The Sacred Calendar

The Long Laugh

A recurring holy day of the modern Church of Iambe.

Saturday nearest the June solstice

SeasonPurposeSuggested colors
SummerThe broadest annual celebration of abundance, music, food, games, storytelling, creativity, and extended fellowship.Sun gold and green

Canonical anchors

Feast Together; Gather Often; Work, Rest and Play

Prescribed ritual core

Open with the Festival Rite. The program may last several hours and may include multiple original talks, performances, games, meals, and breakout fellowship.

Recommended program

Original talks

Live original comedy or permissioned performances

Games and storytelling

Long-table meal or distributed online meal

Laughter Archive live reading

Outward-facing ministry

Reserve a meaningful portion of program capacity, food, tickets, or support for people who otherwise could not participate.

Public archive record

Publish program, talks, attendance aggregate, original works, and post-festival reflection.