Holidays in Centralia

Several holidays are observed in Centralia. Most government offices and private businesses close in observation of nationally recognized holidays.

Observations and celebrations

Solstices and Equinoxes

The equinoxes and the solstices are celebrated with small festivals held around Centralia. While the true dates of the equinox and solstice change from year to year, the holidays commemorating them have been given fixed dates, because Princess Alice, in her words, "really wanted a little bit of consistency here."

Princess Alice's Birthday

The highest of all Centralian holidays, Princess Alice's birthday is celebrated each year on August 10th. How the Princess has a "birthday" on an Earth calendar when she is not from Earth and does not remember when she was "born" is anybody's guess. We think she might have just made it up. Princess Alice's Birthday is the climax of the Royal Summer Festival, which is held each year from July 30 to August 10, and is usually commemorated by the Princess herself making a public appearance at the festival.

Christmas

The second most important holiday in Centralia, and one of Princess Alice's favorites. As is the case in many countries, Christmas is marked by the arrival of Santa Claus the night of December 24 to distribute gifts to the populace. Following Princess Meredith's, uh, "diplomatic crisis" with Santa Claus many years ago, it has become tradition for the reigning princess, as well as representatives from the Centralia Honor Guard, to meet with Santa each year ahead of his visit to review logistics and develop an approved route plan. Princess Alice, however, mainly uses these meetings as an excuse to ask for more toys.

See this article from the Queen City Exclusive for more information about Christmas celebrations in Centralia.

List of holidays