Midwinter

Midwinter (also known as Deadwinter Day) is a festival to mark the midpoint of winter in the Calendar of Harptos. It occurs on a special day between January 30th and February 1st. Among nobles and monarchs it was known as Midwinter and was traditionally used to make or renew alliances, although the common people called it Deadwinter Day, a reference to the cold and hard times that remained before the spring.

On This Day

 * Worshipers of Auril hold a festival of ice-dancing on Midwinter Night.
 * To the worshipers of Gargauth, Midwinter Night is the Unveiling, said to be observed with many grisly sacrifices.
 * Worshipers of Grumbar hold a festival and set plans for the next year.
 * Worshipers of Lliira open a holy festival with the Swords Cast Down ritual in which weapons are thrown on the ground with chanting and covered with fresh flowers (conjured by hired druids or wizards or by senior clergy).
 * Worshipers of Loviatar celebrate the Rite of Pain and Purity by dancing in a circle upon broken glass or other sharp objects.
 * Worshipers of the Red Knight observe the Retreat to review campaigns, discuss strategies, and codify lore.
 * Worshipers of Shiallia invite friendly creatures to join in feasting, dancing, and singing.
 * Worshipers of Talos call for storms and lightning.