Dear Esperians,

The days grow ever darker and the nights grow colder. Leaves increasingly disappear from the trees and birds are heading southward to warmer weather; the first period is over and the year is nearing its conclusion. Every student is looking forward to the Christmas period with all the lights motivating their study sessions, watching a movie or enjoying a drink with each other. It is during this time that the first ETCetera of the year is released and that you, hopefully with a cup of hot chocolate in your hand, now read these words.

As I sit here writing this introduction as Chair of the Board, I remember how I was asked to write this piece right after I won the personal article in the ETCetera at the Lustrum auction. Though it might seem a bit much to write two articles, I was more than happy to provide! Even more so, when I heard that the issue’ s topic was going to be folklore and I could write something about one of my interests - Greek plays. The articles in this issue cover a lot of interesting topics, like neo-paganism and of course the Charicie's annual charity of choice!

This year, the various committees have already organised some nice events, like the interesting lectures on the Dutch language by the Languagecie and of course the Introduction Camp by the Introcie back in September (wow, time goes by fast). I hope to see you at the com

+0+ing events during this year as well and of course at our Lustrum in April, which is inching closer with every passing day.

In the meantime, don’t forget to read this issue of the ETCetera. A great focus was put on providing a more academic magazine for Esperians and I am very impressed with how it turned out. I hope you also enjoy reading this issue and look forward to the other releases during the year!

With love, Sjoerd de Jong