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Winter Activities to Keep you Occupied until Spring


by emmy1265__42

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     Post-Month of Celebrating, sometimes winter gets a little drab and boring here in Neopia. Until the Negg Festival in the Spring, there just might not seem like much to do! Well fear not, fellow Neopians! Here I have compiled a list of winter activities to keep you occupied until the warm spring winds start blowing!

     #1 Visit Terror Mountain

     Okay, this is a pretty obvious one. Where else would one find themselves for winter activities other than the winter wonderland that is Terror Mountain? Although it is at its most busy during Advent Calendar time, after the bustle of the holidays dies down, there is still plenty to do!

     After the Snowager wakes up from his month-long hibernation, most Neopians are back at it trying to get that avatar. Also consider the amount of winter-themed games available on Terror Mountain, along with quests for Taelia the Snow Faerie. And of course, make sure to visit all the wintry shops. And, since I mentioned the Negg Festival, it’s never too early to start shopping for Easter Neggs! The Neggery is conveniently located in the Ice Caves as well.

     #2 Explore Somewhere Warm

     So you may have read the last point and thought to yourself “Uh, no. Too cold, not happening!” And that’s completely understandable! So instead, consider some of Neopia’s toastier locales. Mystery Island is an obvious frontrunner because of its tropical climate and large tourism industry, but there are other lands you might want to consider.

     The Lost Desert is not only nice and warm, but full of ancient mystery, intrigue, and of course the Fruit Machine, which I have yelled at for not winning me a paintbrush for the past ten years. Both Sahkmet and Quasala are excellent places to find new foods, battledome items, clothing, and for the eternal child in all of us, coloring pages!

     Moltara may not be the first place that comes to mind, but boy, does it fit the bill of ‘toasty’! The underground lava tubes are the perfect place to keep warm, and as Neopia’s newest land, there is still plenty to discover! Moltara City is a bustling metropolis with lots of shops and history, and the Caves are full of adventure and amazing wonders like the Magma Pool!

     #3 Have a Snowball Fight!

     Popular among guilds, snowball fights are one of my favorite winter activities that I’ve participated in during my time in Neopia. Simply begin by sending snowballs to your Neofriends, and then watch the snow start flying! Have a predetermined amount of time for your snowball fight decided before it commences, and once that time is up, tally your snowballs! Whoever has the least amount, wins! It’s a really fun way to bond with your neofriends, and a great use for all of those Sticky Snowballs you have hoarded in your Safety Deposit Box from last year’s Charity Corner ;)

     #4 Re-Paint and Customize

     After the month of Celebrating, when Christmas-colored pets are the most popular, there are still a few paint jobs out there that capture that wintry look! If you want a snowman-esque pet, then a snow paint brush might be right up your alley. Not only will you get that wintry vibe, but you also receive an avatar! Otherwise, if you happen to have access to the Lab Ray, another color to aim for could be the elusive ‘Ice’ paint job. Now your pet can look like a sparkly ice sculpture that would fit right in with any winter scene!

     If you’re not in the market for a new color, there are always some wintry clothes to spruce up your neopets instead, guaranteeing that not only will your pets look spiffy, but stay warm too! You’ll find some of my neopets sporting a couple of my favorite winter accessories, that aren’t just limited to hats, scarves, and mittens! Two in particular that I love are the Splattered Snow Mask and the Ice Blasted Wig. Both just scream “Hey, I’ve been out in the cold playing in the snow...AND NOW I’M FREEZING MY PAWS OFF, LET ME IN!!”

     #5 Adopt a Wintry Petpet

     Wintery petpets don’t just end with seasonal pets like Raindorfs, Firs, and Jinjahs; there are plenty of wonderful little friends to keep your pets company. Polarchucks, Snufflys, Snowbunnies, Snicklebeasts, and my personal favorite: Abominable Snowballs, along with some others, are all excellent additions to your neofamily. Just, uh, make sure you don’t let that last one melt….

     #6 Celebrate Other Neopian Holidays.

     After the Day of Giving, there are loads of other Neopian holidays to partake in all the way through the end of the Month of Running. Other than specific pet days, some of these celebrations include Valentine’s Day on February 14th, The Mystery Island celebration of Gadgadsbogen at the beginning of March, and Illusen Day on March 17th. And for our more dastardly Neopians, Sloth Appreciation Day is on January 14th, and Jhudora Day is February 4th.

     Celebrating these Neopian holidays is super easy, whether you customize your pet to fit the theme, or send your neofriends appropriately-themes presents, finding something to celebrate is one of the best ways to keep occupied and optimistic during the long winter!

     Just remember: March 3rd is still cancelled due to lack of interest.

     #7 Re-watch Old Advent Calendar Animations

     Okay, now you guys know I’m grasping at straws here to keep you entertained. But honestly, sometimes I want nothing more than to curl up with a hot cup of Borovan and watch some fun animations. Seeing all of the fun references and jokes from the animations from the past year and previous years, not only warms the heart with leftover holiday cheer, but also lets you go on a little nostalgia trip to Neopia from long ago.

          And there you have it! Seven things to keep you occupied until the snow melts and the Easter Cybunny comes! With this handy guide, the long winter months will fly right by, and before you know it, Spring will have sprung :)

     

 
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