The Quadrate: Calendar of Kemet
Typically when the snows started to melt and trade began to flow more readily again.
Traditionally when planting began and grazing rights were negotiated.
A time for surveying land, large scale building projects and frontier migration.
When sown plants entered their rapid growth cycle and daytime hours start to reach their peak.
Many festivals celebrate the mid-point of the year and the longest day is a time of great celebration.
Traditionally the hottest month of the year and the final stretch before the turn toward the colder months.
Tithes are collected and grain stores are counted before being sent for processing and long term storage.
With early frosts approaching, the farmland and storehouses are prepared for winter.
A time when the fleets return home for annual maintenance and repairs.
Historically the mountain passes become more dangerous from inclement weather and trade through these regions wanes.
A period of cleaning out the old and preparing the home or the business for a new year.
Marked the end of the fiscal year when merchants would pay taxes and renew their ledgers for the next year.
📅 V. The Days of the Tenday
Named for the markets that would spring up in central squares across the land, offering farmers a way to sell their goods directly for a better profit.
It’s said that departing on this day will bring favor and safe passage to those travelling.
This was a day when communities would bring what they grew or harvested at home to share and trade with their neighbors.
Traditionally this is when the magistrates or local leaders would open their halls to hear the grievances of their people.
Honors the hardworking laborers who helped build the cities and settlements into what they are today.
The craft guilds would often stop work on large scale production and allow their most skilled tradesmen to work on vanity projects while teaching vital skills to their apprentices.
A day when the local libraries and houses of worship would open their doors to offer the public the opportunity to read and learn.
Celebrates those who have dedicated their lives in service to protect the people.
A feast day that many religions took as a time to honor their gods and the populace spent time at home with their families.
A day when the markets would close so the merchants could rest and the citizens would dim their fires and dedicate time at night to telling stories and sitting beneath the stars.