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Lief Teif
Lief Teif (alternate names Lieftief, Leifteif, Leif Teif) is a Viking-American holiday first celebrated on October 26, 2014. Since its inception, this celebration of harvest tidings has been traditionally held in early October. Lief Teif embraces the arrival of fall and all things pumpkin.

History
Lief Teif originally began as a harvest festival in the upstate region of New York. Historical accounts of apple picking and merry-making date back to the autumn of 2013. In 2014, during the annual harvest festival, Eily, a 5-year-old member of the assembled guests, is reported to have stood at the fireside and proclaimed, "This day shall forever more be known as Lief Teif."

Annual Traditions
Lief Teif is associated with several harvest-time traditions, the most notable of which is the annual ranking of the year's selection of pumpkin-flavored beers. Lief Teif celebrations are marked by blind taste-testing sessions of pumpkin beers. Most years, lively arguments ensue following the sampling and rating of each beer selection. Annual activities also include harvest activities such as apple or pumpkin picking and traversing through serpentine corn mazes.

Traditional Lief Teif fare often includes a secret, coveted pork sauce recipe known to only the originators of this sacred holiday. Pork sauce or no, at least one variety of smoked meat is served at the evening Lief Teif meal.

Animals associated with Lief Teif include the pig, honored for its contributions to the evening meal. Additionally, goats have been celebrated for the sheer fact that they are rather creepy looking and are considered the dumpsters of the animal kingdom.