" We have added a new Occasion to the calendar,” squeaked the junior priest in charge of the congregation. “We will spend this night in Solemn Contemplation, and there will be little shouting, or cheering, or speaking.” “Cool, thanks.” I paused. “What’s the new occasion?” “We will celebrate Crossing the Sea, and Arriving in Australia, and Killing a Very Large Snake,” said the priest solemnly. "

― Seanan McGuire , Pocket Apocalypse (InCryptid, #4)