Lunar Calendar of Eora

The Calendar of Eora is a universally accepted, though often violently differently interpreted, tracking of the moon and the seasons of the world. For the convenience of this article, the human calendar names observed in Albion, Aes and the Southern Crusader Kingdoms will be used. While most races track the moon - the domain of Luna and Order - some races who are frequently exposed to the sun also make use of it for their time keeping, such as the Yuan-Ti, Lizardfolk and nomadic desert tribes.

The Calendar:

Winter & Wilting

Looked over by Moros, god of death

1. High-Winter (December)

2. Hornung (January)

3. Lenz (February)

Spring & Rebirth

Looked over by Selia, goddess of life

4. Ostara (March)

5. Ëo (April)

6. Midsummer (May)

Summer & Growth

Looked over by Ëo, goddess of nature

7. Second Summer (June)

8. Aran (July)

9. Hayle (August)

Autumn & Hunting

Looked over by Veneria, goddess of the hunt

10. Fylleth (September)

11. Blōt (October)

12. Yule (November)

History

The Calendar of Eora was not always so. Before the Malediction and before the gods existed, the world existed in a state of paradise without changing seasons. When the gods were born, and Ëo introduced the natural cycle of life and death, the seasons began their cycle as well. Only the Elves have a history that included a time without a calendar, though none now live to remember it save for the Eladrin. The seasons that followed were named by early human ancestors and each is dedicated to one of the gods and goddesses in Ëo's constellation and are celebrated in their name. To die in winter is a good omen, as Moros - god of death - is understood to observe the world. To be born during spring, reach adulthood in summer and harvest, hunt and marry during autumn are similarly good omens for similar reasons.

Observance

While each season is dedicated to a god of Ëo's constellation, Ëo herself has an entire month dedicated to her and her cycle. The month of Ëo ends with a special festival, observed everywhere where the people hold nature dear: The Festival of the Living.
Further than that the following holidays are commonly observed in civilised societies of halflings, humans and elves:

Honey Moon Night, variable

Every few months, the moon will rise with a golden glow for a single night. It is understood to be a sign of the bond between Pelor, god of the sun and his wife Luna, goddess of the moon. It is a day dedicated to love, friendship and romance, and often invokes the worship of Laetitia, goddess of love as well.
Meetings, dates and candle-lit dinners are commonplace, whether romantic or platonic. It is usually celebrated on the night of the 14th of Lenz, unless the Honey Moon rises on a different night.

Octavia's Carnival, 1st Day of Midsummer

Often referred to as simply 'The Carnival', this festival is about music and poetry, of dance and joy. Many also invoke Medax, goddess of deception, by wearing colourful masks to hide their true identity on a night often associated with adultery. In kingdoms where such actions are crimes people rely on such masks to hide their crimes on the night. The kingdom of Livonia prides itself on being one of the places where its citizens doff the masks and enjoy their frivolities nonetheless.

Winter’s Ritual Day, 30th Day of Yule

A common ritual only in the most northern and icy places of the world, what follows is an acount on how to observe the Winter's Ritual Day:
To prepare the day before, a branch of a local, sacred tree is cut and carved into a bowl, in it, runes are inscribed asking for what you want come Spring and the next year; fortune, fertility or good health. Inside is then placed a special candle, molded to burn for hours on end. After midnight, the candle is lit and a special ceremony is held at midday. If your candle goes out before midnight, terrible luck will befall you in the coming year. This festival is especially observed in colder regions.

Anselm's Day, 14th Day of Aran

Celebrated especially by the people of Albion is the 14th Day of Aran, when Anselm made his landing on Albion with his 500 ships. Many use the day to teach the younger generations of their history and their allegiances and those who still own a set of of ancient legionary armour proudly display it in public. It is a day when most shops are closed and many take the day off work entirely.
Though this irks the ruling lords, none dare sully the memory of Anselm, and instead hold fairs within town squares and plays about Anselm within city theaters.

Luminalia, 17th-23rd of High-Winter

By far the largest celebration and holiday of them all, Luminalia is a holiday full of mischief, freedom and colourful celebrations observed by all western humanoids. (Though other cultures celebrate the sun-god in their own ways).
The holiday is begun with a sacrifice to the sun-god Pelor (Luminor) followed by large, public banquets, private gift giving, continual celebration and a carnival-like atmosphere in the South. A common custom is to elect a young boy in every town as mayor for the week, though the seriousness of such an appointment varies drastically across the continent. Whereas the boy's commands are taken literally in the South of Albion, in the North such a role is mostly ceremonial.
Gifts exchanged during this period are mostly gag gifts of some sort or another, and in the days of the Empire slave owners would even clean after their own slaves. It is a time of great liberty for all who live in Albion, and a long cherished tradition.

Quick Information:

World size: Earth-like
Days in a year: 365
Total Months: 12
Hours in a day: 24
Days of the Week:
Sundas
Morndas
Tirdas
Middas
Turdas
Fredas
Lordas