The Month of Celebrating is upon us, and with it comes the twinkling lights, the scent of hot borovan, and the rush of last-minute shopping in the Neopian Plaza. Whether you’re trying to perfect your holiday cookie recipe, wrangle a Raindorf into wearing a festive hat, or just survive a particularly awkward holiday party, there’s a book for that. The Neopian library shelves are stocked full of holiday-themed reads to inspire, entertain, and (hopefully) keep the Meepits at bay. Grab your reading glasses (or borrow a Spyder’s monocle) and dive into this ultimate guide to holiday-themed books. We’ve got titles to match every mood and activity this season! Baking and Treat-Making There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than by filling your Neohome with the smells of freshly baked goodies. These books will turn your kitchen into a confectionery masterpiece: 101 Candy Cane Recipes: Candy canes are as versatile as they are delicious. From Peppermint Pancakes to candy cane casserole (yes, it’s a thing), this book offers recipes to satisfy even the pickiest Neopet. Creative Holiday Treats: Think holiday baking is just about cookies? Think again! Learn to create jellybean-topped gingerbread houses, Negg-stuffed pies, and even chocolate snowflakes. Perfect for impressing guests—or bribing them to leave early. Sculpting Food Holiday Edition: For the Neopian who believes food is art, this guide will help you create edible masterpieces that double as centerpieces. (Pro tip: don’t let the Meepits eat the display.) Seasonal Attack Pea Recipes Cookbook: Is the Pea the chef or the ingredient? Either way, this book is full of unexpected flavors. Pair it with your favorite Battledome gear for a culinary adventure. Decorating Your Neohome Turning your Neohome into a winter wonderland takes creativity, a good sense of balance, and perhaps a little magic. These books will help you create a space that screams, “Happy Month of Celebrating!” Decorating with Lights: Cover everything in lights—trees, furniture, maybe even your Petpet. This guide also includes a handy section on avoiding power outages. Holiday Decorating Hints: The perfect read for beginners who need basic advice, like “Step one: get a tree.” Includes bonus tips on...

Christmas Weewoo are some of the merriest of Petpets known to Neopiankind. Like their alternatively coloured counterparts, all Weewoos are well accustomed to living in towns and cities. They are docile, curious, and are known to serenade those who leave out bird feeders, a sort of friendship ritual. But unlike the other Weewoo sub-species, Christmas Weewoos are known to display unique behaviours that will be discussed in this brief scientific letter. All data was compiled by Melody Harvester, PhD candidate at Meridell College. Cuddling Behaviour Weewoo are social Petpets, often foraging in flocks (except the mutant Weewoo; for more information about this sub-species, please consult this summary by the same author.) Most are solitary roosters and are found with individuals of their immediate brood during the nesting season. In contrast, Christmas Weewoos are often found in large cuddling groups, affectionately called a “Big Woo” by avid Petpet watchers. There have been records of upwards to thirty Weewoo cuddling together to help conserve body heat! The red, fluffy cape-like parts of their bodies are some of the softest, warmest parts of their bodies along with their big red crests, sometimes called their “Santa hats.” When cold, Christmas Weewoo will fluff up their feathers to reduce overall surface area and better contain heat. When many are together, it can be hard to tell one Weewoo from another, with only their beady eyes helping to differentiate the sea of yellow from red. Absolute Floof This sub-species has naturally thicker feathers than its more southerly counterparts. Because of their thick fluff, these Weewoos are the heaviest sub-species, often weighing a full 10% more than the second highest, the Royal Weewoo (this sub-species is heavier because they wear adornments that they collect throughout their lives). Due to this weight, they tend to fly lower to the ground and for shorter distances to conserve energy. They are also what is known as a sit-and-wait predator, often staying in one place and waiting for food to come by before taking off from their perch and giving chase. Beyond their fluffy bodies, they also have feathered legs that are well adapted to handle the cold. This functions as built-in legwarmers and protects them from the dangers of frostbite.

Another holiday season is upon us and with it are plenty of reasons to celebrate! If you’re struggling to find a way to spread the holiday cheer this year, leave it to myself (metakitsune) and firefoxtails to bring you some of the best ways you can make somebody’s day. Best of all, the bulk of them will cost you nothing but a few minutes and a smile! (Even the smile is optional, but we won’t tell.) So, join us as we run through 18 ways to bring some holiday magic to yourself and those around you. 1) Say hi! Sounds simple, right? We’ve all been there...hanging out on the boards, nobody to talk to, hoping someone might come along and offer a friendly word or two, while your Neofriend list is sitting and gathering dust. Here’s your chance to reach out to an old friend or maybe even a new friend you just haven’t gotten around to getting to know yet. There are lots of people out there who have a hard time being the first ones to make contact, so make someone’s day and see what they’re up to!