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Saint Michael's Day (also known as Michaelmas) is a holy day to [[Erato]] honoring [[Saint Michael the Archer]]. In most areas, husbands and wives exchange flowers, paramours write poems for their intended and even children give little heart-shaped wreaths to one another. In regions where [[Erato]] is particularly honored, there are archery competitions throughout the day, with the victor being proclaimed "Lord of Love" and (if he is unwed) granted free visits to the a brothel dedicated to Erato for the following week. The day is also marked with a mass at noon, where the local priest entreats those harboring a secret love to reveal that love to the object of their affection.<noinclude>[[Category:Erato]]</noinclude> | |start_date= Sheldsmet 28 | ||
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|description= Saint Michael's Day (also known as Michaelmas) is a holy day to [[Erato]] honoring [[Saint Michael the Archer]]. In most areas, husbands and wives exchange flowers, paramours write poems for their intended and even children give little heart-shaped wreaths to one another. In regions where [[Erato]] is particularly honored, there are archery competitions throughout the day, with the victor being proclaimed "Lord of Love" and (if he is unwed) granted free visits to the a brothel dedicated to Erato for the following week. The day is also marked with a mass at noon, where the local priest entreats those harboring a secret love to reveal that love to the object of their affection. | |||
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<noinclude>[[Category:Holidays]][[Category:Religious Holidays]][[Category:Erato]]</noinclude> | |||
Latest revision as of 16:33, 26 August 2026
Sheldsmet 28
Observed by: Commonplace
Type: Religious
Frequency: Annual
Saint Michael's Day (also known as Michaelmas) is a holy day to Erato honoring Saint Michael the Archer. In most areas, husbands and wives exchange flowers, paramours write poems for their intended and even children give little heart-shaped wreaths to one another. In regions where Erato is particularly honored, there are archery competitions throughout the day, with the victor being proclaimed "Lord of Love" and (if he is unwed) granted free visits to the a brothel dedicated to Erato for the following week. The day is also marked with a mass at noon, where the local priest entreats those harboring a secret love to reveal that love to the object of their affection.
