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| rdfs:comment | - The Emperor's Birthday was a celebration on the planet Tazan. The Imperial Data Processing Facility on the planet used the number of days remaining until the holiday as a passcode for the rear door.
- On Barrayar, the birthday of the ruling Emperor was a traditional holiday that marked the start of a new Barrayaran fiscal year, the day when taxes were due. When a new emperor ascended to the camp stool, the fiscal year shifted accordingly. By the time of Gregor Vorbarra, taxes were mainly paid via electronic transfer, though each Count still gave the Emperor a bag with a few coins as a symbolic act. The occasion was also marked with feasts, fireworks, parades, dancing, and especially drinking. The main event was the Emperor's birthday dinner at the Imperial Residence.
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| abstract | - On Barrayar, the birthday of the ruling Emperor was a traditional holiday that marked the start of a new Barrayaran fiscal year, the day when taxes were due. When a new emperor ascended to the camp stool, the fiscal year shifted accordingly. By the time of Gregor Vorbarra, taxes were mainly paid via electronic transfer, though each Count still gave the Emperor a bag with a few coins as a symbolic act. "I was sorry to miss your last birthday party. Up at Kyril Island they celebrated it by getting drunk, which made it virtually indistinguishable from any other day." ―Miles, regarding Kyril Island celebration of Gregor's birthday The occasion was also marked with feasts, fireworks, parades, dancing, and especially drinking. The main event was the Emperor's birthday dinner at the Imperial Residence.
- The Emperor's Birthday was a celebration on the planet Tazan. The Imperial Data Processing Facility on the planet used the number of days remaining until the holiday as a passcode for the rear door.
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