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* Perplexians celebrate the oncoming of summer with [[ | * Perplexians celebrate the oncoming of summer with The [[Summer Festival]]. | ||
* The Holiday Centers around the Summer Solstice, which is defined as the exact date when the earth is tilted farthest away from the sun. | * The Holiday Centers around the Summer Solstice, which is defined as the exact date when the earth is tilted farthest away from the sun. | ||
*This typically happens on or about [[June 21]]. | *This typically happens on or about [[June 21]]. | ||
Revision as of 18:01, 14 June 2005
General
- Perplexians celebrate the oncoming of summer with The Summer Festival.
- The Holiday Centers around the Summer Solstice, which is defined as the exact date when the earth is tilted farthest away from the sun.
- This typically happens on or about June 21.
- Retail Sales associated with the holiday have been on an upward trend for the last fifteen years.
- Traditionally not a major gift-giving event, as in winter.
- Consumers have begun to transition from traditional toy and joke gifts to larger and more expensive gifts.
- Preceeding the major holiday are a variety of lesser events and occassions, including a Celebration of Water, which takes place 2 weeks before Midsummer.
References
- Although it is not specifically mentioned, Scarlett Kiteway brings forth the spirit of The Summer Holiday Season in her blog entry Summer's here!
