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'''Map observances''' are special days celebrated by the map community. | '''Map observances''' are special days celebrated by the map community. | ||
== Enbylover Day == | == Enbylover Day == | ||
'''Spring equinox (March 20 in | '''Spring equinox (March 20 in 2026)''' | ||
This is a special day for all [[Enbylove | enbylovers]]. For the first time it was observed in 2024, the spring equinox was suggested by members of [[Map fediverse | map fediverse]] in 2023. | This is a special day for all [[Enbylove | enbylovers]]. For the first time it was observed in 2024, the spring equinox was suggested by members of [[Map fediverse | map fediverse]] in 2023. | ||
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This date is a holiday for [[Girllove | girllovers]]. It is named like so because on this day in 1856 Lewis Carroll met Alice Liddell. Some maps do not observe this date due to ethical concerns around Carroll's behavior<ref>In addition to being a mathematician and a writer, Carroll was also interested in photography. On more than one occasion little girls posed nude for him, and some of these photos were released after his death. While this may have had different context in his era, it may not be an appropriate detail to celebrate now</ref>. | This date is a holiday for [[Girllove | girllovers]]. It is named like so because on this day in 1856 Lewis Carroll met Alice Liddell. Some maps do not observe this date due to ethical concerns around Carroll's behavior<ref>In addition to being a mathematician and a writer, Carroll was also interested in photography. On more than one occasion little girls posed nude for him, and some of these photos were released after his death. While this may have had different context in his era, it may not be an appropriate detail to celebrate now</ref>. | ||
== Korephile Day == | |||
'''May 25''' | |||
This day is a holiday for [[Uncommon_MAP_identities#Korephile | korephiles]]. Together with the Korephile Remembrance Day, it has been established in 2025 by a map fediverse member to commemorate life and death of their friend. | |||
== Korephile Remembrance Day == | |||
'''May 30''' | |||
This is a day to remember hardships experienced by the korephile members of the map community. | |||
== Map Remembrance Week == | == Map Remembrance Week == | ||
'''June 6 - June 12''' | '''June 6 - June 12''' | ||
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This date is the anniversary of creation of the [[MAP flag | map flag]]. It is celebrated as a general holiday for all maps since 2019. | This date is the anniversary of creation of the [[MAP flag | map flag]]. It is celebrated as a general holiday for all maps since 2019. | ||
== Boylover Day == | == Boylover Day == | ||
'''Summer and winter solstices (June | '''Summer and winter solstices (December 21 in 2025, June 21 in 2026)''' | ||
Alternatively called '''International Boylove Day''', this is a holiday for [[Boylove | boylovers]]. It is most commonly observed by lighting a blue candle as a sign of appreciation of boys and other boylovers in one's life. Some put this candle in their window as a secret sign. This is one of the oldest map celebrations, observed since 1998<ref>[https://www.boywiki.org/en/International_Boylove_Day International Boylove Day], BoyWiki.</ref>. | Alternatively called '''International Boylove Day''', this is a holiday for [[Boylove | boylovers]]. It is most commonly observed by lighting a blue candle as a sign of appreciation of boys and other boylovers in one's life. Some put this candle in their window as a secret sign. This is one of the oldest map celebrations, observed since 1998<ref>[https://www.boywiki.org/en/International_Boylove_Day International Boylove Day], BoyWiki.</ref>. | ||
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This is a pride month for all paraphiliacs. While not exclusive to maps, it has been first conceptualized and celebrated on map fediverse in 2023. | This is a pride month for all paraphiliacs. While not exclusive to maps, it has been first conceptualized and celebrated on map fediverse in 2023. | ||
== Xiplover Day == | |||
'''Autumn equinox (September 23 in 2026)''' | |||
A celebration for [[Xiplove | xiplovers]]. Suggested on map fediverse in 2023, for the fist time observed in 2025. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
[[Category:Original pages]] | [[Category:Original pages]] | ||
[[Category:English]] | [[Category:English]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:40, 10 October 2025
Map observances are special days celebrated by the map community.
Enbylover Day
Spring equinox (March 20 in 2026)
This is a special day for all enbylovers. For the first time it was observed in 2024, the spring equinox was suggested by members of map fediverse in 2023.
Alice Day
April 25
This date is a holiday for girllovers. It is named like so because on this day in 1856 Lewis Carroll met Alice Liddell. Some maps do not observe this date due to ethical concerns around Carroll's behavior[1].
Korephile Day
May 25
This day is a holiday for korephiles. Together with the Korephile Remembrance Day, it has been established in 2025 by a map fediverse member to commemorate life and death of their friend.
Korephile Remembrance Day
May 30
This is a day to remember hardships experienced by the korephile members of the map community.
Map Remembrance Week
June 6 - June 12
During this week various aspects of the map identity and community are appreciated. The exact list varies between years and may include both positive and tragic aspects. For the first time it was observed in 2022.
Map Flag Day
June 13
This date is the anniversary of creation of the map flag. It is celebrated as a general holiday for all maps since 2019.
Boylover Day
Summer and winter solstices (December 21 in 2025, June 21 in 2026)
Alternatively called International Boylove Day, this is a holiday for boylovers. It is most commonly observed by lighting a blue candle as a sign of appreciation of boys and other boylovers in one's life. Some put this candle in their window as a secret sign. This is one of the oldest map celebrations, observed since 1998[2].
Mapmisia Awareness Day
July 14
Alternatively called Day of Remembrance and Solidarity with the victims of pedophobia, this is a date to remember the victims of the anti-map prejudice and protest the injustice. First suggested in 2020.
Paraphilia Pride Month
August
This is a pride month for all paraphiliacs. While not exclusive to maps, it has been first conceptualized and celebrated on map fediverse in 2023.
Xiplover Day
Autumn equinox (September 23 in 2026)
A celebration for xiplovers. Suggested on map fediverse in 2023, for the fist time observed in 2025.
References
- ↑ In addition to being a mathematician and a writer, Carroll was also interested in photography. On more than one occasion little girls posed nude for him, and some of these photos were released after his death. While this may have had different context in his era, it may not be an appropriate detail to celebrate now
- ↑ International Boylove Day, BoyWiki.
