Do you remember Sunnstede Wyrd? If not, you aren't alone—the traditional wizarding holiday has not been widely celebrated in decades. And yet, this has not deterred the Society for the Preservation of Wizarding History, who have taken it upon themselves to organize festivities this year. The event will take place in Hogsmeade's Padmore Park, and will span from 20th June to 22nd June, straddling the summer solstice.

"It is about remembering a piece of history, yes, but also about celebrating the season," said Professor Hamish Darrow, a member of the society and former History of Magic professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. On both counts, Professor Darrow is correct.

Though the exact year of its creation remains lost to the annals of history, Sunnstede Wyrd flourished in the early part of the fourth century. Rather than exist around a single focal point, the festival—up to ten days long in some areas—was instead enjoyed in communities throughout Britain and Ireland, with minor variations on how it was celebrated. One thing, however, was always constant: the everlasting flame upon the festival's pyre, nurtured by the community for the rest of the year.

As to this year's celebrations, the society aims to balance historical observance with education and merriment. Residents of Hogsmeade may be woken by the procession at the festival's beginning, while witches and wizards from across Britain are invited, encouraged, to enjoy feasts, dancing, entertainment, and "all manner of little delights", Professor Darrow said. 

Will this be the restart of something beautiful, a temporary frivoloty, or prove why Sunnstede Wyrd was forgotten in the first place?