Holliday Wu

**Holliday Wu** is a member of The Wundrous Society, and part of the Public Distractions Department.

## Social Information

### Affiliation(s)

* Wundrous Society
	+ Public Distraction Department

## Biography

### Early life

Holliday joined the Wundrous Society when she was 11. Over the years, she got involved in more and more actions of the Public Distraction Department and eventually became quite important and trusted.

### Third Age of Aristocrats, Two

Holliday was the one tasked with cleaning up the mess left at the Museum of Stolen Moments and it was she again that took care of what the public knew about it. She was later told that Henry Mildmay was behind much of The Ghastly Market and that Morrigan Crow was a Wundersmith.

Later this year, Holliday started planning Golders Night and instructed the Wundrous Society on what to do in order to succeed.

### Third Age of Aristocrats, Three

Holliday tried as hard as possible to conceal as many details about the Hollowpox as she could. Holliday was usually the first to get the news about the sickness, even informing the Elders sometimes. After The Wundrous Society got into problems with the Concerned Citizens of Nevermoor and the Fireblossom Trees returned, Holliday was the one to hide all the details about the problems and put the focus solely on the Fireblossom Trees.

She later advised the Elders to tell the public about Morrigan being a Wundersmith and did it, with their approval. When people started putting prizes for Morrigan, Holliday tried to convince her to use Wunder to show them she isn't dangerous but her plan didn't succeed due to Jupiter North and Hotel Deucalion's interference.

When Gideon Steed refused to accept help from President Wintersea, Holliday made sure that the president's letter is published in every newspaper.

## Physical Appearance

"*She was better dressed than even Jupiter.*"
―Morrigan Crow, upon first seeing Holliday[src]Holliday is noted as always being extremely well-dressed. Her black hair is usually tied up in a sleek ponytail, revealing her undercut. Her left ear is studded and she usually wears lipstick.

## Personality and Traits

Holliday is shown to have a cool, calculating demeanour. She is known to be sharp, clever and creative, something that has won her the admiration of her fellow Wunsoc members. However, she has also been depicted as cold and opportunistic, using any means necessary to salvage the Society's reputation but putting some of its members in danger in the process.

## Possessions

* Golden W pin: Presumably was received when made a member of the Wundrous Society
* Tall, shiny shoes: worn at Morrigan's first Containment and Distractions meeting

## Etymology

The given name **Holliday**, a variation of Holiday, probably originated as the surname Holladay. Coming from the Old English *haligdæg*, it means "holy day" or "religious festival." It is possible this name was given to people born on a religious festival day.

The Chinese surname **Wu** (吴 - *wú*) probably refers to the ancient state of Wu which is located in present-day Jiangsu province.

## Trivia and Behind-the-Scenes

* Holliday cleaned up the mess Morrigan left when she destroyed the Museum of Stolen Moments.

## Appearances

* *Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow* (first appearance)

## Notes and References

1. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/holliday/submitted
2. ↑ https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/holladay/submitted
3. ↑ https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/wu
4. ↑ *Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow* Chapter 29 (*The Hunt for Morrigan Crow*)