General Holiday Ask Meme!
Ask my muses about which holidays they celebrate, real or fictional, and how!
Which well-known traditions do and don’t they observe, and why?
What’s their favorite food to make for the occasion; or do they fast instead?
Do they like to celebrate alone, with friends and/or family, or as part of a larger group or gathering?
Name an item on your muse’s wishlist for their favorite gift-giving holiday.
Do they dress up? If so, what’s their go-to outfit?
Would they invite others to celebrate their holiday with them? Is there a requirement, like belonging to a certain age group, (sub)culture or religion, or is anyone free to participate?
What’s their least favorite part of their top favorite holiday?
What’s their top favorite part of their least favorite holiday?
If a holiday has a made-up figure associated with it, like Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny, do they still believe in them?
Do they like to get up early, or even skip the night before the holiday? What about staying up late into the evening?
Do people get the day off to celebrate? Either way, what does the day usually look like, especially in your muse’s case?
If your holiday is fictional: Is there a person or creature associated with the holiday? Do/did they actually exist in your world, or are they a myth? A religious figure?
In which parts of your setting is the holiday celebrated? Is it officially recognized anywhere? If it’s limited to a specific area, what’s the story behind that?
Is the holiday purely happy and celebratory, or is there an element of sadness or mourning to it?
Does the “holiday” only take up a day, or does it take longer? What about preparations? Is a whole “season” centered around it, like the US tends to do around Christmas?