Simming Tips, Tricks, and Curiosities

Custom Holiday Ideas

Spring - 1st week, Tuesday:
Everyone's Birthday (Day off) - Sims don't have years like we do, so I figured there could instead be a collective celebration in Spring for everyone's birth.
There once was a spoilt prince who ruled whilst his parents were away.
He decreed that his subjects should work harder, and give tribute every day.
His people were incapable, for even though they worked hard, they were still poor.
And when he raised their taxes as punishment, they could take it no more.
They grabbed pitchforks, and torches, and marched with brisk pace.
Even with a garrison at his disposal, they stormed in and burnt down the place.
The streets were rife with debauchery- woohooing, nudity, and "juice".
Even the soldiers had joined in; they hated the prince too, and had brokered a truce.
The king and queen returned home, only to look on in dread.
There were urns and tombstones everywhere...the fire had undoubtedly spread.
Now we embrace the spirit of charity, leaving presents at our neighbor's door.
We cherish what we have and revel in our accomplishments instead of wanting more.
We cast off the shackles of judgement, running naked about town.
We light up the skies with fireworks...but do it outside so our houses don't burn down.

Spring - 1st week, Saturday:
Anniversary Day - The day before 'Love Day', this is a collective anniversary for ongoing relationships of all kinds (romantic and platonic). Sims start the day by airing out any issues between them, as a way to let go of resentment and give way to constructive dialogue. This is then topped off by sharing what one is most grateful for within the other, and reminiscing over the times spent together. Lastly, sims decorate for Love Day and enjoy music and art. The next day, all of the usual lovey-dovey stuff will commence.

Summer - 1st week, from Sunday to Saturday:
Vacation Week (Days off) - This week is focused on enjoying time off of work/school, and making new memories, whether vacationing or stay-cationing.

Summer - 2nd week, Wednesday:
Feast Day (Day off) - Community, family, or just a few friends- today's the day to gather together, eat, and drink to your heart's content.

Fall - 2nd week, Saturday
Rush Day (Day off) - Rush Day (Day off) - 'The Masquerade' (my version of Halloween) and 'Harvestfest' both occur in fall, so sims stuff their faces with candy, then a grand feast not long after. 'Rush Day' was developed as a way to get in some exercise and exploration (for both young and old). This is set at the end of fall when the air is nippy outside, but not so cold that the waters have frozen over.

Sims plunge into freezing waters, toss their garments to the wind, and keep moving so the cold doesn't settle in. Children can still participate through hunting down eggs that've been painstakingly hidden around the worlds, and can get in their water-based exercise through playing in ponds and around sprinklers.

Remember- if the heart rate drops...so does the temperature.

Winter - 1st week, Saturday:
Day Of Passing (Day off) - Spirits and Spectres are common occurrences in the Sim world. Today, we honour those we've lost, cherish those beside us, and give companionship to those wayward spirits wandering alone and forgotten on the mortal plane.

Winter - 2nd week, Tuesday:
Winterfest Eve (Day off) - Prep today, party tomorrow.
Tomorrow's Winterfest, and you know what that means-
Time to replace Jenny's old doll, splitting at the seams.
Marcus does the ornaments, Suzy the tree skirt,
Damien the garlands, and Ashley's picking pine out of her shirt.
Little Jenny will do the topper, whilst father decorates the house.
Grandma's cooking everything, whilst Grandpa wages war with a mouse.
Mother is trying to finish the lighting, but baby Andrew's wailing in dismay.
Timothy and Ariella are smuggling presents away.
The ceremony is tomorrow morning, then the families arrive.
The adults will be drinking...boy I hope we make it out alive.
Father Winter will come later (he'll simply ignore the door),
And he'll find everyone fast asleep...passed out on the floor.