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'''Korpfest''' or Ravenfest is a national Blostlandic holiday that is held annually on October 30th in [[Blostland]] and the greater Blostsphere, it is observed | '''Korpfest''' or Ravenfest is a national Blostlandic holiday that is held annually on October 30th in [[Blostland]] and the greater Blostsphere, it is observed during the liturgical period dedicated to remembering the dead and the martyred. It is also related to ancient Blostlandic pagan festivals and has many references to the ancient [[Blostlandic Paganism|Vættir]], with its name deriving from the most important of these spirits, the Raven. | ||
Korpfest activities include Parades, {{wpl|Beer Festival|Beer Festivals}}, Costume parties, souling, lighting bonfires, church attendance, horror movies and pranks. While the holiday has strong spiritual roots and is often a time when people visit the graves of the dead to light candles and give gifts, there is also a strong secular part of the holiday which is often practiced at home or in festivals. While Korpfest is often hosted by local churches in recent years local governments have taken up the responsibility, leaving more of the traditional activities to the church and those who choose to attend them. | Korpfest activities include Parades, {{wpl|Beer Festival|Beer Festivals}}, Costume parties, souling, lighting bonfires, church attendance, horror movies and pranks. While the holiday has strong spiritual roots and is often a time when people visit the graves of the dead to light candles and give gifts, there is also a strong secular part of the holiday which is often practiced at home or in festivals. While Korpfest is often hosted by local churches in recent years local governments have taken up the responsibility, leaving more of the traditional activities to the church and those who choose to attend them. | ||
Revision as of 02:55, 12 October 2023
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| Observed by | Blostland, Eldmark, and Keppland |
| Type | National |
| Celebrations | Parades, food, music, drinking, church service |
| Date | October 30th |
| Frequency | Annual |
Korpfest or Ravenfest is a national Blostlandic holiday that is held annually on October 30th in Blostland and the greater Blostsphere, it is observed during the liturgical period dedicated to remembering the dead and the martyred. It is also related to ancient Blostlandic pagan festivals and has many references to the ancient Vættir, with its name deriving from the most important of these spirits, the Raven.
Korpfest activities include Parades, Beer Festivals, Costume parties, souling, lighting bonfires, church attendance, horror movies and pranks. While the holiday has strong spiritual roots and is often a time when people visit the graves of the dead to light candles and give gifts, there is also a strong secular part of the holiday which is often practiced at home or in festivals. While Korpfest is often hosted by local churches in recent years local governments have taken up the responsibility, leaving more of the traditional activities to the church and those who choose to attend them.