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There's a party that students have every time break ends. It's marked by cleaning, sleeping and putting video games away. Some of us party harder than others and ditch all games in their entirety. Remember that all work and no play makes Leif a dull boy! Or Julie a dull girl, or... Well, you know. Speaking of festivals! Since we're having many this time of year, here's an article on the value of festivals in campaigns. Four samples to get you started are contained therein (the last one is my favorite).

Festivals Give Campaigns Verisimilitude
Want to add body to your world without tangential side quests? Parades and banquets happen all over the world for many different reasons. Your players can give their characters some hard-earned rest and relaxation, unless something sinister awaits! Here are a few sample fêtes to get you started.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art64052.asp

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