about the holiday
The Feast of Omega (September 12th) otherwise known as Omegastide, is one of the six Gallifreyan feast days, specifically the feast day of the Arcalian Chapter. All chapters, however, are encouraged to participate.
It is named after the founder of the Arcalian Chapter, Omega. This day is a celebration of learning, and the passion that one can have about their favorite subjects. Members of the Autistic community may feel that this day is especially important to them, as this can be used as a day to celebrate special interests. The Feast of Omega is celebrated with discussion and debate, and in general enthusiasm about one's interests. It is rude in general to shame someone for their interests, regardless of whether they're special interests or not, but on the Feast of Omega it is especially rude.
As it is a Feast Day, the mood of the day is much more celebratory and much less solemn than the Death Days, and it is common to celebrate with food that you enjoy, including having an actual feast, or sometimes to indulge in a little bit of ginger.
It is named after the founder of the Arcalian Chapter, Omega. This day is a celebration of learning, and the passion that one can have about their favorite subjects. Members of the Autistic community may feel that this day is especially important to them, as this can be used as a day to celebrate special interests. The Feast of Omega is celebrated with discussion and debate, and in general enthusiasm about one's interests. It is rude in general to shame someone for their interests, regardless of whether they're special interests or not, but on the Feast of Omega it is especially rude.
As it is a Feast Day, the mood of the day is much more celebratory and much less solemn than the Death Days, and it is common to celebrate with food that you enjoy, including having an actual feast, or sometimes to indulge in a little bit of ginger.
Ritual
Ritual written by Healer Isa.
Today is a day of teaching and of learning.
It is a day to honor those who would teach us, and to guide those who would learn from us.
It is a day to understand that knowledge is not gained without difficulty.
It is a day to revel in the knowledge we have gained, and in the knowledge we have given others.
May we honor the sacrifices made to gain the knowledge we are given.
May we recognize the gifts that we have to offer ourselves and others.
May we rejoice in what our knowledge and understanding bring us.
May we always seek to understand, and fulfill our potential, and guide others in fulfilling theirs.
May our knowledge lead us to wisdom, and may wisdom guide us to compassion.
If one is alone, the following is said: Shadows hide me, Stars guide me.
If one is in a group, the following is said: Shadows hide you from what may harm you, Stars guide you to the Truth.
Today is a day of teaching and of learning.
It is a day to honor those who would teach us, and to guide those who would learn from us.
It is a day to understand that knowledge is not gained without difficulty.
It is a day to revel in the knowledge we have gained, and in the knowledge we have given others.
May we honor the sacrifices made to gain the knowledge we are given.
May we recognize the gifts that we have to offer ourselves and others.
May we rejoice in what our knowledge and understanding bring us.
May we always seek to understand, and fulfill our potential, and guide others in fulfilling theirs.
May our knowledge lead us to wisdom, and may wisdom guide us to compassion.
If one is alone, the following is said: Shadows hide me, Stars guide me.
If one is in a group, the following is said: Shadows hide you from what may harm you, Stars guide you to the Truth.