Patricia clicked her transponder, sending her hologram to the groups scattered over the first, and only, settlement of New Earth. She'd worked decades for permission to settle this planet.

It was Pizza Party Day. The holiday's roots were lost to time. Now they celebrated having palatable food and surviving another year when the rest of the universe seemed bent on stamping them out.

"I vote to re-name this holiday in honour of our first month here from Pizza Party Day to Earth Appreciation Day!"

The chorus of yeas rang out.

Patricia lifted her bowl of grubs, "Eat well! Live long!"

WORD COUNT : 100

Written for the @Space_Opera  Dec 2020 Contest 'A Space Opera Holiday'

Prompt: Write a drabble (100 words) of a holiday of your choice that takes place in deep space