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Background
Red Season Day, or Hallogivingmas as it is known in Mexico, is an annual holiday founded on September 17, 2005 by a man seeking to hear the sound of folding paper. Or at least that's what it says in Wikipedia. It is officially observed on the first Saturday in October. On this day a grandiose wingding ornamented with food and merriment takes place, or at the first opportunity afforded thereafter.
Purpose
It is a day in which to celebrate the beginning of festive weather; the beginning of the holiday season; and with the holidays, the beginning of giving, thanking, and more giving. It's a time to enjoy the company of family and friends in complete recreation.
It is a "people's" holiday; not invented through commercialization or instituted by any government system. A major role of Red Season Day is to bring friends together who would otherwise be with their own respective families during the holidays, often traveling out of town for such occasions. This gives local community family and friends a chance to celebrate these festivals of the season all at once, without interference to family traditions and priorities.
Current & Past Events
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Panama City, Florida, United States
This was the first gathering in celebration of Red Season Day. Brian & Emily Delmar were the domestic hosts of this inaugural event, and they didn't even say they regretted it, in writing. We met for dinner. John Tate spoke a few words. Impossibly miniature fireworks almost maimed a child. Words cannot describe the experience. Actually, words could describe the experience if they wanted to, but they are on strike until after the election when they will be worth something again.
Panama City, Florida, United States
Everybody gathered at the Danny & Rhema Georgiadis residence beginning at 11:30 AM CDT. Lunch was served between 12:30 PM CDT and 1:00 PM CDT. Games were available in the form of table tennis, foosball, darts, football, Frisbee, and diaper changing. There was free parking in the driveway for those who arrived early.
Panama City, Florida, United States
This year's gathering took place at the Humphrey residence beginning at 11:30 AM CDT. Lunch was served between 12:00 PM CDT and 1:00 PM CDT. Games were available in the form of foosball, PlayStation2, and verb conjugation. Parking was available in front and two houses south at 2605.
Discussion Archive
Thanks to all for coming, and especially to those who brought a food item to share. An extra special thank you to the couple (you know who you are) who brought extra apple pie. It was a packed house with 25 attendees large and small.
Next year's gathering will take place at Neil and Glenda Delmar's brand spanking new abode. Thank you, Glenda. Also, next year's menu will be retooled with added features and possibly more food items to choose from. Some of those features will include a notification system to remind everyone what food they registered for. In addition, once registered, you will be able to go back and change your choices up to 24 hours prior to the event. There will also be a comment section for those who want to provide appraisals of past gatherings or suggestions for future gatherings.
Pictures from this year's gathering are in the gallery section. Thank you again, and I hope everyone has a wonderful autumn and holiday season this year!
Panama City, Florida, United States
This year's gathering will take place at the "other" Delmar residence beginning at 11:30 AM CDT. Neil and Glenda are honored to be the hosts for this really red, wholesome event. Know that we will spare no tacky holiday decoration in order to make this year's Red Season Day as memorable as possible!
Lunch will be served between 12:00 PM CDT and 1:00 PM CDT. Everyone who arrives unexpectedly will get to play a great new game this year called "Twist The Knob." In the past it has been called opening the door, but we think it will be more fun with the new name.
Please refer to the recent notification for details of recent changes.
Past Event Pictures
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