Caution: Quills may be sharp Circulation: 196,905,205 Issue: 951 | 24th day of Celebrating, Y23
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Read the answers to the most commonly asked Neopets questions this week in the Editorial section. Each week the most popular questions will be answered by one of the creators of Neopets, so keep checking back to stay updated.


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The baby turned her attention to the tree for the first time since the decorations began going on. She gasped as she saw it in all its glory. The sheen of the ornaments drew one’s attention so that they weren’t sure which bauble was the most beautiful; at least, that’s how Saertil saw it when she was putting each one up. But, perhaps even more importantly, the entire tree glowed. Instead of a string of flickering lights, as described in the stories, Jorei’s parents had used real glow worms. Red, green, white, purple, blue . . . all ten colours were there, placed throughout the unattractive metal branches. The worms shone with such radiance that Jorei was mesmerized by the colours, their lights all synchronized in what looked like a magical light show.


Holiday Cheer in the Citadel



In the Darigan Citadel, there is holiday cheer, just as there would be throughout the rest of Neopia. Despite the gloomy atmosphere, vine-covered ground, and the occasional dust storm, every Neopian or team of Neopians has their own special way of celebrating in the floating city and beyond. Below are but a few examples of the celebrations you might see. ~~ Team Darigan Citadel and the “Yooyu Incident” ~~ After havoc broke loose at last year’s “Citadel Christmas Party,” the DC Team Players decided to keep a closer eye on the team’s apparent mascot. No other team wanted to give a holiday home to the Darigan Yooyu, who feigned sadness until he reached his destination at the festive occasion. Highlights of last year included...

Neopian Holiday Gift Guide



It’s that wonderful time of year again, when there’s a chill in the air, Christmas lights, snow on the ground, festive music everywhere, and of course, the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping that comes with it. For some, this can be the most stressful part of the season, as it can be quite difficult to determine the best gift to get for your Neofriends and family. Have no fear, though! This gift guide is here to help melt that stress away so that you can enjoy the holiday season… and the smile that you will put on your Neofriends faces with these great gifts! 1. Collectables: Is your loved one an avid stamp collector? Maybe they have stacks and stacks of Neodeck cards displayed in their room and hoarded in boxes under the bed?

Unleashing the Holiday Spirit – A Guide


The month of Celebrating is finally at hand, which means it’s time to gobble up the last of our turkey leftovers, throw away those rotting pumpkins, and prepare ourselves for the Day of Giving! Now more than ever, Neopians are in dire need of some holiday cheer. Thankfully, there are a few simple solutions to stirring up our spirits for all the ensuing wintry fun! Grab your mug of Neggnog and read below for 10 ways to unleash the holiday spirit!

Other Stories
"Special Delivery" by 77thbigby
The Marin family had arrived in Terror Mountain. They planned to stay through the month of Celebrating. Simon and Eliana had decided it would be a nice experience for their children. Simon had frequented the mountain in his youth and still had connections there. So here they were. They were staying with a family friend by the name of Lofty. He had lived on the mountain for years and had been thrilled to hear that the Marin family was coming for a visit. His cottage was off the beaten path, near the summit. The cottage was quaint, snow-laden with windows that shone with a friendly glow and a plume of smoke rising from the chimney. There was plenty of room to host the family...

"A Snowbunny for Emir" by crazyboutcute
It was on a whim, and nothing more, that Emir finally approached the pink Aisha crocheting Snowbunnies outside the Advent Calendar kiosk. He first noticed her on the third day of the Month of Celebrating, and he saw her every day thereafter, sitting in the same spot, keeping the same hours, crocheting the same white Snowbunnies from the same white yarn. His shop was across the way, and his workstation was across from the window, so he couldn’t help but see her there, wearing a coat but no gloves and endlessly crocheting. It was only natural, then, that his curiosity would be piqued and that he would think to offer her some respite from the unrelenting cold of...

"The Unique Month of Celebrating" by akezis
There are few things quite as pleasant as the smell of freshly baked cookies that just came out of the oven. The only other aroma that can compete with it, is that of pastries being prepared during the best time of the year: the Month of Celebrating. Despite the cold weather and the snow that indicates that winter is here and in full force, there's a special warmth added to the atmosphere, because of all the good feelings that accompany the making of these snacks. The process of putting together in a bowl eggs, sugar, butter and other ingredients, mixing them and scooping the batter into a baking sheet to be taken to the oven becomes a mandatory task at this time of the year. Though that word might...


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Holiday Cheer in the Citadel
In the Darigan Citadel, there is holiday cheer, just as there would be throughout the rest of Neopia... Collab with 4mandy4

by parody_ham

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Trading Presents
One's coal is another's treasure? Collab with kagome_276

by pau_meow

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Something has happened!
Friendly reminder: Collect your daily prize from The Snowager while he is "sleeping" during the Month of Celebration!

by wiited

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Holiday Away
Khielli goes away for the holidays

by d0odleb3rry

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An Advent Calendar of Holiday Pranks
For the holiday season, I have thought of 31 holiday-themed pranks to play on your fellow Neopians, one for each day of the Month of Celebrating!

by _brainchild_



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