Rerena's Grace

The days of Harvest have come and gone, yet the golden grains of the coming winter's wheat still grows in the fields, its golden husks plumping with the necessary grains to sustain the village for the cold months ahead. Whether it was heavy rains or a late planting that caused this field not to be barren yet as the days shorten on their way to the solstice, it does not matter. By the grace of the Goddess, this field will yet be harvested, its crop filling storage rooms and bellies as cold winds turn to even colder snows. That is why the Clay Giants celebrate these waning days, the time from Harvest to the first frost being a blessing from the Goddess herself.   Rerena's Grace is the time celebrated between the days of Harvest and the first hard frost that ends the growing season. While not a singular holiday or observed on a specific day, this period is one of hard work and grace, where fields that were hindered throughout the year can still be harvested and utilized, albeit at a time that is not ideal for harvest. That is why this time is known as Rerena's Grace, the days when the Goddess holds back the impending winter, allowing her beloved people to prepare and cultivate the lands she has gifted them.   If by some luck these days of grace are not needed for continued harvest and preparation of the fields, then these days are a time of work and storing. The crops that were harvested either during Harvest or the days of Rerena's Grace must be stored properly, ground into flours, made into alcohols, breads, and other foods that will bless the tables of the Clay Giants as their lands are blanketed in snow. Rerena's Grace is the final days before winter will be upon them, before their preparations become necessities. No matter the amount or what type of work must occur during these days, there is a celebration afoot, even if only at heart.