Moon Sunday

Moon Sunday is a celebration held in Kuboia that was introduced in 1991. It is held on the last Sunday of October, the same day as Daylight Saving Time ends, unless Halloween falls on a Sunday in which it is celebrated on the Sunday beforehand. Because of this, Moon Sunday can fall on any date from 24th to 30th October.

Historically, the holiday was to celebrate the achievements of deceased historical figures. Since the mid 1990s however, it has also been used to honour deceased family members and friends.

Moon Sunday is recognised as an official public holiday in Kuboia. As such several businesses are closed on the date and/or the date after. The holiday is comparable to Thankgiving, a holiday celebrated in the United States and several other countries around the same time.

Food
A Moon Feast is generally held between families on Moon Sunday. This takes place either during the late afternoon and/or early evening when the sun has just set, or during the early hours of the day.

Food typically eaten during a Moon Feast include bitterballen, croquettes, grapes, Gouda cheese, slider-sized burgers, various types of sausages and french fries. Desserts include gravy spiders, pancakes and custard. Various drinks are eaten at Moon Feasts, such as strawbiz and other soft drinks.

A Moon Feast is usually followed by dancing to disco, soul and KB hopscotch music.

Charity
Generally, people donate a sum to charity on Moon Sunday to help poorer families pay for food or memorial services.

Vision One hosts a telethon, Octoberthon, to raise money during the Moon Sunday holiday.

Fireworks
Setting off fireworks or similar events are often done across Kuboia in the early hours and/or the evening of Moon Sunday.