Cultural Calendar (The Kalmar Union)

Below are a selection of the events that the people of the The Kalmar Union TL enjoy.

30th
'May Day Eve'. Celebrated in various Kalmar and Imperial countries, it forms an extra holiday before May Day.

1st
'May Day'. Across Europe celebrations to mark the start of the Summer growing are held, most with a local feel to them. Special May Day military parades are staged in many countries, but particularly Hungary, Tver and Vladimir.

15th
Traditionally the start of the Seven Nations Cup between Kanienmark and the Six Nations. It is usually started with a match between the current title holders and Kanienmark (or the top ranked Six Nation team). (See Háflaeykir)

5th
The anniversary of the death of Joanna I of Wantzenau (OTL Joan of Arc). A group of school girls are formed into a 'medieval' army group with one of their number invested with knight's armour. The group then parades from the town of Hordt, along the Rhine, 'attacking' various buildings and staging mock battles along the route. (see Hordt)

25th
'Christmas Day'. The birth of Christ is celebrated in most Christian states (Europe & North-East Lefia).