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==General==
==General==
*[[Gyvann's Day]] is one of 4 major holidays practiced by followers of [[Cubism]].
*One of 4 major holidays practiced by followers of [[Cubism]].


*They are:
*Takes place at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_solstice Summer solstice].
** [[Restitution of the Cube]] - celebrated at the Winter Solstice, with three days of prayer, meditation. It is traditional to light cube-shaped candles at this time.
** [[The Builder's celebration]] - at Spring Equinox, this is a time to lay foundations to new buildings.
** [[Gyvann's Day]] - at summer Solstice, a cheerful celbration with burning torches and feasting, honouring [[Gyvann]]
** [[The Lighting of the Way]] - at autumn equinox, the festival of re-affirming our dedication to the Cube and of witnessing Gyvann's message to the world.


*A cheerful celebration with burning torches and feasting, honouring [[Gyvann]]


*June 21st is generally the Summer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solstice Solstice].
*Because most people in the city shy away from openly expressed religious convictions and other forms of hocus pocusery, this holiday is most commonly referred to as simply "Solstice Day".


*This date marks the longest day in the year in the northern hemisphere, and the shortest day of the year in the southern hemisphere.
*The [[Summer Festival]] leads up to the solstice, with activities, games, and large scale events.
 
*It is quite common for companies and other groups to hold a solstice party of some kind.
*The [[Summer Festival]] leads up to June 21st, with activities, games, and large scale events.
**In 2006, [[Hesh Records]] had a company party, which [[Caine]] snuck into.


*Other notable events on this date in 2005:
*Other notable events on this date in 2005:
**[[Joya]]'s planned wedding date (which she failed to show up for)
**[[Joya]]'s planned wedding date (which she failed to show up for)
**[[Pietro Salk]] is supposed to meet with "The Advisor" with plans to go to the police
**[[Pietro Salk]] was supposed to meet with "The Advisor" with plans to go to the police
***fell into a sudden and deep coma the day before; came out of coma the day after
***fell into a sudden and deep coma the day before; came out of coma the day after


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==References==
==References==


*[[Scarlett Kiteway]]'s Blog
*'''[[The Brotherhood of the Six]]'''
**blog, 21-JUN-05, Happy solstice day! ([http://www.thescarlettkite.com/archives/2005/06/happy_solstice.html link])
**"Way of Life" {{WaybackS1|www.brotherhoodofthesix.com/wayoflife.html}}
 
*'''The Scarlett Kite'''
**blog, 21-JUN-05 "Happy solstice day!" {{WaybackS1|www.thescarlettkite.com/archives/2005/06/happy_solstice.html}}
 
*'''The Ooze Zone'''
**blog, 8-JUN-06 "A Man walks into a bar" {{WaybackS1|www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/a_man_walks_int.html}}
**blog, 12-JUN-06 "I am the resurrection" {{WaybackS1|www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/i_am_the_resurr_1.html}}

Latest revision as of 22:42, 11 May 2007

General

  • One of 4 major holidays practiced by followers of Cubism.
  • A cheerful celebration with burning torches and feasting, honouring Gyvann
  • Because most people in the city shy away from openly expressed religious convictions and other forms of hocus pocusery, this holiday is most commonly referred to as simply "Solstice Day".
  • The Summer Festival leads up to the solstice, with activities, games, and large scale events.
  • It is quite common for companies and other groups to hold a solstice party of some kind.
  • Other notable events on this date in 2005:
    • Joya's planned wedding date (which she failed to show up for)
    • Pietro Salk was supposed to meet with "The Advisor" with plans to go to the police
      • fell into a sudden and deep coma the day before; came out of coma the day after


year The Builder's celebration
Equinox
March
Gyvann's Day
Solstice
June
The Lighting of the Way
Equinox
September
The Restitution of the Cube
Solstice
December
day time day time day time day time
2004 20 06:49 21 00:57 22 16:30 21 12:42
2005 20 12:33 21 06:46 22 22:23 21 18:35
2006 20 18:26 21 12:26 23 04:03 22 00:22
2007 21 00:07 21 18:06 23 09:51 22 06:08
2008 20 05:48 20 23:59 22 15:44 21 12:04
2009 20 11:44 21 05:45 22 21:18 21 17:47


References

  • The Scarlett Kite
    • blog, 21-JUN-05 "Happy solstice day!" link
  • The Ooze Zone
    • blog, 8-JUN-06 "A Man walks into a bar" link
    • blog, 12-JUN-06 "I am the resurrection" link