{"id":7657,"date":"2024-12-06T14:03:39","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T20:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.zoha-islands.com\/?p=7657"},"modified":"2024-12-06T14:03:39","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T20:03:39","slug":"joy-to-the-grid-join-us-for-these-2024-holiday-events-and-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zoha-islands.com\/blog\/joy-to-the-grid-join-us-for-these-2024-holiday-events-and-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Joy to the Grid! Join us for these 2024 Holiday Events and Activities!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Happy December, Residents! The holidays are here, and we\u2019ve packed the season with festive fun for everyone. From epic shopping sprees to snowball battles, there\u2019s no shortage of ways to celebrate in Second Life this winter. Here\u2019s a peek at what\u2019s coming your way:<\/p>\n

2024 Holiday Shop & Hop<\/h2>\n

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The 2024 Holiday Shop & Hop<\/a> is almost here with 320 participating merchants across 16 shopping regions, bringing you loads of festive fun! Every store will have at least a 20% discount on all items and a free (non-group) gift for shoppers or a gift certificate valued at L$300 or above!<\/p>\n

The event formally opens to the public on Friday, December 6th at 9 AM PT\/SLT – but who wants to wait when you can get early access?! If you can\u2019t contain your excitement, join the official Second Life Birthday group inworld<\/a> to be granted immediate access.<\/p>\n

Before you jump inworld, you can get a sneak peek at many of the items that will be available in the official Second Life Shop & Hop Flickr pool<\/a>. And don\u2019t forget to share photos of your haul after your shopping excursion!<\/p>\n

To visit the 2024 Holiday Shop & Hop – start at any one of the Regions<\/a> – but be sure to visit them all to see everything that’s available. Happy shopping!<\/p>\n

Scroll to the end of this post for a complete list of all 320 participating Shop & Hop Merchants and their direct slurls!<\/p>\n

Winter Last Names 2024<\/h2>\n

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To celebrate the winter holiday season, we have released some festive new last names!<\/p>\n

The following winter-themed names are only available for a limited time: \u00a0
Candyclaws
Merry
Frostlake
Candlewick
Prancer
Silverbells
Mistlefluff
Alegria
Befana
Hollyberry<\/p>\n

These names for winter are seasonal and may come back around this time next year, for a limited time.<\/p>\n

We will continue to make additional updates to the available last name pool, so if these options aren\u2019t for you, stay tuned for future updates. You can also suggest your favorite name on our suggestion form<\/a>, the new names were chosen from there!\u00a0<\/p>\n

For more information about the costs and how-tos involved in name changes, read the Changing your username FAQ<\/a>. Click to change your name now<\/a>!<\/p>\n

New Winter Premium & Premium Plus Gifts<\/h2>\n

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Premium members, get ready for a special treat! Enjoy an exclusive, limited-edition Premium and Premium Plus gift designed to bring extra holiday cheer and charm to your inworld adventures. Drop by one of the Premium Gift kiosks<\/a>\u00a0and pick up your exclusive holiday gift!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Santa Patch & “The Molelves”<\/h2>\n

Mark your calendars for Friday, December 6, 2024<\/strong>! From 12 PM to 3 PM PT\/SLT<\/strong>, join us for a special festive event with Santa Patch and the \u201cMolelves\u201d!<\/p>\n

Stop by for holiday fun, photos, and plenty of cheer. Share your Christmas wishes, and don\u2019t miss out on the exclusive Frosty Puff Boopie<\/strong>, available only at the Christmas Expo!
We can\u2019t wait to celebrate with you!<\/p>\n

📍<\/span> Location: Santa Patch & The Molelves<\/a><\/p>\n

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Linden & Resident Snowball Fight<\/h2>\n

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Grab your warm clothes and prepare for some snowy mayhem at the Winter Wonderland Snowball Fight Arena<\/strong>! This year\u2019s event promises sparkling snowballs, big laughs, and a chance to face off against your favorite Lindens.<\/p>\n

Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n