What is another word for quarter day?
Pronunciation: [kwˈɔːtə dˈe͡ɪ] (IPA) 
Quarter days are the four dates in the year that mark the changing of the seasons. They are traditionally associated with times for paying rents and taxes. However, these days are also a time of celebration, marking the beginning of new season and new growth. Synonyms for quarter day include seasonal holy days, cross-quarter days, equinoxes, and solstices. Cross-quarter days are those that fall between the quarter days, marking the midpoint between the solstices and the equinoxes. Equinoxes and solstices represent the beginning of winter and summer, respectively. These days are important in many cultures and religions, and are celebrated with festivals and feasts.
