Kaslmas

Kaslmas is a fictional term used in world-building and speculative fiction to denote a winter festival of the Kasl people, a hypothetical culture created for stories, games, or linguistic experiments. It is not a real-world holiday.

Origins and etymology vary by source. In most writings, Kaslmas is connected to the Kasl language, with proposed roots that scholars interpret as references to gathering, light, or the turning of the year, but there is no universally accepted derivation.

Typical practices include a communal feast, the lighting of lanterns or candles to symbolize memory and hope, and a storytelling circle in which elders recount past events and younger participants share myths. Gift exchanges and acts of mutual aid are common, reinforcing social bonds. Some versions emphasize music or ritual dance, the building of temporary shrines, or the sharing of hot beverages.

Kaslmas is commonly portrayed as marking the transition from darkness to light and as a time to support those in need. In many works, it serves as a narrative anchor for themes of resilience, community, and renewal.

Usage in media and fandom: Because Kaslmas is a constructed concept, it appears in world-building guides, role-playing game supplements, and fan wikis, often with region-specific customs. Related topics include seasonal festival, winter solstice, and conlangs used in world-building.