Grand Celebrations

Celebrate the most important moments of your world!


Brought to you by Imagica and CoolG

 
"Life's a party, and I am the pinata!"
— The Incredibles
 

As the holiday season approaches, we can't help but wonder what grand celebrations bring joy to the people in your worlds. Whether it's a magical feast, an epic festival, or a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event, we want to know how your worlds come alive through their unique holidays and traditions. Let’s see how food, song, and cheer shape the cultures and histories of your creations!

So, are you up for a challenge?

 

The Prompt


Join us in celebrating the magic of your worlds!



Write about a grand celebration in your world. Who partakes in it, how is it celebrated and is it significant in any way? If so, then why? What unique traditions and vibrant customs bring it to life?

It can be any kind of celebration; religious, cultural, a special anniversary or something entirely unique to your world.

Let your imagination run wild and let us be a part of the joy and festivity that defines this jubilant occasion!

 

Challenge rules


Even the wildest parties need a few ground rules to keep the fun going!


  • Submission Period
  • Entries are open from November 20 to December 15. Make sure to submit your amazing work before the deadline!  
  • No Word Limit
  • Feel free to express your creativity without worrying about a word count. Write as much or as little as you need to convey your celebration in all its glory!  
  • No Specific Template
  • While we suggest using the Tradition template for your article, we both believe creativity should take center stage! Therefore, there’s no required format for your submission. Write in the style that best suits your world! Feel free to explore any medium you like, whether it’s articles, drawings, prose, poems, songs, or even epics. Choose whatever inspires you the most!  
  • Submission Method
  • Please submit your entries by commenting on this article. We are very eager to be part of your feasts and explore your worlds!  
  • Shortlisting
  • Get ready for some friendly competition! We’ll unveil a shortlist of articles on December 23, handpicked by CoolG and me in equal measure. May the best article dazzle brighter than Grandma's Christmas sweater!  
  • Winners Announcement
  • And... drumroll, please! The final three winners will be unveiled on December 25; yet another reason to eagerly anticipate Christmas Day. So dust off your holiday hats, because who knows? You might just be the one to transform the holiday cheer into festive bragging rights!
 

Shiny Trophies


...because every celebration deserves a little sparkle!


  • Participation Badge
  • Mesmerizing lights, cheerful spirits, and festive feasts... What better way to conclude our celebration than with a shiny new badge? Every one of you amazing participants in our competition will receive a specially crafted participation badge designed just for this challenge by the talented CoolG! Feel free to put it in your entry!

    Grand Celebrations Participation Badge by CoolG

     
  • Winners' Badges and Prizes
  • Bronze Winner by CoolG

    Gold Winner by CoolG

    Silver Winner by CoolG

    As for our three fabulous winners, the celebration only gets better! Each will receive, not only a unique cool badge, but also delightful artwork related to their entry by CoolG. Now that’s a keepsake to treasure forever!
 

Let the feasts begin!


It's not a party without you!


As we dive into the spirit of the season, we can’t wait to see the incredible celebrations you all create in your worlds! Whether it’s a grand festival, a heartfelt family gathering or an unexpected moment of joy, your stories will surely bring a sprinkle of magic to our community. So gather your thoughts, dive into your worlds, unleash your creativity and let the festivities begin!  

Party Invitations

  Here are all the wonderful parties we were invited to join so far! Make sure to check them out, celebrate with them and show them some love!  









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Oct 28, 2024 12:12 by Mochi

Looking forward to this challenge!

I hope you have a great day!   Explore the endless planets brimming with life of the Yonderverse! Go after creatures, discover new places, and learn about the people you find along the way.   Come prep for Summer Camp with me!
Oct 28, 2024 12:31 by Imagica

I'm very excited about this challenge! I hope you'll join us Mochi! <3

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Nov 20, 2024 14:56 by CoolG

I'm looking forward to your entry ^^

Explore the dark and mysterious Inferncenem, the bright and wonderful Caelumen, the dark but magical Ysteria, the vibrant and bustling Auxul or the world of contrasts Mytharae!   Have a good one!   Join the Discord and chat with like-minded people!
Oct 28, 2024 13:07 by Alan Byers

Alright, what a fun idea! I'll definitely participate. And great work on the badges, CoolG!

Explore Waking Materia and the myriad planes of the Eridún Crux Region.
"It's like reading TvTropes" -- Kroww
Summer Camp 2024 Greatest Hits | Spooktober 2024 Hub | WorldEmber 2024 Hub
Oct 28, 2024 16:03 by Imagica

It will be great to have you with us in this! I can't wait to read your entry!

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Nov 9, 2024 12:59 by CoolG

Thanks Alan ^^

Explore the dark and mysterious Inferncenem, the bright and wonderful Caelumen, the dark but magical Ysteria, the vibrant and bustling Auxul or the world of contrasts Mytharae!   Have a good one!   Join the Discord and chat with like-minded people!
Oct 30, 2024 01:58 by Ephraïm Boateng

Always fun to come up with reasons for people to celebrate and have fun! Plus, it'll go well with Worldember in December too! I'll most definitely participate in this challenge!

Oct 30, 2024 08:32 by Imagica

That's so good to hear! <3

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Dec 11, 2024 22:51 by Ephraïm Boateng

Promise made, promise kept! Here's my entry:

The Day of Ascension
Tradition / Ritual | Dec 23, 2024
Thanks so much for setting up this challenge!

Dec 11, 2024 23:53 by Imagica

We were very happy to! Thank you for joining :D

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Nov 1, 2024 13:16

What a great challenge and the badges are very creative and tempting. Let's see if I can find a suitable tradition for this.

Summer Camp is back! Rippling waves lead you to my answers of this year's prompts.
Nov 1, 2024 13:54 by Imagica

Thank you so much and yes, the badges are awesome! CoolG is super talented <3 I would love to read one of your articles for this!

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Nov 20, 2024 14:57 by CoolG

I already know you'll have an amazing entry :D

Explore the dark and mysterious Inferncenem, the bright and wonderful Caelumen, the dark but magical Ysteria, the vibrant and bustling Auxul or the world of contrasts Mytharae!   Have a good one!   Join the Discord and chat with like-minded people!
Dec 10, 2024 18:43

I'm not quite finished yet, but the text is ready and I had a lot of fun developing the festival. Thank you for the great challenge.  

Inzisana - Sunfestival
Tradition / Ritual | Jun 24, 2025

Summer Camp is back! Rippling waves lead you to my answers of this year's prompts.
Dec 10, 2024 18:50 by CoolG

Whooo!!

Explore the dark and mysterious Inferncenem, the bright and wonderful Caelumen, the dark but magical Ysteria, the vibrant and bustling Auxul or the world of contrasts Mytharae!   Have a good one!   Join the Discord and chat with like-minded people!
Dec 10, 2024 19:03 by Imagica

Thank you for joining, Blue! I can't wait to read this <3

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Nov 21, 2024 23:06
Nov 22, 2024 06:41 by Imagica

Thank you so much for entering, Demongrey! I hope you had fun <3

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Nov 22, 2024 16:49 by CoolG

Eeee thanks for participating!! :D

Explore the dark and mysterious Inferncenem, the bright and wonderful Caelumen, the dark but magical Ysteria, the vibrant and bustling Auxul or the world of contrasts Mytharae!   Have a good one!   Join the Discord and chat with like-minded people!
Nov 22, 2024 18:32 by H.B. Bacon

Here is my entry! This was such a fun challenge! I kinda hyper-fixated on it...

Grandpa Higgins Birthday Bonanza
Generic article | Nov 23, 2024

The largest party you're ever to see!

Nov 22, 2024 19:54 by Imagica

Thank you for your entry Kiyomo! I can't wait to read this <3

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Nov 25, 2024 10:32 by CoolG

Thank you for submitting your entry!

Explore the dark and mysterious Inferncenem, the bright and wonderful Caelumen, the dark but magical Ysteria, the vibrant and bustling Auxul or the world of contrasts Mytharae!   Have a good one!   Join the Discord and chat with like-minded people!
Nov 24, 2024 21:24
Nov 24, 2024 22:22 by Imagica

Thank you for your entry!

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Nov 25, 2024 10:33 by CoolG

Tysm for participating <3

Explore the dark and mysterious Inferncenem, the bright and wonderful Caelumen, the dark but magical Ysteria, the vibrant and bustling Auxul or the world of contrasts Mytharae!   Have a good one!   Join the Discord and chat with like-minded people!
Dec 1, 2024 07:29 by Asmod

Fashion Week
Tradition / Ritual | May 12, 2025
  Do you give out the participation ones or is it self claim?

Dec 1, 2024 09:30 by Imagica

Thank you for joining us! Go on and grab that participation badge <3

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Dec 3, 2024 18:47

Finished my entry for this challenge:

Cahaya Celebrations
Tradition / Ritual | Mar 12, 2025
Maybe one of the cultural variations is known to you :)

Dec 3, 2024 21:11 by Imagica

Thanks for entering! It's a delight to have you here <3

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Dec 5, 2024 08:44 by Benard Calvin "Hunter" Hendrick VIII
Dec 6, 2024 00:01 by Imagica

Thank you so much for entering <3

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Dec 8, 2024 10:55

Phew! This is probably the most effort I've put into a single article in 2024. I hope you enjoy it!

O'jiborez: The Festival of Gleaning
Tradition / Ritual | Dec 8, 2024

The annual Freelands celebration you don’t want to miss!

  Thank you so much for hosting this challenge.

Now playing: The final chapter of the Longest Journey: The Stillwater Scrolls!   Ironsworn RPG Actual Play Fiction: Tales of the Inner Council!
Dec 8, 2024 11:45 by Imagica

Thank you so much for your entry! Welcome to the party :D

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Dec 10, 2024 18:49 by CoolG

Whoo enjoy the partaayyy!!

Explore the dark and mysterious Inferncenem, the bright and wonderful Caelumen, the dark but magical Ysteria, the vibrant and bustling Auxul or the world of contrasts Mytharae!   Have a good one!   Join the Discord and chat with like-minded people!
Dec 9, 2024 20:32

Celebration of a Promised Future
Tradition / Ritual | Feb 10, 2025
  Here we go

Embark on a mesmerizing adventure as Nnce the Lady of Moonshadow travels through enchanting dimensions where magic and wonder collide.
Dec 10, 2024 18:49 by CoolG

Thanks for your entry!! We're so glad you joined :D

Explore the dark and mysterious Inferncenem, the bright and wonderful Caelumen, the dark but magical Ysteria, the vibrant and bustling Auxul or the world of contrasts Mytharae!   Have a good one!   Join the Discord and chat with like-minded people!
Dec 10, 2024 19:05 by Imagica

So good to have you with us nnce! :D

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Dec 11, 2024 15:08 by Elspeth

I've written something! It took me longer than I thought to get it done, but it's here. I had a lot of fun writing it. Great challenge.

Hustankåmmar
Tradition / Ritual | Dec 12, 2024

So many worlds to choose from...
Dec 11, 2024 23:55 by Imagica

Thank you so much for joining us elspeth! I'm very eager to read through your entry <3

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Dec 12, 2024 08:45 by Elspeth

<3

So many worlds to choose from...
Dec 11, 2024 23:00 by Sorianna Choate
Dec 11, 2024 23:56 by Imagica

Happy celebration to you to! Welcome to the party, we are thrilled to have you <3

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Dec 12, 2024 10:47

From the steppes of Aran'sha there come tidings of my entry, a festival of joy and memories:

Shir'kardyr - The dance of bones
Tradition / Ritual | Dec 13, 2024

Join me at the sandy beaches of Aran'sha for new adventures.
Dec 15, 2024 09:15 by Imagica

I am so glad you entered our challenge! Thank you <3

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Dec 15, 2024 15:06

There wasn't any chance I was going to pass something by you two up. Thanks again for hosting this fun challenge.

Join me at the sandy beaches of Aran'sha for new adventures.
Dec 12, 2024 18:03
Dec 15, 2024 09:15 by Imagica

Thank you so much for your entry! I can't wait to read though this :)

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Dec 15, 2024 03:59 by Alikzander Wulfe
Dec 15, 2024 09:16 by Imagica

Thanks for joining us Wulfe! And yes, you are in time <3

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Dec 15, 2024 07:39

I have an entry!

Island New Year Celebrations
Tradition / Ritual | May 31, 2025

The dawning new year is celebrated in many different ways all across the Cluster Islands.

Funny thing is, when this challenge first came up I thought "Sounds neat, but I don't have anything for it, oh well." Saw the reminder earlier today and realized "Wait, haven't I just been writing all about this?!"

From The River to The Ocean, a civilization grows up. Under them both lies The Deeps.
Dec 15, 2024 09:17 by Imagica

I'm so happy to see you made it! Welcome to the party <3

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Dec 15, 2024 13:24 by Eric Andrew

Finally done with mine! Finishing it was a little harder because I just kept getting distracted by stuff ^^;
Working on this was pretty fun and it gave me an excuse to shape out more of this part of the world uwu  

Harvest Festival
Tradition / Ritual | Jul 8, 2025

"What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?"
Yet Aclara welcomes those who dare not walk the middle road.

Dec 15, 2024 21:06 by Imagica

Thank you so much for entering! It's a joy to have you with us <3

I survived Summer Camp! Check out what I wrote in my Summer Camp Hub Article
 
Come visit my world of Kena'an for tales of fantasy and magic! Or, if you want something darker, Crux Umbra awaits.
Dec 15, 2024 22:55 by Secere Laetes

Finally a big celebration at my place.   https://www.worldanvil.com/w/yenort-secere-laetes/a/dhesasagrayn-ritual

Dec 16, 2024 00:09 by Alan Byers

Here's my contribution! I'm happy this extended past exams so I was able to have a real go at it! Thanks for hosting, Imagica and CoolG.  

Juran Celebrations of Endurance
Tradition / Ritual | Dec 22, 2024

A popular series of Springtide festivals celebrating victory over God-Eater Otrinax and its draconic armies.

Explore Waking Materia and the myriad planes of the Eridún Crux Region.
"It's like reading TvTropes" -- Kroww
Summer Camp 2024 Greatest Hits | Spooktober 2024 Hub | WorldEmber 2024 Hub
Dec 17, 2024 17:29 by CoolG

Of course ^^ So glad you participated <3

Explore the dark and mysterious Inferncenem, the bright and wonderful Caelumen, the dark but magical Ysteria, the vibrant and bustling Auxul or the world of contrasts Mytharae!   Have a good one!   Join the Discord and chat with like-minded people!