Unghesvoai - The Snowveil

The tradition celebrates the height of Winter, thought to be brought on as a veil of protection by a strong fae prince, who’s only price was to not be forgotten by the people.
In order to make this happen, the people have traveled across the region of the Dominion States to spread the good word and festivity. The object is a few travel as far as they can to bring the word of the Fae prince to those who haven't heard of him! The veil he created is memorialized by the hiding of gifts and charity throughout the town, often including statues or some of his favorite Pannetone style breads.
Those who are capable tell stories by illusion and manipulation of bonfires outside. The final day is a reenactment of the travelers hounded by the Everlooming Shade that haunted the winters, showing the appearance and strength of the Fae prince.
The festivities are a collaboration of the love of the Frost Prince, including:

• Song and performance
• Puppeteers
• The walks in the dark, showing great faith in his powers
• Reenactment
• Fireworks, showing the vibrant displays of color he so enjoys
• Feasts to celebrate the continuance of life and the gift he has given.

Certain traditions have popped up throughout the world and been localized, like jumping into an icy lake as part of a competition.  This is a largely celebratory and impressive time, and years in which participation is markedly high, the winter is a much more magical and joyful time.  If the Prince goes forgotten, the winter goes much more harshly, as if he intends the deal to continue.
Many of the devoted revelers are more interested in a productive winter, and are known as the Veil Walkers.  They harbor such devotion to this creature that it has blessed some of them with powers in kind, it is said.  Whether by faith, bargain, or some other means, his followers have begun to manifest greater abilities.

History

A long while ago, a group of Roshani farmers were bringing their final crop to bear at the Molokazzeni Markets of old.  the Coastal Way did not did not have nearly the amenities it does today, and the harsh travel was always risky, but moreso in the winter.  Rumors

Execution

The ritual includes at least the telling of the tale of the Frost Prince and the Vigil in the Dark.  The Vigil in the dark is a dimming of the lights and guiding by his presence alone.  The telling speaks of a group of farmers making the long trek to sell their turnips up the long costal road of <coastal trade road>.

Components and tools

Effigies are carved in advance of the ceremony.  The prince does not concern himself with the medium, but rather enjoys that any person makes one.  This brings forms of soap, food sculptures, marbles, and even a form made of snow in his honor.

Day: The Solstice of Winter, often the 17th day of the 13th month Region Celebrated: The Corezzi Dominion State, Western parts of the Ronzfir Empire, the Sovian Wildlands Economic Effects: upturn in gift giving, feasting