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| 1 | +# Rest Period Implementation Notes |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +## Current Status: REST MODE (Nov 2025 - Mar 8, 2026) |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +The site is currently in **Rest Mode** with the purple color scheme inspired by the Pythia Oracles of Delphi tradition. |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +## Color Scheme Changes |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +### Rest Period Colors (Current) |
| 10 | +- **Main color:** `#442b48` (brand-purple-dark) - replaces `#2e3d2a` (brand-green-dark) |
| 11 | +- **Accent color:** `#d8b9f7` (brand-purple-light) - replaces `#32d24d` (brand-green-accent) |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +### Active Season Colors (March 8, 2026 onwards) |
| 14 | +- **Main color:** `#2e3d2a` (brand-green-dark) |
| 15 | +- **Accent color:** `#32d24d` (brand-green-accent) |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +## Files Modified for Rest Period |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +1. **`src/app/page.tsx`** - Now uses `RestPeriodHome` component |
| 20 | +2. **`src/components/RestPeriodHome.tsx`** - New rest period homepage |
| 21 | +3. **`src/components/Header.tsx`** - Updated to use purple colors |
| 22 | +4. **`src/components/Footer.tsx`** - Updated to use purple colors |
| 23 | +5. **`src/components/NewsletterCard.tsx`** - Updated heading color |
| 24 | +6. **`src/app/globals.css`** - Added rest period color variables (for reference) |
| 25 | + |
| 26 | +## To Switch Back to Active Mode (March 8, 2026) |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +### Step 1: Restore Original Homepage |
| 29 | +In `src/app/page.tsx`, replace: |
| 30 | +```tsx |
| 31 | +import RestPeriodHome from '../components/RestPeriodHome' |
| 32 | +export default async function Home() { |
| 33 | + return <RestPeriodHome /> |
| 34 | +} |
| 35 | +``` |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +With the original homepage content (see git history or backup). |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +### Step 2: Update Header Colors |
| 40 | +In `src/components/Header.tsx`: |
| 41 | +- Change `bg-brand-purple-dark/95` back to `bg-brand-green-dark/95` |
| 42 | +- Change `hover:text-brand-purple-light` back to `hover:text-brand-green-accent` |
| 43 | +- Change `focus:ring-brand-purple-light` back to `focus:ring-brand-green-accent` |
| 44 | +- Change `bg-brand-purple-light` (CTA button) back to `bg-brand-green-accent` |
| 45 | +- Change `text-brand-purple-dark` (CTA button text) back to `text-white` |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +### Step 3: Update Footer Colors |
| 48 | +In `src/components/Footer.tsx`: |
| 49 | +- Change `bg-brand-purple-dark` back to `bg-brand-green-dark` |
| 50 | +- Change `hover:text-brand-purple-light` back to `hover:text-brand-green-accent` |
| 51 | +- Change `focus:ring-brand-purple-light` back to `focus:ring-brand-green-accent` |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +### Step 4: Update NewsletterCard |
| 54 | +In `src/components/NewsletterCard.tsx`: |
| 55 | +- Change `text-brand-purple-dark` back to `text-brand-green-dark` |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +### Step 5: Update Any Other Components |
| 58 | +Search for `brand-purple-light` and `brand-purple-dark` usage and replace with: |
| 59 | +- `brand-purple-light` → `brand-green-accent` |
| 60 | +- `brand-purple-dark` → `brand-green-dark` |
| 61 | + |
| 62 | +## Rest Period Homepage Features |
| 63 | + |
| 64 | +- **Rest Mode announcement** with return date (March 8, 2026) |
| 65 | +- **Pythia Oracles background** section explaining the tradition |
| 66 | +- **Educational resources** with links to learn more about the Pythia |
| 67 | +- **Newsletter signup** to stay connected during rest period |
| 68 | + |
| 69 | +## Active Season Dates |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +- **Start:** March 8, 2026 |
| 72 | +- **End:** November 2026 (approximate) |
| 73 | +- **Pattern:** March - November active, November - March rest |
| 74 | + |
| 75 | +## Notes |
| 76 | + |
| 77 | +- The rest period allows time to work on the Django migration separately |
| 78 | +- All other pages (blog, resources, etc.) remain accessible |
| 79 | +- The purple color scheme creates a distinctive "rest period" visual identity |
| 80 | +- The Pythia Oracles theme connects the rest period to historical tradition |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | +--- |
| 83 | + |
| 84 | +**Last Updated:** January 2025 |
| 85 | +**Rest Period End Date:** March 8, 2026 |
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