Favorite thing about Novalia!

[Liora]

Hello Winners!
The Novalian Season is coming up quickly and I was just wondering what your favorite day is. Novalia is a time of many celebrations!

Just in case you forgot the days or need a refresher on the History of Novalia, the linky is below.

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You can discuss why your favorite day is your favorite here.
Happy Voting!

[Lemon Cheesecake]

My favorite is the last day of Novalia because it is a day that represents hope and new beginnings, everyone is in a happy mood and filled with good intentions and generosity as they enjoy the celebration.

[Mousy]

I voted for Balance and Justice! XD

[Lemon Cheesecake]

(My absolute favorite thing about Novalia is that it is usually when the Pengwings are active)

[Watery Star]

I enjoy spending time with my family, more than ever since I don't live with them anymore.
I appreciate each day of Novalia but especially the final day. I think Lemon said it best.
I also enjoy Fete, the merriment and the feasting and sending off Aurora.

[Kitalpha Hart]

Day of Good Health is a big one for me
As most of you know, three years ago i beat cancer. So health is pretty big to give thanks for to me
Also Day of Rest
As an introvert, Fete would completely destroy my social battery. Thus, DoR would be spent recharging from the event, not only by sleep, but also by solitude and quiet

[Ryvvi]

Wealth

[Of the Stars]

Stay healthy Kit!

Day of good health is important to me to, don't know how I skipped over it. Appreciate your health while you have it!

[Lemon Cheesecake]

Ryvvi, you must be happy with all the glitter!

[Ryvvi]

im so happy the perfect kind of holiday
its the main reason i love christmas too! all the decorations are super glittery

[Gingerale]

Novalia is kind of like Hanukkah - you get presents each day! And in the commonwealth countries it is Boxing day Dec 26 so Happy Boxing Day!

[Lemon Cheesecake]

Boxing day tradition comes from?

Some historians say the holiday developed because servants were required to work on Christmas Day, but took the following day off. As servants prepared to leave to visit their families, their employers would present them with gift boxes.

Church Alms Boxes

[+] SPOILER

Another theory is that the boxes placed in churches where parishioners deposited coins for the poor were opened and the contents distributed on December 26, which is also the Feast of St. Stephen.

As time went by, Boxing Day gift giving expanded to include those who had rendered a service during the previous year. This tradition survives today as people give presents to tradesmen, mail carriers, doormen, porters, and others who have helped them.

The Feast of St. Stephen also takes place on December 26.

[+] SPOILER

St. Stephen was one of the seven original deacons of the Christian Church who were ordained by the Apostles to care for widows and the poor. For the success of his preaching and his devotion to Christ, St. Stephen was stoned to death by a mob. As he died, he begged God not to punish his killers.

The Day after Christmas
Boxing Day is December 26, the day after Christmas, and is celebrated in Great Britain and in most areas settled by the English (the U.S. is the major exception), including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Settled by the English ? Then do most of the European countries NOT celebrate Boxing day?