tend to be nearly as extravagant as the midwinter festivities. Many countries host tournaments as part of their celebration. They also, occasionally, host bardic competitions.
The festivities last for the better part of the week. There’s always the early harvest available and the finished products from the spring fiber collection.
As it is the longest day of the year, day-drinking is widely accepted. In Iskenderun, the dwarves come down from the mountains with their great casks of ale, spirits, and mead.
The most renown bardic contest is before the Corellon Zepheroth. It affords the victor all manner of riches and glory. The Zepheroth itself is the most famous tournament in all Terra with equal fame and fortune.
In Ni-Shan, as with the winter solstice, there are fireworks as part of the celebration. There are plays, puppet shows, and minstrel performances.
Many other countries celebrate in solemnity, instead. There is fasting and prayers.
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