The following Holidays are standard Skertru Holidays. New holy days may be added by the Council of Godhar as per a 2/3 vote. Each Holy day is briefly explained below the basic listings per Hemisphere.

Northern Hemisphere Holidays and Festivals, related by RG VolundR Lars Agnarsson, special thanks to Græna Vanswynn.

**In Germany becomes June 24.

Southern Hemisphere Holidays, by RG VolundR Lars Agnarsson.

Basic explanations of some Holidays, please refer to the chart for the dates and the gods:

Holidays/Festivals with same dates for Northern and Southern Hemispheres:

January 1. The Skertru New Year. The Skertru year is 3103 years ahead of the common calander and is based on the first compiled religious writing about our gods. The Northern Hemesphere also celebrates Holde’s Offering on this night.

February 14. Festival of Love. This is a day to celebrate Freyja and the gifts of love and human interaction that she gives to us.

July 10. Gimli. This is a holiday to celebrate the gifts the gods have given us, and how we can give gift for gift.

October 15. Runic New Year (optional, for those who use it). The Runic New Year is 250 years ahead of Common Era. It is believed that Oðinn taught the Runes to mankind in the year 250 Before Common Era (Skertru New Year see January 1).

October 31. Halja-nacht (Halloween). (optional) Halja-nacht is the night of Halja, the Goddess of Helgard. This night it is believed that the Dead walk the Earth. It is traditional for some to play pranks on this night. (es similar a Dia de los Muertos)

November 11 Hero's Day. Hero's Day is the day for remembering our heroic family members, or other heroic persons, who have died for a just cause. It is also the day to recognize those who have died for upholding their ideals.

Holidays/Festivals that vary per Hemisphere:

Midwintersblot. This is a holiday that celebrates the Aesir and the Vanir, and ask for their blessing during this season.

Fimbul Winter. This is a Holiday for Ullr and Skadhi and the constructive activities of winter are recognized and appreciated or acknowledged.

Thorrablót. The first Friday that falls between the 19th and 25th in the month following Yule. Thorrablót is a Holiday to praise all of the Gods, and ask for a milder winter, a great feast or Sumble is preferred.

Oðinn’s Vision. This is a Holiday for Oðinn and Holde and the acknowledgement of the gift Holde gave to him, and thereby him to mankind.

Ostara. Ostara is the celebrated triumph of Summer over Winter (and may be celebrated at a later date as need be). It is traditional to write prayers to Ostara on raw eggs, and throw them into the air, jump, and catch the egg. It is also traditional to tie prayers to a sacred tree at this time.

Tree Planting. This day it is requested that we plant a tree, Oðinn and Fjorgynn are given offerings.

Walpurga. Walpurga is the day following Walpurgisnacht, Walpurga is generally known as May Day in the Northern Hemisphere. It is traditional that the Maypole Dance be performed on this day (a fertility rite). Freyr and Freyja are given offerings.

Charming of the Plow. This day is sacred to Thruð, daughter of Þórr, on this day the equipment used for gardening and farming are blessed.

Midsummer Eve. This is a day for Freyja and the preparations are made for the Midsummer Holiday (possible wedding arrangements are finalised).

Midsummer. Midsummer is the celebration of the longest day. It is traditional for marriages or betrothals to be celebrated on this day.

Brygg-dag. Brygg-dag is Brewer's Day. It is about this time that the grains are harvested for making Ales for Yule. It is also traditional to bake bread during this time.

Winternights (Fall Evennight). Winternights is the acknowledged triumph of Winter over Summer. It is traditional to hold a great feast at this time (similar to the American Thanksgiving).

Harvest Festival. This is a holiday celebrating the fertility of the land.

Yule (12 days). The twelve days of Yule are a time of celebration and merriment. It is believed that the Vanic twins, Freyr and Freyja, were born during this time, on the final night of Yule it is custom to eat herring as an offering of thanks to Holde..