We’re very excited to announce that this Holiday Season, we will be hosting an IC Holiday Gift Exchange/Secret Santa. So how will this work exactly? Well, if you would like to have your characters participate please like this post by EOD Sunday Dec 17th. If you play multiple characters, please comment below which of your characters will be participating.
We will then send an ask to your characters’ accounts from the main stating who your character has been paired to give a gift to. After you have received the pairing, you can then submit the gift to the character you’ve been assigned through the submit function on their blog.
If you would like to submit their gift anonymously (as part of the Secret part of Santa), you can submit it as a description on an ask on anon or send your gift into the main and we can submit it to the blog for you. On December 25th, we will post the full list of pairings so you can all see who got who.
This will be the task for the month of December. While you are not required to do it we do encourage you all to participate.
As many of you already know, we had a holiday gift exchange and we hope you all sent/received your gifts, because below is the complete list of who received who. Also, just as a reminder, we paired characters up this time around based on current connections to make it easier for players to come up with gift ideas, rather than our typical task pairings that are meant to focus on building new connections-
We’re excited to announce that all of the pairings have been sent to everyone’s individual character blogs. If you did not receive an ask, but would still like to participate, feel free to message the main and we can add you.
Players can now submit gifts to the character you’ve been assigned’s submit function on their blog. If you would like to submit their gift anonymously (as part of the Secret part of Santa), you can submit it as a description on an ask on anon or send your gift into the main and we can submit it to the blog for you. On December 25th, we will post the full list of pairings so you can all see who got who.
This will be the task for the month of December. While you are not required to do it we do encourage you all to participate.
I want to be a part of it: New York, New York. Right through the very heart of it: New York, New York.
Tis the Holiday Season and there is so much to do in the city that never sleeps. In place of our typical events of the week post, we have detailed out different festive activities happening IC for your characters to be able to react to or write starters/threads with. The below is not by any means mandatory, but we hope you take them as fun thought starters to get some festive plots going.
We will also be having a Holiday Gift Exchange later in the week for anyone who wants their characters to participate so stay tuned for that.
THINGS HAPPENING OVER THE NEXT TWO WEEKS:
What: Reindeer Run
Where: Throughout NYC
Are you ready to run rudolph? Well it’s that time again! The annual reindeer run will start at 8:00am sharp. This is a 10k marathon that includes tons of reindeer games to keep you busy throughout the course.
What: Sexy Santa Costume Contest
Where: Sinners
After you’re done spending the day with the family head on over to Sinners for a night of wild and sexy fun. The club has been turned into a Winter Wonderland, will be hosting dancers for the evening. If you’re wanting to let loose put on your sexiest Santa costume and get to Sinners before you miss all the fun.
What: Single All The Way - Single’s Mixer Event
Where: Neon Nights
Feeling lonely this holiday season? Well don’t worry. Neon Nights is providing you the chance to mix and mingle with other singles in your area. Who knows? Maybe you’ll end up bringing someone home for the holiday’s after all.
What: Carriage Rides
Where: Central Park
Want that magical moment that only seems possible in movies? Count yourself lucky because Central Park is offering the chance to recreate some of the most romantic moments in movies. Horse drawn carriage rides will be going on all holiday season.
What: Karamu Feast
Where: Community Center - The Bronx
While kwanza is observed from December 26 to January 1, to celebrate on December 26th there will be a feast to celebrate family, community, and culture held at the community center.
What: Christmas Tree + Ice Skating
Where: Rockerfeller Center
One of the most magical things about New York is seeing the Christmas tree lit up in Rockerfeller Center. It’s one of the biggest attractions in the city. While you are there seeing the tree there is also Ice Skating in Rockerfeller Center for the season.
What: Christmas Market + Ice Skating
Where: Bryant Park
Come to the biggest Christmas Market that holds any and every decoration that you could ever hope for. After some shopping make sure to hit the rink with your friends or family for a truly can’t miss holiday activity.
What: Clan Holiday Party
Where: Manhattan/Clan Headquarters
A vampires only event held by clan leader Devin Khan that you will want to sink your teeth into.
What: Pack Holiday Party
Where: The Bronx/Wolf Den
A werewolf only event held by pack leader Finley Martinez.
What: The Lost Holiday Party
Where: Staten Island/The Lost Headquarters
An event held by the leader of the lost, all are welcome.
What: The Agency Holiday Party
Where: Queens/Agency Headquarters
A seraph only event held by the agency leader, Hayden Decker.
What: Coven Holiday Party
Where: Brooklyn/Coven Headquarters
A witches only event held by Supreme Logan Hastings.
What: Himbo House Holiday Party
Where: The Bronx
Come one come all and join Lysander Rai, Brycen Doyle, and Eliot Isayev for their rooftop holiday party! All are welcome and encouraged to come.
What: Jingle Ball
Where: Madison Square Garden
Jingle Ball presents Ed Sheeran, Jonas Brothers, Lil Nas X, Saweetie, Kane Brown, Lizzo, Halsey, BTS.
What: Ugly Holiday Sweater Party
Where: Cafe Alba
Hosting the 1st annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Party at Cafe Alba. Everyone who dresses up for the party will receive a free eggnog and a desert on the house.
What: Cookie Decorating + Holiday Bake Off Contest
Where: Eleanor’s Bistro & Patisserie
Eleanor’s Bistro & Patisserie will be hosting its annual holiday bake off. Make your best holiday creations and bring them down to compete with the best of NYC. If you’re not into competition don’t worry there will cookie decorating for the less competitive.
What: Holiday Craft Fair/Holiday Paint & Wine
Where: Water Fairy
Come down for a holiday class or two with Alara Binici. Surely one of the Holiday Paint & Wine sessions will get you in the mood. If crafting isn’t your thing, that’s fine because local artists belonging to Water Fairy will be hosting their Holiday Craft Fair, come out and support your neighbors.
What: Not So Silent Night
Where: Eclipse
Come party at Eclipse who is hosting their Not So Silent Night party which lasts a full 24 hours. If last year is any idea of what may happen at this party there will be little clothes, music, and a whole of people making Santa’s Naughty List.
What: Christmas Around The World
Where: The Botanical Gardens
Come see different Christmas decorations and celebrations from all over the world as The Botanical Gardens celebrates cultures around the world.
What: Zoo Lights
Where: The Bronx Zoo
‘Tis the season to experience one of the most cherished holiday traditions! The entire Zoo will be transformed into a winter wonderland covered in over 3 million LED lights, and you’ll get to see the penguins come out to play!
What: Sleigh The Holiday - Murder Mystery Party
Where: Glass Moon
Feeling a little murderous this holiday season? Don’t worry Glass Moon will be throwing their annual Murder Mystery Party: Holiday Edition. It’s a one night only exclusive where the best of the best will put their heads together to try and figure out who the murder is before time runs out.
What: Polar Express
Where: All Across NYC
Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ for a magical one-hour trip to meet Santa. Once on board, double decker bus hosts will work their way through the coach and punch golden tickets before hot chocolate and a delicious cookie are served by dancing chefs. Passengers will read along with the classic children’s book.
What: The Nutcracker
Where: Lincoln Center Plaza
Every year, The Nutcracker New York City Ballet production is the gold standard against which all other Nutcracker productions are measured — and every year, it continues to enchant both longtime balletomanes and newcomers alike!
What: Toy Drive/Santa’s Workshop
Where: Bexley Elementary School
Come help out at the Bexley Toy Drive! It’s the biggest toy drive in the city and is themed as Santa’s workshop for kids delight. Don’t worry every child is on the nice list this year!
What: Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Where: Radio City Music Hall
The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes is an annual musical holiday stage show presented at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The 90-minute show features more than 140 performers and an original musical score, and combines singing, dancing, and humor with traditional scenes.
What: The World’s Largest Menorah Parade
Where: Across NYC
The annual parade with over 250 cars of all sizes topped with care menorahs, accompanied by nearly 50 mitzvah tanks, take over the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan to spread the message of Chanukah and distribute thousands of menorahs.
What: Frosty Bowling
Where: Roller Rocket
Roller Rocket is hosting a snowflake themed bowling night- decked out from head to toe with even the bowling balls resembling that of snowmen.
What: Midnight Masquerade Ball
Where: The Emerald Hotel
Want to ring in the New Year with some mystery? Hed on over to The Emerald Hotel for a night you won’t forget full of whimsical surprises, a New Years like you’ve never seen before.
What: Ball Dropping for 2022
Where: Time Square
Nothing as exhilarating as the Times Square Ball Drop! The countdown to midnight is recognized across the world as a symbol of introducing the New Year. Join us as we ring in the New Year's in NYC.
