This month, at the beginning of winter, is the most life threatening and dreary month of all. The days are short, people are often stuck inside because of the weather, and travel is very limited. So holidays are always welcome in this month.
One is the Festival of Snow. This festival celebrates the shortest day of the year and in most of the northern Houses in Tridon snow has already begun to fall. Again with the giant feasts, though a little more sparing since no one is sure how long the winter is going to last and this time of year gifts are given that have much thought put into them. In poorer areas quilts, new sets of clothes, even new boots are ideal presents. For those a little better off, horses, fine jewels and even small estates. It is a time a reflection of the year and many seek to atone themselves by giving goodly donations to their favorite temples. And it wouldn't be the Festival of Snow without playing in the snow. Sled races, overland races on foot and even races with dogs sleds are often held. Children build snow forts to be judged and sometimes the adults join in.
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