Father Crescent

The Father Crescent, also known as The Sleepy Man, Lord Lavender, or Man in The Moon is a legendary character originating from Parania, often themed with the Crescent Festival, who is said to bring gifts to children who had been good throughout spring, if they offer him a cup of prune juice and a basket of fruit, leaving them the subsequent items in retrieval - a bundle of lavender, mint oil, tea leaves and a toy and if a child has been bad, he brings them rocks. He, like Santa Claus, has an animal that helps him deliver gifts to those who seek it, a purple horse decked in lavender named Brigid, the horse is said to travel at the speed of light, house to house. 
== Traditions and Routines ==
=== The Window Tradition ===
The tradition of Father Crescent walking through an open window is shared by many Paranians today. Some say that since doors are locked and cthe chimneys are often running fire - Father Crescent is often said to walk through a window. Some say he skips houses if the window is closed or locked. 
=== Crescent Eve ===
April 18th marks Crescent Eve - or the night when Father Crescent starts his nightly mission. To prepare for this, many Paranians open their windows nearing nighttime to let Father Crescent come in, and many offer him prune juice and a basket of fruits hoping for a gift in return. Afterwards, many have a vegetarian feast to not scare his horse, Brigid, and set off for bed. It said that if you suddenly smell lavender or prune juice, Father Crescent has been! Many also sprinkle brown sugar onto the floor to track his footprints throughout the house. 
=== Purple Presents ===
Father Crescent’s presents are often fastened in purple, so make sure your gifts aren't wrapped in purple lest they become mixed up with his! His presents are also said to have a scent of lavender built into them.
== Gallery ==
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