#fictional holidays

[shyjusticewarrior]

Happy Cinco de Cuatro!

[tvshowpilot]

Sci-fi shows have a knack for creating unique and sometimes downright wild fictional holidays. So, in this video, we’re diving into some of the most memorable fictional holidays in sci-fi TV—whether they’re hilarious, terrifying, or strangely touching.

[jaydove-writes]

Lore For Luderia (The holiday, not the planet)

It's 12 days and 11 nights of winter fun, but it's also a reminder of the Ferian/Luderian alliance that began on December 14th 2166, when Fortuna's Comet was shattered. Over the span of 12 days and 11 nights, the shards were gathered by citizens of both planets, and what was once a comet became a satellite that shone brightly. With help from the Luderians, the Ferians made an old relic into a new one.

That's why every year since then, from December 14th to December 25th, Ferians pay homage to the Luderians and make traditional Luderian delicacies such as Star Cakes and Dream Donuts. People sing songs and pay respects to Fortuna's Satellite and the comet it once was.

And of course, since this fictional holiday is based on the winter holidays (mostly Christmas but the fact that it's multiple days means partially other holidays as well) there has to be presents... but I haven't figured out a reason people would give presents. Maybe as a symbol of comradery?

Evergreen trees are decorated with crystal shards to signify the fragments of Fortuna's Comet. People pray to the goddess Fortuna year round, but especially during the holiday season.

[animationadventures]

Do you have more thoughts about Bleeding Hearts Day? How do they celebrate?

Nothing really other than the name.

I know here couples generally celebrate by getting flowers and chocolate, maybe going out for a romantic dinner if that's your jam.

I don't remember who suggested it months ago, but in the demon realm, they have shockolate (which you should only eat if you're not wearing anything metal) instead of chocolate.

Maybe if you're a twisted couple like that Vitimir/Hettie crack ship some blood is involved, but idk.

Let's open this up for discussion. How do you guys think Bleeding Hearts Day should be celebrated?

[illthdar]

The Harvest Triad -  Lughnasadh, Mabon and Samhain

In Illthdar, there are several holidays. Some unique to the planet that logic and reason forgot, some less so. In Guardians of Las, the characters experience Solstice - a three day non stop event. After Solstice comes Year Turning, which is the equivalent of our New Year's Eve and day. After that comes Hallmarks' wet dream: Twelve Nights. After that we have Ostara, a cross between Easter and Mothers Day. Then Beltane - the holiday of meetings and unions, which falls lockstep with Walpurgis Night. After these comes Litha, the not-a-celebration event heralding the Harvest Triad’s approach. We’ll be talking about the triad today, starting with Lughnasadh, then Mabon and finally Samhain.

Harvest time requires all hands on deck to get the most out of the harvest and first harvest is Lughnasadh: harvest of grains and grasses before the weather turns too wet and causes rot to set in. Every able body is threshing, gathering grain, and guarding the fields so no one tries to steal it, while the perhaps less-able are preparing food and drinks to be brought out to the aforementioned workers to keep their energy up. Tradition has braided loaves of bread handed out with a fatty nut or animal based spread slathered on it and seasoned either with herbs or fruit gathered during Litha.

Next is Mabon: the harvest of green. It’s a footrace to get the last of of the veg and fruit in to be processed before the first frost. Tradition here sees helpers fed with stews and and vegetable soups.

Last is Samhain: the harvest of gourds and the most resilient crops before the cold takes hold. Here again, tradition has farmers eating what they reap - all manner of squash is prepared as bread, cakes, pies and soups to keep them going.

At last we’ve completed the Illthdarian calendar. These are the most commonly celebrated events, and it’s worth noting that there is really no limit to the sub-cultures of people that call Illthdar home, so there’s plenty of more obscure events that could be observed and explored.

[jaydove-writes]

Here's some Starbourne lore for y'all

The planets Feria and Luderia have winter festivals named after each other.

Feria's festival, Luderia, is the Festival of Dreams, and Luderia's festival, Feria, is the Festival of Spirits

The two kingdoms are like cousins who rarely see each other but they're good friends.

[illthdar]

Litha - Midsummer

In Illthdar, there are several holidays. Some unique to the planet that logic and reason forgot, some less so. In Guardians of Las, the characters experience Solstice - a three day non stop event. After Solstice comes Year Turning, which is the equivalent of our New Year's Eve and day. After that comes Hallmarks' wet dream: Twelve Nights. After that we have Ostara, a cross between Easter and Mothers Day. Then Beltane - the holiday of meetings and unions, which falls lockstep with Walpurgis Night. Today, arguably belated in relation to the Earth calendar, we're going to be taking about Litha.

Perhaps better known as midsummer, Litha marks the point where the sunlight hours are at their longest. Because daylight lasts so long on this day, it’s a semi-official day of gathering wild produce - fruits, herbs as well as some nuts and seeds are collected at this time in preparation for the coming dark that forces many not to roam. It’s perhaps a bit unfair to call Litha a holiday, given how much work and how little partying is involved, but it acts as a signal that the time of preparing for winter is upon them and that makes it worth remembering. It’s the official sign that fun time is over and real work must begin for survival. Because it will likely be one of the last chances to do so, come sunset, many can be found tending fires and cauldrons full of preserves or making seed or nut brittle to gift during the three harvest events: Lughnasadh, Mabon and Samhain. 

The next holiday on Illthdar is Lughnasadh, the harvest of the summer produce. Because of they are called the harvest triad, Mabon and Samhain will also be discussed. 

[illthdar]

Happy Year Turning!

In Illthdar, there are several holidays. Some unique to the planet that logic and reason forgot, some less so. In Guardians of Las, the characters experience Solstice - a three day non stop event. After Solstice comes Year Turning, which is the equivalent of our New Year's Eve and day.

Now, in the city of Las, with the dominant religion being crystal worshippers, most people pilgrimage to the Order of Mana to pay a visit to the giant yellow crystal they protect - called Vvekw.

Why is it called Vvekw and not Mana? Well Mana is the name of the goddess said to have made the planet and everything on it. Vvekw is just one of a few special "children" of the goddess and acts as her representative for the island.

Other things people will do is have their fortunes told by one or more of the many types of fortune tellers who set up shop in the market at this time of the year. One of the most popular is tarot card reading in a format called Arianrhod's Wheel - a spread with three cards for each quarter of the year and a lone card in the centre to represent the querent.

As the year progresses, I'll post information on each of the holidays in the Illthdarian calendar. The next one is Twelve Nights.