in the history of families, I have never forgotten a single one I have ever been at, regardless of which stage in life I was at the time.
