#Festiveseason

[oursuperadventure]

Yup, our Christmas tree is already up! We have to do it for Toby!!! 🎄

(Also, it gets super dark really early now so all of the lights are really nice for combatting the seasonal gloom!)

Hey! We have new mugs, prints and a BF sale over in the usual place! (shop.oursuperadventure.com !)

Also, we're at MCM Birmingham this weekend! Come say hi!

[dreams-escape]

Magical time of the year 🎄

[outtagum]

But it looks good on you. Red's your colour! Brings out the bloodshot in your eyes.

FESTIVE SEASON ☃️ DEADPOOL dir. Tim Miller (2016)

[latte-lesbian]

to everyone struggling with their mental health during the holiday season: you are gonna be okay, take the rest you need, its okay if you arent in a festive mood, let me give you a hug (but only if you want)

[vaidehi-raghunatha]

Diwali is diwali-ing ig ? Sorry I just wanted to randomly post this here imma go back and wash the dishes 😭

[writingwithfolklore]

Creating Fictional Holidays

     Happy Holidays everyone!

     Like mythology or folklore, holidays can add an extra bit of realism and magic to your fictional worlds, and provide for an interesting setting to portray characters, culture, or even family dynamic.

      While you can use real world holidays and adapt them to your worlds, you may also want to create your own! Here’s a few things to consider:

1. What does your holiday celebrate?

Typically, holidays come from historical events or events believed to have happened by religious groups. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ. Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness, or good’s triumph over evil. Passover celebrates Israelites’ escape from slavery. This would be a great chance to delve into the history of your world, and how it forms and influences communities.

Otherwise (and as well as), holidays can be expressions of important cultural values such as community, hard work, or family. The Day of the Dead (or Dia de los Muertos) is the celebration of honoring passed family members, Labour day is held to honour the struggle for unionization by working people. What does your holiday say about the society or community that created it?

2. How has your holiday adapted?

As much as holiday is entrenched in longstanding tradition, there is no escaping modernization and adaption to contemporary norms. As much as Christmas is a religious holiday at its roots, for many, it’s a celebration of family and gift giving. Rather than being a saint, Santa has become the jolly toy-maker separated from religion entirely.

If your holiday began to celebrate say Harvest season, but in modern times ‘harvest season’ is no longer regularly recognized, how does this society continue to celebrate this holiday? Where does tradition and modern standards intersect?

3. How do people perceive the holiday?

Even joyous, wholesome holidays are going to have haters. Just think of Valentines Day coming around every year—there are people who love it, people who hate it, and people who see it as a superficial excuse to fund capitalism and consumer culture. What do the people of your world believe about the holiday, or what groups/communities are invited or left out?

4. What rituals go into celebrating your holiday?

During Christmas, many families bring in a tree, wrap gifts to put under it, and bake cookies for a secret intruder in the night. A ritual is just a way people honour something—it doesn’t necessarily have to be cultish or ‘evil’. What longstanding rituals go into the celebration of your holiday?

Maybe gifts are exchanged, candles are lit, cards are given out, money is donated, certain foods are given up or certain times limit eating (such as fasting), families gather, parties are held, etc. etc. There are thousands of ways people celebrate what’s important to them. Consider how each family or character in your story might take a slightly different spin on the same rituals.

I hope no matter what or how you celebrate this year, you get time to spend with your loved ones <3

[nationalpc]

🌸 Maha Ashtami Greetings! 🌼 Celebrate the strength and blessings of Maa Durga on this divine day. Wishing you peace, happiness, and success! 🙏

[walterkov]

PlayStation Festive Cookies [x]

@giftober 2024 | Day 6: Brands ►

[itsskay]

Desi festival vibes >>>>>

[half-a-life]

DRAGONS & UNICORNS - Light festival

Mechelen, Belgium 🇧🇪

[toyastales]

Theatrical and Glamorous

[outtagum]

Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal. And a happy new year.

FESTIVE SEASON 🎁 HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK dir. Christopher Columbus (1992)

[tinyhuman826]

Holiday Headcanons - Guzma

Ok well he doesn't have a lot of money because this man rlly doesn't have a job

But he always finds a way to celebrate the holidays with all of Team Skull

Usually him and Plumeria pool their money to decorate the Shady House and buy gifts for everyone

It isn't much but for them it's home

One year he gave out red and green Team Skull necklaces

Another year it was a black Santa hat with the Team Skull logo on it

He braided a shit ton of tinsel into Plumeria's hair one year while she was asleep

She was not a fan.

I honestly think he still believes in Santa

At least a little bit

Plumeria got him a Joltik one year and he started sobbing because he thought it was so cute

He was teased for it for months after

If he is dating someone, there will be mistletoe in every damn corner. He's trying to steal every kiss he can from you

Not that you'd complain

Plumeria tries every year to get him to dye his hair red and green

Honestly he would if he didn't care so much about being a big boss

But he gets closer to doing it every year because as time passes, he turns from big boss to big brother

He just wants everyone to enjoy the holidays

Especially considering his background, he never really got to enjoy that special time of year and now he can

Christmas is totally his favorite time of year. If you decorate the tree he'll stare at it for so long beaming with pride.

[else-creates]

Silence Mariah Carey

[sappy-witch]

⭐🎄Celebrating Yule 🎄⭐

Hello darlings 🥰,

As December ushers in its wintry charm, let's dive into the magical world of Yule, the Winter Solstice celebration, a time of rebirth and renewal in the Pagan calendar. ✨❄️

Yule, celebrated on the shortest day of the year, marks the return of the sun and the promise of brighter days ahead. In 2023, Yule, also known as the Winter Solstice, falls on Thursday, December 21st. This day marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, symbolizing the rebirth of the sun and the beginning of winter. Here's how you can embrace this enchanting season:

Ingredients:

🌲 Evergreen branches (Pine, Fir, or Cedar)

❄️ Snowflakes or snowflake decorations

🕯️ White, Gold, or Silver candles

🔔 Bells

🍊 Oranges or orange slices

🌰 Nuts and berries

Ritual:

🌟 Create a Yule Altar: Decorate your altar with evergreen branches, candles, and symbols of the sun. It's a beautiful way to honor the returning light.

🌟 Light Candles: As you light white, gold, or silver candles, reflect on the past year and set intentions for the new cycle.

🌟 Make Yule Decorations: Craft snowflakes, hang bells, and dry orange slices. These activities are not only fun but imbue your space with festive energy.

🌟 Hold a Feast: Celebrate with a meal featuring nuts, berries, and seasonal fruits. Sharing food is a way to connect with loved ones and the earth's bounty.

🌟 Reflect and Release: Write down what you wish to let go of from the past year and what you hope to bring forth. Burn the paper safely in your candle flame as a symbolic release.

🌟 Connect with Nature: Take a walk in the woods, listen to the silence of winter, and feel the magic of the earth.

Yule is a time for inner reflection, peace, and joy. Embrace its magic, and let the light fill your heart and home.

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[oyeevarnika]

तुम दिवाली के अगले दिन का ख़ालीपन हो

-आयुष्मान