Miscellany: Aylasian Holidays
The Compendium of Aylasian HolidaysOctober 1: King's Day. Every ten years a new King is inaugurated on the 1st. Every year the inauguration is celebrated in the way which the current King sees fit.
October 31: All Hallow's Eve. A night of reveling and costume wearing fun.
November: Grand Derby Stakes. Not a holiday per say, but it is a yearly event, always held on the second weekend in November. Sort of like the Kentucky Derby. Horse races (except some of them have centaurs racing), lots of gambling, and glamorous socializing events in New Meridian.
The 12 Days of YuletideDecember 20: Bon Festival. A day to say goodbye to the dearly deceased. This is a quiet celebration in which one cares for the spirits that have passed (either long ago or just this year).
December 21: Solstice FeastDecember 22: Abe's Feast. A celebration for the first King.
December 23: Snow Day. The one day of the year when all elementals make the weather cold and snowy. Everyone has the day off. Snow forts, snow men, and snow fights abound.
December 24: Alm's Day. A day of charitable giving before the day of more personal gifts.
December 25: Yuletide (or Yule). A day to give gifts and spread joy.
December 26: Festivus. The yearly street masquerade. Every town celebrates; it's like a block party on every street. Sort of like Mardi Gras, but tamer (there are children invited, no naked time).
December 27: King's Feast. A feast hosted by the King for the needy, less privileged citizens of Aylasia. Traditionally held at the Palace.
December 28: Candlement. A day in which mages write down their wishes for the coming year on a slip of paper. They light a candle and burn their wish in the flame so that it is released into the realm of possibility.
December 29: Thanks Day. A day to share your thanks before the turning of the year.
December 30: Seer's Day. The seers gather to announce the naming of the new year.
December 31: New Year's Eve (or Twelfth Night). There will be celebrations at several locations in New Meridian
This is what we have so far for Aylasian Holidays. This list could be added to with player input.
