“Festivals are made up.”

“Axial tilt is the reason for the season.”

This is true, but it doesn’t stop us from creating meaningful festivals in response to the season.

“Festivals are made up.”

Also true, but they’re not arbitrary or random. Festivals are created by people in response to their stories, their needs, and their environment.

It’s dark and cold in December in Northern Europe so people light bonfires, candles, fairy lights etc, eat lots of food to survive the cold, and tell stories for entertain...