Winter Festival is an event that takes place on Saturday the 28th of Winter. To attend this festival, the player must talk to Bernard in the town center any time after 12:00pm on the last day of Winter. Be sure to do any farming, general upkeep, or inventory emptying before taking to Bernard, as the player will be returned to their farm at 11:00pm when leaving the festival.
Speak to Bernard again during the event to leave.
Earlier in the month, Bernard will show up outside the player's farm and tell them about the main event; the secret Santa gift exchange. He will tell the player who they are going to be responsible for giving a gift to. The person who the player is matched up with is random. In order to submit a gift, the player must to give it to Bernard in the town hall prior to the event starting.
During the festival, the player must guess who gave them a gift, based on the hints of the gift received.
Quest
Holiday Soup
Bernard will speak to you on 1st of Winter by your mailbox to start the quest. Go near the Town Hall and inspect the soup pot. Add 15 Mushroom, 15 Potato, 15 Egg, and 45 Noodles to complete the quest.
Events
Rebuild the Snowman
There is also an incomplete snowman south of the vendors you have the option to fix. It's a simple scavenger hunt.
Hot Chocolate Machine
There is a hot chocolate machine located to the right of Joy's shop.
This item is not ready for the player when they enter the event. To receive one, the player must wait until the meter is fully charged.
Gift Giving
The gift exchange is optional, but the player will not receive any gifts if they do not participate. If the player chooses to participate they will receive a gift from one of the NPCs.
Gift | Item Name | From |
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 Expensive Gift |  Coins × 100 (100%)
 Golden Egg Ring (100%)
| Anne |
 Floral Gift |  Watermelon Vine Seeds × 5 (100%)
| Catherine |
 Music Note Gift |  Piano (100%)
| Claude |
 Fancy Gift |  Crown (100%)
| Darius |
 Newspaper Gift |  Bone Gift × 3 (100%)
| Donovan |
 Leaf Gift |  Small Mana Tome × 3 (100%)
| Iris |
 Painted Gift |  Dreamy Painting (100%)
| Jun |
 Driftwood Gift |  Shadow Ring (100%)
| Kai |
 Seaweed Wrapped Gift |  Chilly Fishing Bait × 6 (50%)
 Spicy Fishing Bait × 6 (50%)
| Karish |
 Kitty Gift |  Incredible Attack Potion × 3 (100%)
| Kitty |
 Little Girl's Gift |  Shimmeroot Treat × 2 (100%)
| Liam |
 Firebolt Gift |  Large Magic Potion × 3 (100%)
| Lucia |
 Moon Print Gift |  Water Rune × 12 (33%)
 Fire Rune × 12 (33%)
 Earth Rune × 12 (33%)
| Lucius |
 Homemade Gift |  Sunite Bar × 3 (100%)
| Lynn |
 Celestial Runes Gift |  Peach Tree Seeds (100%)
| Miyeon |
 Burlap Gift |  Soldier's Boots (100%)
| Nathaniel |
 Tiger Print Gift |  Mithril Sword (50%)
 Incredible Attack Potion × 2 (50%)
| Shang |
 Bowed Gift |  Sunflower × 5 (100%)
| Vaan |
 Poorly Wrapped Gift |  Shadow Ring (100%)
| Vivi |
 Traditional Gift |  Blue Roses Honey (100%)
| Wesley |
 White Gift |  Health Potion × 3 (100%)
| Wornhardt |
 Impeccable Gift |  Chess Board (100%)
| Xyla |
 Red Wrapped Gift |  Lemon Meringue (100%)
| Zaria |
Merchants
There are 2 merchants that attend this event.
Ice Sculptures
The first is Jerry, the ice sculptor. He sells unique ice sculptures the player can buy. They are limited in quantity and can only be purchased with Winter Tokens.
Item |
Description |
Cost |
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Uh-oh! Looks like the sculptor slipped a bit... |
350 |
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More like an ice globe, really. |
350 |
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The graceful movements of a reindeer, perfectly captured in a giant fancy ice cube. |
350 |
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They're beautiful, but don't try flying with them. |
350 |
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So realistic it looks like it might just fly away. |
350 |
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A very bold, yet elegant, dragon carved of solid ice. |
600 |
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Wow, those tail feathers couldn't have been easy to sculpt! |
550 |
Holiday Shop
The other merchant is Joy. She is running the Holiday Shop just north of Jerry. She sells both food and Christmas themed decoration items.
Item |
Description |
Cost |
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Known less formally as hot chocolate, this brew is the essential drink for the chilly winter season. |
1000 |
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Cider that has been heated, or mulled, with holiday spices and fruit. |
1500 |
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Cider topped with a froth of potent spices. |
1500 |
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It looks just like Elios, even though it's a cookie! |
1500 |
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Cocoa thickened with peppermint, it's hot AND cool. |
2000 |
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A cute mini version of the holiday fruit cake. |
2000 |
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Get figgy with it. |
1500 |
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This one didn't run away home. |
1500 |
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Santa food. |
1500 |
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Raspberries aren't in season during the winter, so these doughnuts are made with sweetened preserves. |
1500 |
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Knock knock, anyone home? |
1000 |
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A fluffy and delicate fruit cake, just in time for winter. |
1000 |
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Deck the halls with these festive winter streamers. |
550 |
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It's not winter without string lights! |
550 |
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This is one festive fence, you'll give it that much. |
550 |
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More sleep is a gift everyone should get. |
2000 |
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This baby can fit so many candy canes in it. |
1500 |
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Dish out gifts, or keep them all to yourself, while sitting atop this winter festival throne. |
3000 |
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This comfy couch is the best gift you can give your rump this year. |
1800 |
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You know, they say no two snowflake rugs are alike... |
900 |
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Festive dinners are best served on festive tables. |
1000 |
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Winter may have to end, but this end table never has to! |
750 |
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It's a Western Region tradition to cut down a pine tree and decorate it for winter. This one is a fake tree, though. So sustainable! |
1250 |
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No one knows where the tradition of winter wreaths came from, but no one questions it, either! |
700 |
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Festive socks. Legends tell that if hung up, a fat red man will sometimes break into your house at night and leave stuff in them! |
425 |
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Festive socks. Legends tell that if hung up, a fat red man will sometimes break into your house at night and leave stuff in them! |
425 |
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Festive socks. Legends tell that if hung up, a fat red man will sometimes break into your house at night and leave stuff in them! |
425 |
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Festive socks. Legends tell that if hung up, a fat red man will sometimes break into your house at night and leave stuff in them! |
425 |
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Festive socks. Legends tell that if hung up, a fat red man will sometimes break into your house at night and leave stuff in them! |
425 |
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Festive socks. Legends tell that if hung up, a fat red man will sometimes break into your house at night and leave stuff in them! |
425 |
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Festive socks. Legends tell that if hung up, a fat red man will sometimes break into your house at night and leave stuff in them! |
425 |
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Festive socks. Legends tell that if hung up, a fat red man will sometimes break into your house at night and leave stuff in them! |
425 |
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Festive socks. Legends tell that if hung up, a fat red man will sometimes break into your house at night and leave stuff in them! |
425 |
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Festive socks. Legends tell that if hung up, a fat red man will sometimes break into your house at night and leave stuff in them! |
425 |
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You can NEVER have too many presents. Never. |
720 |
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Yule certainly agree that these logs complete your holiday decorations. |
675 |
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Two bells, to ring in joy and cheer. |
300 |
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These holidays need more bow bell. |
350 |
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Rung by carolers through the land as they sing songs to winter cheer. |
400 |
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Sometimes known as an Angel bell, for its chime sounds similar to the wing beats of Angels. |
350 |
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These little bells sway in the winter winds, like little holiday wind chimes. |
375 |
Gallery
Limited in quantity and costing Winter Tokens are the ice sculptures.
All items that can be purchased from Joy's Holiday shop during the Winter Festival.+
History
- 0.8: Winter Festival introduced into the game.
- 1.2: With the addition of the new RNPCs, three new gift givers are possible for the Winter Festival event.
- 1.2.2:
Holiday End Table price decreased.
- 1.3: Prices of several food items adjusted.