Apple-white Quote by Shannon Hale
““All the royal tales got their own special festivals. In honor of the Sleeping Beauty tale, Ever After High held the yearly Beauty Sleep Festival. Everyone put on their pajamas and lay down on their beds, and a magical sleep spell rained over the castle, putting them into a restful slumber for two days. Briar rolled her eyes. "I'd prefer my story got a dance festival with some kicky music and a chocolate fountain." "It's kind of like a massive slumber party, so that's cool," said Ashlynn. "Kinda," said Briar. "But the best part of a slumber party isn't the part where you're unconscious. I'm already facing a hundred years of sleep. Worst. Festival. Ever." "You recall that the royal festival for the Cinderella story is basically just an excuse to get the students to clean the high school," said Ashlynn. Briar laughed, putting her arm around Ashlynn. "That's true! But at least your Spring Cleaning Festival ends with a Ball." Apple always enjoyed the Apple Festival in her story's honor- so many pies and turnovers and breads, and none of them poisoned. The whole school smelled of cinnamon and nutmeg for days. The Spring Cleaning Festival was an excellent opportunity to clean out her sock drawer and then wear a ball gown and dance till midnight. The Little Mermaid Festival took place every summer at Looking Glass Beach with swimming, beach volleyball, and a clam dig.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Ever After High series (2013) by Shannon Hale
Festivals reflect cultural values, but can become superficial rituals lacking deeper meaning.
In simple terms: Festivals may become empty traditions.
Seek purpose beyond ceremony.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school events
- community gatherings
- family celebrations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this festival mean to you?
- How can you add meaning to traditions?
Rituals can lose relevance if not connected to personal values.