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Survival: A Celebration of Life

With that dark period of history passed, many residents have come together to form a celebration of their survival. This applies to both the living, who celebrate the fact that they did not fall victim to the diseases, and to the Unliving, who celebrate their rights as a new race. Though traditions for this anniversary are still being formed, it is both a celebratory and somber occasion for those involved. This occasion is observed starting mid-February, and continues until the beginning of March.

Living Customs

Wearing revealing clothing or undergarments to show off their healthy skin. This hearkens back to the height of the Great Pandemic, where people were often required to submit to physical exams before traveling.
By contrast, dressing up as Zombies is not uncommon. Though the costumes are generally crude (and possibly offensive, depending on which of the Unliving you ask), they are generally used by the more forgiving to show solidarity and brotherhood to the Unliving. Children often make paper zombie masks in school at this time of year while reviewing this period of history.
Greeting others by giving them a kiss on the cheek. This symbolizes your trust in the other person, as the infections were spread by contact.
A period of silence is observed for those who fell to the disease.

Unliving Customs

Traditions for the Unliving are much different than the traditions of the living. They see it not only as a celebration of the birth of their species, but also as a time of victory for their independence. At this time of the year, the Unliving of assorted kinds come together to retell the tale of their victory, and have even begun to put together folk songs.

It is more common at this part of the year to see the Unliving interacting with the rest of Subeta, choosing to leave their secret homes in Shadowglen in order to celebrate. This celebration, for them, is synonymous with racial pride. During this time, the Zombie Den often has more wares to sell, showcasing hand-made crafts from the Unliving population.

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