Hogswatch

Hogswatch is a midwinter celebration observed in the Discworld, a fantasy realm created by Terry Pratchett. It is a holiday that takes place on the seventeen of December in the Ankh-Morpork calendar, marking the midpoint between Midsummer and the First Day of Winter.

During Hogswatch, official celebrations are generally mild and subdued, with local authorities taking measures to ensure public order and safety. However, private citizens often choose to mark the occasion with private festivities, featuring the exchange of gifts, feasting, and merriment. Alternative celebrations include throwing Snow-globes over the city's walls, though this practice has largely fallen out of favor due to costs associated with replacing the decorative spheres.

Commercial activities take on a significant role during Hogswatch, with shops, taverns, and other establishments capitalizing on the demand for festive goods and services. Beyond the commercial trappings, Hogswatch may be seen as a time to diffuse the intensity of the holiday season, or to acquire relief from Midwinter, and a time to engage in respectful anarchy.