Zeruan Calendar

The Zeruan calendar is used across the continent of Ekraht

Will update at some point to include holidays of the The Great Daraka.
Also, still messing with the moons, don't worry about it.

Holidays

Text from the holiday entries

January, Revelation Day: Typically, the date drifts to fit a Wimbo or Emesh sign in Late Makoteff. Revelation Day is a minor Kamadan holiday celebrating the life and enlightenment of the Prophet Ilino, she who found meaning in the Ten Truths of the scattered faiths of Ekraht. This is a big day for priests, with consecrations and promotions typically occurring on this day. Much emphasis is placed on literacy and writing on this day, with decorations bearing calligraphy.
For most Kamadans, this is a day of prayer and minor thanksgiving centered on their local temples. Students in particular are to submit to their teachers and do work for the temple. Youths often resent this holiday for that reason.
February, Zomakoi: A minor Kamadan holiday, celebrated mostly in Zerua as a day of imperial pride. This day celebrates the birthday of Makoi, and is also supposedly the day of his death. It is the day of Emperors, celebrating the three divine monarchs Makoi, Ikaza, and Zowashta, as well as other emperors past. It is a day that reaffirms status and hierarchies through parades and feasts.
This is not an unpopular day in Zerua, as it is a day of gift-giving: those of superior station give to those below them. The monarchs give feasts, employers provide bonuses, and parents give their children gifts. In exchange, the gift-givers receive special treatment and praise.
March, Day of Rings: A minor Kamadan holiday, semi-secular. The Zeruan 'Day of Breath and Life', that has essentially become a sports festival day. This is a lucky and virtuous day for sports and games, where it is virtuous and good for many people to take off work and engage in sports or sports fandom. Think "Superbowl Sunday" if you are American, but for all the sports and also its a little religious.
Kineticist Kamadans get really into the Day of Rings, and often balk at its secularization. Many "breath healers" often also gravitate to this day, as it is a day of healing.
in Zerua, violent crimes are doubly punished on this day.
April, Faswem: A minor Kamadan holiday. A feast day devoted to Faswa the Firekeeper, the legendary first sorcerer, messenger of the Gods, and keeper of divine secrets. This is a day of prophecy, of magical performance, and of sacrifice to the Gods. The priests on this day use the incineration of sacrifices to create Sacred Ash, which will be used all throughout the year in clerical rituals.
This is also a day of honor for cooks and bakers, and many communities come together to make new ovens on this day. Those who cook for the great feast are given great honors.
May, Kememti: A major Kamadan holiday, often the largest of the year. Ends in the Zeruan new year. Kememti is a five-day celebration, with particular emphasis on the last two days. It is the celebration of Uarta, goddess of fire, and Kemegi the great Dragon. It is also the day of the revolving cycle, representing both the new year and the periodic destruction wrought by the great volcano. This is also the end of autumn and the start of winter.
The first day is the day of cleaning, purification, and preparation. The second is the day of elders, parents, and adoptions. The third is the day of crafts, business, and music.
The fourth day is the day of the dragon, the eve of the new year! Sparklers and fireworks are common, magic is thrown about, and the night is full of laughter and revelry. Sacrifices are made to entice Kemegi's return. The people feast.
The fifth day is the day of new beginnings, also known as Children's Day. Games are played, sweets are had. The day is one of recovery, but one of joy, though the last night is considered dangerous spiritually - ghosts abound, it is said, as do monsters.
June, Mimpor: A minor Kamadan Holiday. This day is mostly celebrated in Eastern Ekraht, among Hiku paladins, or among Pangolins. Other realms celebrate it as well, but only the boring parts sometimes with a minor feast.
During the day, people wear brighter colors if they can, communities repaint temples and homes, and statues are dressed in clothing. Fashion shows are common among the elites.
During the night, things get wild. Paladins are masked and costumed and ride through towns, howling to chase away evil spirits. Everyone who exits their home is to dress and act in ways that will fool Gods and spirits; people cross-dress, dress out of station, or dress as parodies of one another, and act in all sorts of goofy or unusual ways. Couples often swap spouses for the night, and people trade or change names. Drinking is common. A 'Moon Queen' is often elected by the people to reign over the revelry. Hiku is praised, and the Moon Queen is either dressed like her or married to her.
July, Umasu's Feast: A minor Kamadan holiday, primarily celebrated in Makal or among sailors. A celebration tied to the beginning of peak hurricane season. This is a ceremony that gives sacrifice to both Umasu, the rainbow serpent, and Isari, the Stormlord. Umasu, as a travel god of safe weather, is invited, while Isari is appeased.
This is not just appeasement, but a celebration of hospitality and the unknown. Travelers from abroad, unable to sail due to storms, are temporarily welcomed and brought into the community. Whoever has traveled the furthest, tells stories and tells the community about the outside world - journeys are honored and remembered. Rain is also treasured, as the rituals seek to prevent both extreme hurricanes and drought.
Warlocks are welcomed this day. Sugary treats are common.
August: None
September, Wimti: A Kamadan minor holiday celebrating the Lunar God Wimbo. A day of heroes, complete with a feast. Paladins are welcomed, to provide healing for all who can; healing magic is praised. Paladins of all gods are verified with the priesthood and consecrated this day. Their deeds, along with the deeds of any hero who submits proof, are told to the feasting commoners.
Has ties to the religion of Darakism
October, Shamin: A minor Kamadan holiday. This is not a day of feasting, but a day of meditation, contemplation, and prayer. Many people of faith fast on this day, and any show of excess is discouraged on this day. It is a day of quiet rest to many, as well as solemn devotion.
The goal of this day is to pursue personal spiritual awakening, and to exam your life honestly.
November, Zaremti: A major Kamadan holiday that lasts five days. Zaremti is a day dedicated to Aizusha, God of Wind and Cleansing. The cities are cleansed and the land is made abundant; the skies are cleared and the people seek healing. All arcane magic is banned during Zaremti; only windweavers, paladins, and the occasional druid or cleric is allowed to work their spells.
Zaremti's first three days are building days of restraint, prayer, and community. Temples are cleaned, all community members eat together and share food, and people avoid consumption of anything unclean; liquor and dairy sales are banned during these three days. First day is the Budding, day of reconnection that is half holiday, half normal day. Second is Dawning, dedicated to community work and piety. Third is the Blossoming, which escalates sharply into prayer and ceremonies (though work does continue for many). Breath healing, moments of past-life regression, or other mystical moments are common during the Blossoming.
Zaremti as a massive festival explodes on day four, the Awakening. The people wash themselves and each other in perfumed water, and windweavers work to fly flower petals or paper cranes over packed city streets. Painted ploughs are paraded through the streets, marking the beginning of a new wet rice season. After much purification of people and places, feasting begins. All those capable of magical healing are called into service to give free healing as this happens.
Day five, the Ascension, is a day of open revelry and joy. Games are played, communities come together, people fly kites with prayers tied to them.
December, Spirit's Day: A minor Kamadan holiday. Spirit's Day is the least priest-oriented holiday of the Kamadan religion, and is celebrated very differently in different regions. It is a festival for appeasing the dead and bringing the world into a sense of spiritual balance - and the details on how are left up to local communities. Many local religious practices absorbed into Kamada shine on this day.
Generally, Spirit's Day is organized along family lines and is a day of memorializing ancestors and elders. Big, cohesive family units are the main enjoyers of this day.
Spirit's Day is considered a day of supernatural danger and strangeness, not to be tempted with odd behavior or travel. Exorcists are to be honored this day, and given particular hospitality.