Calendar of Nouvelle Alexandrie
The Calendar of Nouvelle Alexandrie is the official regional variant of the Anno Nortone calendar system used throughout the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie. While maintaining full compatibility with the standard 15-month Anno Nortone structure used across the Raspur Pact and other nations on Micras, the New Alexandrian Calendar features unique month names that reflect the federation's diverse cultural heritage, geography, and seasonal patterns. The calendar was officially adopted in 1692 AN by the Federal Constituent Assembly.
History
The New Alexandrian Calendar was officially adopted in 1692 AN following a comprehensive study by the Commission on Cultural Integration established under the Federal Constituent Assembly, which sought to develop common cultural touchstones for the newly formed federation while respecting its constituent cultures. Prior to this standardization, the constituent regions had used various local naming conventions for the Anno Nortone calendar structure.
The calendar represents one of the earliest successful cultural integration initiatives of the Federation, creating a shared temporal reference system without prioritizing any one constituent culture. The Department of Education, Sports, and Culture oversees official calendar publications and usage standards.
Structure
Like the standard Anno Nortone calendar, the New Alexandrian Calendar consists of 15 months. Most months contain 24 days, with the exception of the final month (Concordia/XV), which varies in length depending on the year type (0, 12, 24, or 36 days). Years follow the standard 12-year cycle with varying lengths (336, 348, 360, or 372 days).
The calendar maintains all standard Anno Nortone conventions for dating, with dates typically written in day-month-year format (e.g., 10.VI.1732). For formal and international purposes, the month may be indicated by its ordinal number rather than name.
Month Names
| Ordinal | New Alexandrian Name | Meaning/Origin | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Novarum | New beginnings | First month of the year, fresh start |
| II | Montaris | Mountains | Honors mountain regions, winter season |
| III | Ventaris | Winds | Spring winds, seasonal transition |
| IV | Floraris | Flowering | Spring blooming throughout the federation |
| V | Sementis | Sowing | Agricultural planting season |
| VI | Marittima | Maritime | Coastal regions and naval heritage |
| VII | Crescentis | Growth | Summer growth period |
| VIII | Estivis | Summer | Height of summer season |
| IX | Aureoris | Golden | Golden light of late summer |
| X | Solaris | Solar | Summer solstice month (always 1.X) |
| XI | Messoris | Harvest | Harvest season across regions |
| XII | Sylvaris | Forest | Honors forests and woodlands |
| XIII | Autumus | Autumn | Fall season across the federation |
| XIV | Pluvialis | Rainy | Rainy season in many regions |
| XV | Concordia | Harmony | Variable-length month that "binds" the year |
The month names draw primarily from Alexandrian and Martino linguistic traditions, reflecting two of the federation's official languages, while incorporating concepts meaningful across all regional cultures. The naming system was developed to emphasize geographical and seasonal features common to all regions rather than specific cultural or religious traditions of any one constituent culture.
National Holidays
The Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie observes several national holidays that are fixed to specific dates on the New Alexandrian Calendar:
- New Year's Day (1.I.Novarum) – Celebrates the beginning of the new year.
- Federation Day (5.II.Montaris) – Commemorates the founding of the Federation.
- Wechua Day (7.II.Montaris) – Celebrates Wechua heritage and contributions to the Federation.
- National Unity Day (12.III.Ventaris) – Commemorates the defeat of the Spring Crisis of 1739 coup attempt.
- Alduria Day (24.III.Ventaris) – Celebrates Aldurian heritage and contributions to the Federation.
- Constitution Day (3.IV.Floraris) – Commemorates the ratification of the Proclamation of Punta Santiago.
- Feast of Edgard II (16.IV.Floraris) – Religious and cultural celebration honoring Emperor Edgard II.
- Alexandria Day (7.V.Sementis) – Celebrates Alexandrian heritage and contributions to the Federation.
- Labor Day (18.VI.Marittima) – Honors the contributions of workers to society.
- Solidarity Day (12.VIII.Estivis) – Celebrates unity and cooperation among the Federation's diverse peoples.
- Remembrance Day (11.XI.Messoris) – Honors those who died in service to the Federation.
- Nazarene Feasts (24-26.XII.Sylvaris) – Religious celebrations including Christmas Eve, Christmas, and Boxing Day.
- Days of the Sun (10-11.XIII.Autumus) – Traditional celebration of light and renewal.
- Mother's Day (18.XIV.Pluvialis) – Honors mothers and maternal figures.
- Father's Day (5.XV.Concordia) – Honors fathers and paternal figures.
Usage
The New Alexandrian Calendar is used for all official government functions, legal documents, and public records throughout the Federation. It is taught in schools as part of the standard curriculum and is widely used in daily life across all regions. For international communication, particularly with other Raspur Pact nations, the standard Anno Nortone ordinal month designations are often included alongside New Alexandrian month names to ensure clarity.
Regional Variations
While the New Alexandrian Calendar serves as the official federal standard, some regions maintain their traditional month names for cultural and ceremonial purposes. The Wechua Nation continues to use traditional Wechua month names in cultural festivals and religious ceremonies, while official documentation uses the New Alexandrian standard.
