Year of The Rat
Feb. 9th, 2020 03:12 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)

Now that everyone has shaken off the last of whatever weirdness the end of January brought with it, Kanto, in particular, is ready to ring in the new (lunar) year with a celebration!
This year is the Year of Rattata, as well as the vigorous and proud Steel type! Celadon City serves as the hub for these festivities, with Rattata-themed foods, collectables, and even stage performances; colourful envelopes with which to pass new year’s sentiments and fortunes to your friends and loved ones; and special month-long double battle exhibitions to participate in!
Unlike some smaller holidays, this party lasts weeks, culminating in a lantern lighting festival at the very end of the month! But until that time, there are a few special events we need to tell you about.