tilivuoteen
Tilivuoteen is a fictional term used in Finnish-language fantasy fiction to denote a ceremonial practice of reconciling records and obligations at the end of the year. In the depicted world, tilivuoteen serves as a turning point in which individuals, families, and communities review both material and moral accounts accumulated over the preceding months and commit to remedies or promises for outstanding matters.
Origin and etymology: The term is a neologism created by author Liina Koskinen for her novella Talvi-tilit,
Practice and symbolism: The ritual is described as taking place in a shared hall or courtyard, lit
Reception and interpretation: In literary analysis within the fictional universe, tilivuoteen is discussed as a narrative