Massively's 2009 Winter Holiday Event Guide, part 2
Fallen Earth -- First Night -- December 14th-January 1st | |
Guild Wars -- Wintersday -- December 18th-January 4th | |
Lineage II -- Raising Rudolph -- December 15th-January 5th | |
Lord of the Rings Online -- Yule Festival -- "Throughout the holiday season" | |
Runes of Magic -- Snowflake Festival -- "Throughout the holiday season" | |
Warhammer Online -- Keg End -- December 16th - January 4th |
These aren't all, though. Many more games are celebrating the holidays in their own ways, so here's a quick look at what some of the others are doing this season:
Star Wars Galaxies fans will be enjoying Wookiee Life Day -- hanging decorations or stomping presents, depending on who you are aligned with, and earning rewards for your efforts.
Santa is missing in the land of Aran, and your help is needed to find him! Many familiar community and GM events are coming back as well, so head into MapleStory to spread holiday cheer through Aran, enjoy the celebration, and help track down Santa.
Final Fantasy XI brings a sweet holiday tale and a fun celebration to this year's Starlight Celebration. Enjoy the story, then head out to participate in Smile Boot camp, lend the Moogles a hand with their holiday tasks, and visit the holiday vendors to pick up some special Starlight Celebration treats.
Lineage players around the world will be taking on the role of Santa Claus this holiday during the Global Lineage Christmas Event -- pick up your special Rudolph hat and ride around Aden delivering holiday cheer. Don't forget to check your inventory every 15 minutes during your deliveries; there will be a little something new in there.
Metaplace is handing out presents galore for participants in their Winter Wonderland contest. Join the fun when you theme your world for the holidays and send in a screenshot. Everyone who participates will receive a gift of 50,000 coins in January to start the new year out right. A few lucky winners will have their artwork featured in the brand new Metaplace art gallery, coming in January. So get to decorating, and enjoy!
Dragonica Online's Winter Solstice celebration is going on now through January 5th, and they're going all out! The cash shop has special costumes and pets, there will be daily gifts for everyone logging in through December 24th, XP buffs whenever it snows, and holiday themed monsters. They'll be dropping lots of special goodies too, so make sure you log in and do some exploring to get in on the party!
Cities XL players will find their cities decorated for the holidays. Log in and take a look around, where you'll find electric decorations in the streets, Christmas trees in city halls' gardens and other buildings, a Christmas market with an animated merry-go-round, and Santa Claus and his sledge.
Dark Age of Camelot's Midwinter Festival features decorated taverns, four special guests who will come to the Realms to spread holiday cheer (and gifts!), and an opportunity to participate in the Trinkets for Tots quest to spread a little of their own holiday cheer.
Ultima Online's Festival of the White Hart features an appearance by the White Hart himself to hand out Christmas goodies, and all current players with characters at least 30 days old will have the chance to choose gifts for their homes, including a nutcracker, statues, or icicles.
Legends of Norrath is offering players a special Holiday Bundle pack full of great items, including one of the mounts from the retired Oathbound expansion. On-demand tournaments are available as well between December 24th and January 4th.
Free Realms fans are enjoying Snow Days. Snowhill has turned into a winter wonderland of food, fun, and presents as well as a series of exciting holiday quests. This all in addition to the monster patch released yesterday.
In Pirates of the Burning Sea, Junkanoo is the holiday of choice and there is much revelry to be had! Players can carol door to door and exchange gifts, as well as take on a new holiday mission to receive a rat shoulder pet.
Vanguard is celebrating Festival of Gloriann this year. Enjoy a new costume, new decorations, and take a ride on Randolph, the flying reindeer mount!
Finally, For World of Warcraft holiday events, our sister site WoW.com has you covered in their extensive Guide to Winter Veil. Happy Holidays!