Changes

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Though the Mazes use a '''calendar''' that is very similar to that of the real world, there are still a number of differences, which will be explained in detail in this page.

Calendar resets meant going all the way back to the first day of the first month, in what would then become another year 0. Every time they occurred, regardless of what the day of the week was on the last day of last year, the first day of the first year in a new era is also automatically reset to an Advenday. There is much symbolism in doing so, but generally it is because it is considered lucky (see below for more details).

= Calendar system =

* '''Break years''' are considered to be the years of ending. They are seen as the best years to complete a project, to finish learning and training, or to put an end to a particular situation or endeavor. Though some perceive break years as unlucky or associated with death, others see it as lucky years in its own ways, as break years are always followed by advent years. People born during Break years are seen as unpredictable, capable of both the best and the worst, full untapped potential.

** Taking what is considered to be the Mazes' equivalent of a 'sabbatical' year is best done on a Break year.

= Holidays and special days =

* '''First Earthsday of Octama''': Vermilion Bird Day / Suzaku Day. A mid-season day of observance celebrating the Vermilion Bird god.

* '''First Firesday of Nonama''': Day of Gluttony. A Demonic day of observance celebrating gluttony and its associated Demon Lord, Beelzebub.

* '''Second week of Nonama''': Trade Festival. Seven days during which nearly every shop, outlet, and business may offer large discounts on their merchandise, which they have in greater quantity than usual. Discounts ranging from 25% to 75% off are common, restaurants typically offer one free meal for every order, bars may offer free drinks or hold multiple happy hours during the week.