Hyrule's Holidays

Hyrule's Holidays

(According to me. ..games that are bolded are where the event is referenced/found. Non bold is which eras would also celebrate)

Spring:

Carnival of Time- MM

-A celebration in Termina featuring fireworks, masks, and a countdown to midnight to celebrate the passage of time, as a New Years event

Korok/Kokiri Ceremony- OoT, WW, BOTW

-A Korok/Kokiri ceremony in which the forest children go plant saplings from the Great Deku Tree in an effort to maintain/grow the forests of Hyrule and/or Great Sea.

Champion Festival- BOTW

- A festival in honor of the Champions of the Ancient Calamity, which had become a memorial holiday after the events of the 100 year Calamity. It features songs passed down from ancient times, the crafting of wreaths and other festivities. In Zora's Domain, they venerate the Lightscale Trident.

Summer:

Picori Festival- MC, FS, FSA

- A celebration of the arrival of the Picori, in thanks for the Picori/Four Sword, and the Picori's silent aid. This festival is largely focused on food and games

Wing Ceremony- SkSw

-A celebration of the Rise of Skyloft, and the Goddesses' Chosen Hero, combined with a test for students to graduate the Knight Academy.

Sages Days- (post OoT), ALttP, ALBW, LoZ, AoL

-Seven days of festivities for each or the Sages who sealed the Dark World. Each day is specified for one sage with festivities related to their realm and role, with a bonfire and dancing on the last day. One of these days features a magician's contest (found in the Legend of Zelda Cartoon)

Fall:

Hyrule Festival- OoT, TP

- A celebration of Hyrule's Unification after the Civil War, there is an emphasis on unity, and gifts from the leaders of the realms and sub-regions of Hyrule are often exchanged.

Winter:

Festival of Light- TP, BOTW

- A celebration of the Light & Light Spirits, featuring masks, fruit balloon fireworks (found in Link's Crossbow Training), and other festivities