In my home, we give gifts at the end of harvest - to keep us in good cheer all through the long dark to come. Since I know your home is a little like my own, it seems, I made something of it. Something I hope shall warm your heart as much as your head. The wreath is usually given at midsummer, then they are kept until mid-winter when we burn them on the longest night to ward off bad omens for the new year.
In all regards, yours, Gilia St. Loe, Daughter-Sea, She Who Sings the Ocean to Prosperity
[ With the note comes a box that has been carefully packaged, scented faintly with lavender and rosemary. On the top is the wreath of leaves, flowers and berries, bound together with twists of herbs and ribbons that make it faintly sweet, with how it has all been carefully dried. Below it is the main gift itself. A shawl, of intricate flowers woven together. ]
Not exactly. But a lot of the Liars do, they send so many gifts to each other! It caught me quite off guard. We keep fires that night and play games, rather than give gifts.
That sounds lovely. Though I think I shall be making Borscht for at least one of the meals, if that serves for any inspiration. I find myself missing it so very much.
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A gift for the winter, to keep you warm.
In my home, we give gifts at the end of harvest - to keep us in good cheer all through the long dark to come. Since I know your home is a little like my own, it seems, I made something of it. Something I hope shall warm your heart as much as your head. The wreath is usually given at midsummer, then they are kept until mid-winter when we burn them on the longest night to ward off bad omens for the new year.
In all regards, yours,
Gilia St. Loe, Daughter-Sea, She Who Sings the Ocean to Prosperity
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And for the lesson in your culture.
Do you have plans for the longest night of the year this year?
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Nothing formal, not yet. The city often likes to do things, so perhaps I will leave it for after.
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i'll take a look before midwinter.
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