#holiday celebrations

[dynoguard]

A Dinosaur’s Harvest Festival

Everyone loves a feast, no matter when you’re from.

Of the five sapient civilizations to call this planet home, only one (the one we don’t talk about) had no known form of harvest festival. The festival for our most recent cousins, the dinosovians, translates as “Festofall,” a corruption of the archaic “Feast of All.”

The “modern” (from the standpoint of dinosovian time-refugees) holiday is a synthesis of a number of similar festivals, mainly “Tubersprang” and “The Hunt of the Gorged” that merged with the rise of multi-species nation-states during the first industrial age. 

From a human perspective, Festofall comes across as a mix of Halloween and Thanksgiving held at a state fair. Cooking begins a full thirdmoon before the festival starts. Each family prepares a vast quantity of a specific dish, all of which is brought together for a community-wide potluck and cook-off. Competition is intense, though caring about winning is seen as gauche. 

The festival lasts for “two claws” (eight days) of feasting, carnival games, live music, dancing, and traditional theater. The potluck aspect is used by every aspect of food production, from farming to dining, to showcase wares and joust with rivals. On the fourth day of the festival, just as the sun begins to set the participants’ offerings are judged, and prizes are passed out.

The prize in question is an “honorloop”, conceptually similar to a blue ribbon or a medal, but taking the form of a ring of metal, braided leather, carved wood, or horn (tough plastic is always an option in the modern day) that is inscribed with the accomplishment.  These are worn over the winner’s own horn-tips, spikes, or talons as jewelry during every major festival for the year, before they are returned for the next year’s competition.

But when the judges go to give the honorloops, they are always wrong! Each replaced by a crude fake bearing a humorous, insults. The nature of the insults varies regionally, but “least improved”, “tastes like it smells” and “bland in, loud out” (very rude in the native podite) are traditional favorites. The honorloops have been stolen by impish bogies called “wildmolts”, “hollowkind”, or “Snappy Jarry.”

Dinosovian folklore associates the child’s first full molt with the shedding of their “hatching wildness” (Dinosovian children can walk within hours of hatching. A hatchling for the first three years or so is essentially a pet raccoon that gets bigger and more sapient every day, with substantially more bite-strength). The wildmolts are this lost wildness made manifest, in the form of macabre goblin-like pranksters.

The wildmolts, are of course, dinosovian children, who have been making their costumes and planning the theft of the honorloops since cooking began. The children hide the stolen loops in public places, and the winners must find their proper prizes before the festival ends or they must wear the mock-prizes at each of the year’s remaining cultural festivals and bank holidays (of which there are many). Wildmolts trade hints at their hiding places (in the form of riddles and puzzles) for treats and small toys. Adults are expected to play along with the ruse.

The second half of the festival belongs to the wildmolts, with adults and children alike participating in ritualized practical joke games that vary community-by-community (the uniqueness of which is a point of local civic pride.) These range from insult-competitions to hold-my-klem* reckless self endangerment. At night, live theater performances take on a more macabre tone and scary tales are told around bonfires.

Many of the more modern additions to the holiday, such as Aegis Shows, Pulse-Tag, and the Gorge-o-Rama (sponsored by Mr. Big Byte, Gorge Responsibly) take place in this latter half of the festival. 

The dual nature of the holiday symbolically conveys that even in times of plenty, the unexpected can strike at any moment. Post Time-Slip Festofall celebrations are held from November 16th through the 23rd. Mid October is generally considered more “seasonally accurate” to the original Pre-KT celebration, with the later date being intentionally chosen to overlap with American Thanksgiving. 

Festofall is, in human terms, a largely secular holiday and is open to human participation in most communities.

The above images were taken at the Ceratopolis Festofall celebration on the 7th-12th of Harvest Moon 2, 5 BKT, and were generously provided by the Dinosovian Cultural Council of Colorado. 

* a foamy beverage distilled from cycads 

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[shanellpho]

@Amirah_creations x Eid Collection

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Photographer - Shanell.pho

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[wannabe-british-fangirl]

~ books read in 2023 ~

#18: Sweep With Me by Ilona Andrews

Some moments in life you remember forever.

Rating: 5/5

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[abignewscom]

Taylor Swift’s Thanksgiving Plans Up in the Air After ‘Traumatic Experience’ at Brazil Eras Tour Concert"

Taylor Swift’s Thanksgiving Dilemma: Navigating Tragedy and Turmoil An Inside Look at the Unforeseen Challenges of Swift’s International Eras Tour The glittering world of Taylor Swift often appears flawless, but recent events have thrown unexpected hurdles into the mix. Swift’s Eras Tour in Brazil took a heartbreaking turn with the loss of a fan and challenges related to extreme weather. As…

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[wyrd-syster]

I got tagged by @justatinycollector, thanks friend!!

Help me decorate my interfaith-household-tree (if you want)!! And make one for yourself as well so I can decorate yours! ❤️

tagging: @orcas86, @liminal-zone, @conundrumoftime, @thecoziestbean, @ophidion, @bad-surprise, @stitchingatthecircuitboard, @softlighter, @mostlydriedmango, @mzladybird, @nocaptainonthisship, @thworrrp and anyone else who wants to join!

#personal #holiday celebrations #this is so cute #I'm having fun with it #join me!

[aesthetic-uni]

It’s that time of the year again

#uni talks about the universe #ides of march #julius caesar #is this anything #I’m too lazy to make anything else so #have at the #this man has been dead for 2068 slutty slutty years and we are STILL tormenting him #anyway happy holidays to those who celebrate it #more like resting in pieces haha #okay I’ll go now

[louzit]

Fiji's Finest: 5 Luxurious Stays for an Unforgettable Escape

Blog post Dreaming of Fiji's finest? Dive into 5 luxurious resorts for an unforgettable escape - adults-only havens, private island retreats & more! description.

#travel #fiji #holiday celebrations #perfect vacation #destination #luxury hotels #hotels

[local-pan-wizard]

Watching the difference between the Twitter migration mentality vs. the Reddit migration mentality is fucking hilarious.

Like, when Twitter users started moving over here everyone was pulling out all the stops and bringing back old fandoms that they were into and basically firing rent lowering shots by being super cringey.

And then all of the sudden when the Reddit refugees start showing up we're like, "ah yes, pull up a log and gather around the dumpster fire. We'll teach you how to not get killed by people hunting down bots and carve out a little area for you guys to relax and get used to the site before we throw you into the deep end of this hellsite that we call home. Tomorrow is Let Papyrus say Fuck day so you can prepare for that if you want. You want some hot coco and a blanket?"

#reddit blackout #reddit refugees #reddit #get comfy #welcome to your new hell #enjoy your time here #be ready to celebrate stupid holidays #let papyrus say fuck #undertale #deltarune #twitter #196

[pierreperkins]

Pope's Valentine Cookies - Cut-Out Cookie

This easy Valentine cookie recipe makes rich and delicious cut-out cookies wonderful for special holiday celebrations! These are the best cut-out cookies the long line of bakers in our family have ever found.

#bakers #cookies #cookies recipe #family #holiday celebrations #line

[santinoelliott]

Pope's Valentine Cookies - Cut-Out Cookie

This easy Valentine cookie recipe makes rich and delicious cut-out cookies wonderful for special holiday celebrations! These are the best cut-out cookies the long line of bakers in our family have ever found.

#bakers #cookies #cookies recipe #family #holiday celebrations #line

[willowrogers]

Gingerbread Cookie - Soft Gingerbread Cookies For fun cut-out holiday cookies, try this simple gingerbread cookie recipe with molasses, brown sugar, ginger, allspice, cloves, and cinnamon!

#flour #desserts #shape #holiday celebrations #dough #gingerbread cookies #ginger

[metropolitant]

INDULGE IN CHÂTERAISÉ'S EXQUISITE CHRISTMAS 2023 CAKES IN SINGAPORE

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#cake collection #Châteraisé #Christmas 2023 #Double Cheese Cake #festive desserts #holiday celebrations #Japanese Chestnut Cake #premium ingredients #Singapore #Uji Matcha Cake

[lavandamichelle]

Sweet Invitations and Elf Hats: Spreading the Joy of Cookie Swapping

Get ready to unwrapthe enchanting details of transforming your cookie swap into a festive extravaganza! As one of my favorite traditions, I eagerly anticipate this delightful event every year. From crafting charming invitations to embracing the unofficial uniform of elf hats, we’re about to explore the art of spreading the joy of cookie swapping. Join me on this journey to make your gathering as…

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[guideoflife]

#Upcoming Festivals #November 2023 #December 2023 #Diwali #Christmas #Festive Season #Celebrations #Cultural Festivals #Traditions #Joyous Events #Festive Cheer #Holiday Celebrations #Religious Festivals #Cultural Diversity #Festive Traditions #Celebrating Together #Holiday Season #Year-End Festivals #Winter Festivals #Family Celebrations

[renalittleson]

Pope's Valentine Cookies This easy Valentine cookie recipe makes rich and delicious cut-out cookies wonderful for special holiday celebrations! These are the best cut-out cookies the long line of bakers in our family have ever found. 2.5 cups sifted all-purpose flour, 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar, 1/2 pound butter softened, 1 tablespoon milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

#pope #cookie recipe #line #desserts #holiday celebrations #bakers #cookies recipe

[jaideepkhanduja]

Embracing the Essence of Diwali Holidays: A Journey into Celebrations of Light, Unity, and Tradition

How do you celebrate holidays? The celebration of holidays is a cherished tradition, a tapestry woven with threads of joy, warmth, and togetherness. It is a time when we gather with loved ones, create lasting memories, and embrace the spirit of the season. So, let me take you on a journey through the pages of time, where we explore the diverse ways in which holidays are celebrated, each as…

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#acts of compassion #dailyprompt #dailyprompt-2064 #Diwali celebrations #family gatherings #Festival of Lights #festive rituals #holiday celebrations #Lakshmi Puja #spiritual nourishment #Traditions