others whatever your differences you would ensure that the darkness never extinguished the light Of course Life Day isn't unique Many planets and cultures have midwinter celebrations of their own born from ancient times when people huddled on the coldest of nights dreaming of the warmth of days to come On Coruscant there is Solstice Tide on New Alderaan there is the Festival of Winter's Heart The Ewoks of the sanctuary sanctuary moon of Endor tell tales of the White Fall while the Mon Calamari celebrate the Turning of the Year's Tide Even the Hutts wicked as so many of their number seem on the surface mark the Funton a Charakoon or the Festival of the Thousand Suns when clan rivalries and blood feuds are forgotten at least for one night and revelry lasts until the dawn breaks on a new day Whatever the lore the celebrations themselves bear startling similarities Gifts are exchanged and loved ones dine together sharing feasts both grand and humble There are songs and there are games Dwellings are decorated decorated and traditions observed but most of all there are
stories shared with friends and relatives around crackling fires and flickering glow rods Between these pages you will find just a small selection selection of these festive tales legends and myths that speak of love and kinship peace and caring and most important important of all hope for tomorrow Here's to a happy Life Day for us all now and forever ix
