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Essenian Holidays
(Mandatory Day off for Schools and Most Workplaces)
Federal Holidays of Essena
(Mandatory Day off for Schools and Most Workplaces)
Name |
Date |
Description |
January 1 |
New Years |
TBD |
February 15 |
Fredrick's Day |
Commemorates King Frederick the Great of Prussia and also commemorates the liberation from the Spanish |
March 10 |
Esseni Day |
Commemorates when the islands, that make up modern day Essena, were united by King Joffery, also commemorates the native Esseni people |
May 31 |
Heroes' Day |
Commemorates the Armed Forces and the First Responders of Essena |
July 25 |
Family Day |
Commemorates Families and Friends |
September 20 |
Essena Independence Day |
Independence from the US |
September 29 |
St. Michael's Day |
Celebrates the Archangel Michael |
First Saturday in November |
All Hallows Eve |
Day to honor the dead, like Halloween |
3rd Friday of November |
Election Day |
The day when elections are held on all levels of government, especially for President |
December 24 |
Christmas Eve |
Both a secular and religious holiday |
December 25 |
Christmas |
Both a secular and religious holiday |
December 31 |
New Years Eve |
TBD |
January
President's Inauguration Day - 2nd Saturday in January
February
March
April
Environment Appreciation Day - 3rd Saturday in April
May
June
Guardians Day - 2nd Saturday in June
July
Children’s Day - 2nd Saturday in July
August
September
October
Oktobrefest - 2nd Week of October
November
December
LumenTag - 2nd Week of December
Christmas Season Traditions
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Christmas was introduced to Essena when Spain colonized it. Spanish citizens hosted big fiestas to mark the occasion but Spain had laws that outlawed the native Essenians from joining the fiestas. After being sold to Prussia, Essenians were once again reintroduced to the notion of Christmas. This time though the more understanding Prussians treated the native Essenians properly, thus allowing Essenians to enjoy the Christmas festivities that were being held. The Prussian Christian missionaries introduced the Christmas story to many Essenians. Essenians were keen on the Christmas story about the birth of Jesus because of the emphasis on family. When Prussia turned into the German Empire, the Christmas tree was introduced to Essena. More Christmas traditions came when the Americans took over. Traditions like the figure of Santa Claus, giving presents, and consumerism. When Essena was given self-rule the provincial government outlined the specific symbols and traditions for the Christmas season.
Specific symbols to the holidays
Christmas Tree
Christmas Lights
St. Nicholas
Christmas Wreath
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Specific traditions to the holidays
LumenTag
Decorating house and shops
Christian Mass
Reenactments of the Nativity of Jesus
St. Nicholas Meetings (No lap sittings)
Family Gatherings (No lap sittings)
LumenTag
One of the traditions that Essena celebrates is having a festival called LumenTag. LumenTag (Light Day) is celebrated on the first day of the 2nd Week in December. This day would signal the start of the Christmas season. During this festival, people would decorate their houses, shops, and neighborhoods with Christmas lights and at the end of the day each town, city, and neighborhood would choose the best-decorated house or shop. Special Church services would be held during this time. A big light parade would also be held in Fredericksburg. At the end of the parade the National Christmas Tree would be lit and the surroundings buildings would light up as well.
Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve the story of Jesus's birth would be reenacted. The reenactments would highlight the family aspect of the story.
Christmas
