Today in WoW: Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011

By Adam Holisky

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Blizzard Service Awards: Swords and Shields Ceremony
Several times a year, Blizzard employees around the world gather to celebrate the five-, ten-, and fifteen-year milestones of their friends and colleagues with a ceremony where each recipient is honored with their service award. We now present a gallery with examples of awards that have been handed out over the years in recognition of the hard work, great resolve, and unwavering dedication that has helped make Blizzard the company you know today.

Check out the gallery now!



Upcoming Holidays
We now approach that special time of year when the denizens of Azeroth come together to celebrate good times and remembrances in many ways. Holiday events include opportunities to complete quests, participate in unique activities, and earn achievements that are only available once per year. Here is a list of all the festive in-game events through the rest of the year.

Darkmoon Faire — Sunday, October 2 through Saturday, October 8; Sunday, November 6 through Saturday, November 12; Sunday December 4 through Saturday, December 10.

Hallow's End — Tuesday, October 18 through Monday, October 31.

Day of the Dead — Tuesday, November 1 through Wednesday, November 2.

Pilgrim's Bounty — Sunday, November 20 through Saturday, November 26.

Feast of Winter Veil — Thursday, December 15 through Monday, January 2.



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