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Esoteric Celebrations and Ritual Lexicon
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- 1. Disguised ball rooted in early modern European courtly tradition
- 3. Nocturnal, often raucous celebration involving copious drinking
- 7. Pre-Christian nature-based observances influencing many modern festivals
- 8. Ancient weekly festivity marking sacred rest in Judaic tradition
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- 2. Wild uproar often ensuing after revelries break decorum
- 4. Sources of light or symbolic figures in night festival displays
- 5. Astronomical event inspiring midsummer or midwinter ritual observances
- 6. Christian feast commemorating a manifestation, often of the Magi
- 9. Pre-Lenten festivity characterized by parades and public merriment
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