“It’s been a while since we had a chat in our normal studio lounging area,” Starlight sighed as she wiggled in her seat to get comfy. The R.U.G. were sat in their usual places in the studio. They weren’t in the studio kitchen, outside with a demonstration, or in the crafts area for one of Sunset’s art tutorials. They were going to do what a chat show and podcast is all about, and that was talking.
“I have always wondered out of the group, what is your favourite holiday in Equestria? Equestria has many holidays, festivals and traditions, so I’m just putting it out there,” Starlight continued. The others thought long and hard, Tempest tapping a hoof to her chin, Sunset rubbing her head with a hoof and Trixie looking off.
“Ponyville is no exception when it comes to festivals. There are appreciation days, like with Applejack, Pinkie Pie and the Cutie Mark Crusaders, weird occasions and wonderful parties, provided by a certain pink party pony which we all know,” Trixie pondered, causing the group to chuckle knowingly at who Trixie was implying. Eventually, it was Tempest who spoke up first.
“As a foal, was always loved Nightmare Night. It was the chance to dress up as something spooky, like a changeling, manticore or timberwolf and go out trick-or-treating with friends. The market square is transformed into something out of a horror movie or drama, with markets and play stalls,” Tempest elaborated with enthusiasm.
“The same thing happens in Ponyville,” Starlight explained, “If we’re very lucky, Princess Luna comes down for a visit, scaring foals in her Nightmare Moon form. There are lots of stalls, like spider tossing, pumpkin catapults and apple bobbing, provided by-“
“Let me guess, Applejack?” Trixie smiled knowingly.
“That is correct,” Starlight giggled.
“In that case, I might participate in the next Nightmare Night,” Tempest contemplated on that.
“I’m sure Twilight would be delighted to have you join the town,” Starlight nodded. Trixie was next to answer the question.
“Hearth’s Warming turns Equestria into a live winter wonderland,” Trixie smiled with a dreamy face, “Foals playing, carols being sung and the mad dash to get the best give for somepony.”
“I never truly appreciated Hearth’s Warming until Twilight read me A Hearth’s Warming Tail. Now appreciating the holiday as it is truly special,” Starlight mused, “It more than what the gits is, it’s more than the cold weather and the snow and it’s definitely more than enjoying all the delicious food. It’s about spending the holidays with friends and family that makes the holiday complete.” The others nodded in agreement.
“The Summer Sun Celebration would be mine,” Sunset smiled, “Seeing the sun rise when Celestia rose it is what inspired me to pursue magic, just like Twilight Sparkle herself. I has meant different things, from the banishment of Nightmare Moon, to the Reunion of the Royal Sisters. It means that life never really ends, it’s the start of something new out of the bad of it. We have all been on that journey.”
“Winter Wrap Up is like that as well,” Starlight thought out loud, “Remembering and saying goodbye to the old season, and preparing to welcome in a new season, Spring. I helped with some of the preparations, snow ploughing. I heard Twilight had a bit of an accident with that one.”
“Twilight told me,” Sunset giggled, “She overdid it with a Come-To-Life spell on the snow plough, ploughed through Applejack and Spike and triggered an avalanche, doubling the earth ponies workload.” That caused the group to have a good laugh. Trixie then had a sly smile as she turned to Starlight as she was sipping on a cup of cold water.
“Let me guess, is it Hearts and Hooves Day? Looking to spend some quality time with a special somepony, hint, hint, wink?”
It had the deserved effect, Starlight spewing the water from her mouth. Coughing and spluttering, a deep blush, she gave a glare at Trixie’s direction. If looks could kill, Trixie would be noting more than a pile of ashes, with a singed cape and hat.
“N-no!” Starlight coughed, “It’s actually Winter Wrap Up actually. All this preparing for a new season is something enjoyable, and as I said, I loved helping around Ponyville!”
“Shame, Heart’s and Hooves Day seemed the perfect holiday for you…” Trixie trailed off, earning another glare from Starlight.
“Well, thank you every listener, for your time. What is your favourite holiday? Be sure to comment via Dragonfire. That is all we have time for on the R.U.G. and we hope to see you all again soon!” Tempest decided to finish. For some reason, the room temperature has risen under Starlight’s hard glare and Trixie’s smirk.
“Are you two going to fight?” Sunset asked as she glanced between the two.
“No,” Trixie said slowly, “This is a podcast aimed around friendship, and we are not going to set a bad example to our listeners, aren’t we Starlight?”
“Indeed,” Starlight smile got bigger as she said through gritted teeth, “Me and Trixie are the best of friends.”
Tempest decided to switch the air button off before things get heated up.