Sims 4 Seasons

Holidays

Sims 4 Seasons

Sims 4 Seasons Guide

Holidays


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nMuch like in real life, The Sims 4: Seasons has holidays where your Sims can celebrate different kinds of festivities depending on the current season. We can celebrate Valentines, Christmas, and more and the Sims also have their corresponding versions of those holidays.
Depending on where you live, perhaps you have your own special holiday that you celebrate. The Calendar feature lets you create your own holidays as well. In this page, we’ll discuss about the different holidays that are available, as well as the options you have for creating your own.



Accessing the Calendar

As stated in our Calendar overview page, you can check this feature by clicking the calendar icon on the lower left side of the screen, just below your Sim’s profile icon. The calendar will show the current day as well as upcoming weeks. Clicking on a specific day that has an icon will show you the holiday that’s upcoming.

You can create your own holiday using the Calendar
You can create your own holiday using the Calendar


Holidays are celebrated by following the tasks that are listed on the menu. For example, the Harvestfest will require you to Decorate, play with Holiday Gnomes, have a Grand Meal, and have Thankful Spirit. Completing a holiday will make your Sim very happy!



Pre-Made Holidays

In the Sims 4: Seasons, there are four pre-made holidays that happen in each in-game year. They are similar to real life holidays such as Valentines Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. Each holiday will happen on a specific season, and you’ll have some set of traditions that you’ll participate in for a successful holiday. Here is the list of Pre-Made holidays available in the game:

Icon
Name
Season
Traditions
Holidays

Love Day
Spring
  • Romantic Spirit
  • Give Flowers
  • Go on a Date
  • Holidays

    Harvest Fest
    Fall
  • Decorate
  • Holiday Gnomes
  • Grand Meal
  • Thankful Spirit
  • Holidays

    Winterfest
    Winter
  • Decorate
  • Festive Spirit
  • Open Presents
  • Grand Meal
  • Father Winter
  • Holidays

    New Year's Eve
    Winter
  • Decorate
  • Party Spirit
  • Make Resolutions
  • Countdown to Midnight


  • Decoration Themes: There are decoration themes that you can assign for a holiday where your entire househould will have decorations that can be shown in order to reflect the specific holiday. Through the game’s build mode, search for the following item:

  • Attic Shack Decoration Box

    With this item, you can update the look of you house for the holidays. This feature can also be used for custom holidays that you can create. Here is the list of themes that can be chosen.

  • None
  • Harvestfest
  • Love Day
  • New Year’s Eve
  • Spooky
  • Spring
  • Winterfest


  • Surprise Holidays

    Aside from the four main holidays, there are surprise holidays that you won’t see in the Calendar often. As the name implies, they are holidays that happen as surprises and they will only appear on the calendar just a few days before they start. Not only that, but they also can happen at any season. Since they are random at nature, you can miss out on these holidays if your Sim has work or if they go to school.

    Surprise holidays can also be ignored by specific sims, and there are also those who will love these. The list below shows the surprise holidays that are available in the game.


    Icon
    Name
    Description
    Traditions
    Ignored By
    Loved By
    Holidays

    Neighborhood Brawl
    Time to practice that right hook! Today is all about starting Fights with other Sims.
    Fighting
    Toddlers, Children, Teens
    Sims with the hot-headed trait
    Holidays

    New Skill Day
    "Try out a new skill or develop an existing one! All Sims learn skills faster today!"
    Skill Improvement
    Toddlers
    Sims with the ambitious, creative, or genius trait
    Holidays

    Night of the Town
    Local businesses want to show some customer appreciation by offering free food and drinks. It's time to get out of the house and visit a venue!
    Free Food and Drinks
    Toddlers, Children, Teens, Elders
    None
    Holidays

    Prank Day
    "A holiday is the perfect excuse for mischievious hijinks that are in good fun. Time to work on some pranks. To participate. Click on another Sim and select Mischief. Then select any of the Mischief options."
    Mischief Spirit
    Toddlers
    Children, Sims with geek, or goofball trait
    Holidays

    Rebate Day
    "All object purchases in Build Mode earn a 10% rebate for today only! Buy an object worth at least 500 Simoleons to complete this tradition. Watch for the rebate to arrive in Household Funds later this week."
    Shopping Rebate
    Toddlers, Children, Teens
    Sims with the Materialistic trait
    Holidays

    Talk Like a Pirate Day
    Time to practice yer buccaneer lingo. Ye be encouraged to speak like a proud pirate this day.
    Talk Like a Pirate
    Toddlers
    Children, Sims with the childish, noncommittal, or outgoing trait
    Holidays

    The Lottery
    "There's a huge lottery happening and the jackpot is too tempting to miss out on. You can't win if you don't play! The drawing occurs tomorrow morning so make sure to buy your ticket today. Purchase a lottery ticket via the computer or phone. Limit one ticket per Sim."
    Play the Lottery
    Toddlers, Children, Teens
    Sims with the ambitious or materialsitic trait
    Holidays

    TV Season Premiere
    There's a huge premiere for a new show on TV today. Be sure to watch it soon to avoid any spoilers from other Sims.
    Watch TV premiere
    Toddlers
    Teens




    Holiday Traditions

    Whenever you look at a specific holiday, there are set activities that you need to do in order for them to be a successful one. These activities are called traditions, and they vary for each holiday that you participate in. You can also have up to 5 traditions for each holiday.

    Traditions can also be chosen if you’re creating a custom holiday. Here are the different traditions that you’ll be able to find in the Sims 4: Seasons:


    Icon
    Tradition
    Description
    Ignored By
    Loved By
    Holidays

    Air Grievances
    Direct honest feedback is harsh, and it feels oh so good to get it off your chest. To participate, select other Sims and choose Mean socials such as Yell At.
    Toddlers, Sims with the good trait
    n/a
    Holidays

    Appreciate an Object
    What is special and worthy of appreciation to you? Reflect around objects and the larger meaning behind them. To participate, Click on an Object and select Appreciate.
    Toddlers
    n/a
    Holidays

    Art & Music Spirit
    Make music and make art. Sing until your voice gives out or the neighbors complain. To participate, create art by doing things like Painting, Taking Photos or Dancing. Or do musical things by Singing, Listening to Music, or Playing an Instrument.
    Toddlers
    Sims with the bookworm or creative trait
    Holidays

    Attend Holiday Ceremony
    Attend a Ceremony by using the phone to travel there to complete this tradition.
    Toddlers, Children
    n/a
    Holidays

    Baking
    The smell of fresh baked treats is worth celebrating. Why not make a holiday around it? To participate, Click on a Stove and Select Bake or Cook, then choose a baked good.
    Toddlers, Children
    n/a
    Holidays

    Bar-B-Que
    There is nothing quite like fire grilled food. Debates on the best fuel source and sauce recipe get very heated. To participate, Click on any Outdoor Grill and select Grill.
    Toddlers
    Sims with the foodie trait
    Holidays

    Cleaning
    A clean home is a happy home! To participate, Clean around the home. Empty the Trash, Mop Up Puddles, and Clean Up dishes.
    Toddlers
    Sims with the neat trait
    Holidays

    Countdown To Midnight
    Stay up past bedtime and shout at the TV in celebration! To participate, Watch the Countdown to Midnight on TV. The countdown will be availabe on TV's after 11:00 PM.
    Toddlers
    Children, Teens
    Holidays

    Decorate
    The perfect bit of color and décor can really set the stage for any holiday. To participate, place holiday decorations from Build Mode. Decorate the house exterior by placing and using The Attic Stack Decoration Box.
    Toddlers, Children, Sims with the lazy trait, Dorm residents
    Sims with the family-oriented or perfectionist trait
    Holidays

    Drinking
    Celebrate with the perfect summer lemonade, warm apple spiced nog, or any of a Mixologists wonderful creations. To participate, drink something from a Bar, Drink Stand or Fridge.
    Toddlers, Children
    Sims with the foodie trait
    Holidays

    Egg Hunt
    Colorfully painted eggs are hidden throughout your yard. Gotta collect 'em all. To participate, Click on objects in the world and select Hunt for Egg.
    n/a
    Toddlers, Children, Sims with the childish trait
    Holidays

    Exercise
    Celebrate by taking care of yourself. Push yourself to do just a few more reps or go just a little further on your run. To participate, do any exercise activity like Jogging, Push-ups, or Lifting Weights.
    Toddlers, Sims with the lazy trait
    Sims with the active trait
    Holidays

    Fasting
    Appreciate all the good food you have by going without for a short time. To participate, do not Eat any food for 6 hours.
    Toddlers, Sims with the glutton trait
    Sims with the good trait
    Holidays

    Father Winter
    On special nights of celebration, Father Winter will visit the household of festive Sims. If you are quick you can catch him bringing gifts for all good children. To participate, place a Fireplace[3] and a Pile of Presents in your home. Then wait for midnight.
    n/a
    Toddlers, Children, Sims with the childish trait
    Holidays

    Festive Lighting
    Traditional lighting of candles is a great way to save on the electrical bill while gathering friends and family. To participate, Click on a Holiday Tree, Menorah, or Kinara and select Light Candle.
    n/a
    Toddlers, Children, Sims with the childish trait or family-oriented trait
    Holidays

    Festive Spirit
    Be festive and jolly with friends and family. To participate, use festive socials such as Lighting the Holiday Tree, Ask if Good or Bad, or Belly Laugh.
    Toddlers
    Sims with the childish, creative, or fiamily-oriented trait
    Holidays

    Fighting
    Time to practice that right hook! Today is all about starting Fights with other Sims.
    Toddlers, Children
    n/a
    Holidays

    Fire
    The crackling flames inspire primal celebration. To participate, Light a Bonfire, Campfire, Fireplace, or Burn a Leaf Pile. Then interact with any of these sources of fire.
    Toddlers
    n/a
    Holidays

    Fireworks (City Living)
    They are booming, fiery, colorful decoration for the sky. To participate, buy some Fireworks from the San Myshuno festival stalls and Light them.
    Toddlers
    Children, Teens, Sims with the childish trait
    Holidays

    Flower Bunny
    The Flower Bunny has come to visit and spread flowery delight! To participate, do Friendly interactions with the Flower Bunny.
    n/a
    Toddlers, Children
    Holidays

    Games
    Strategy, learning, entertainment, and accomplishment all in the same activity. Great alone or with friends. To participate, play with video games, toys, the arcade, or the chess table.
    n/a
    Sims with the childish or greek trait
    Holidays

    Gardening
    A tradition dedicated to those with a green thumb, and those working on one. To participate, Harvest, Plant, Water, Weed, or Spray in the garden.
    Toddlers, Children
    n/a
    Holidays

    Give Flowers
    To participate, use the Purchase Gift interaction on the phone or computer to buy flowers. Then select a Sim and choose Give Gift.
    Toddlers
    Sims with the good or romantic trait
    Holidays

    Give Gifts
    Exchanging a gift is a great way to convey appreciation, humor, and romance. It even works to trick adversaries. To participate, Buy Gifts from the Phone, Computer or Build Mode. Click on other Sims and Give Gifts. Make sure to check the mail for gifts sent to you.
    n/a
    Toddlers, Children, Sims with the outgoing trait
    Holidays

    Go on a Date
    Take out that special someone, or invite out a new soon to be special someone. It's tradition! To participate, Click on the Phone and select Ask on Date, Choose another Sim and select a location for the date.
    Toddlers, Children, Sims with the loner trait
    Sims in a romantic relatinoship, Sims with the romantic or outgoing trait
    Holidays

    Go on a Vacation or Travel
    There is no place like home... which you won't know until you travel! To participate, Click on the Phone and select Take a Vacation, or Travel to a Commercial Venue.
    n/a
    Sims with the family-oriented trait
    Holidays

    Grand Meal
    A most delectable feast awaits stomachs growling in anticipation. Just make sure someone else volunteers to do the dishes. Cook a Grand Meal by clicking on the Stove or Fridge. To start the feast, select Call to Grand Meal on the completed dish.
    Toddlers, Children, Teens, Dorm residents
    Sims with the family-oriented trait
    Holidays

    Holiday Gnomes
    Give respect and gifts to the friendly gnomes in the hopes of festive rewards. To participate, find Gnomes around your lot, Click on the Gnomes and select Appease the Gnome.
    Toddlers
    Children, Sims with the childish or goofball trait
    Holidays

    Invite Guests
    Celebrate with friends, family, and random Sims you met on the street. To participate, Click on the Phone and select Invite to Hangout at Current Lot. Then socialize with at least two of your guests once they arrive.
    Toddlers
    Sims with the family-oriented trait, outgooing, or proper trait
    Holidays

    Light Kinara
    Light the candles on the Kinara to reflect the seven principles. To participate, Click on the Kinara and select Light Candle.
    n/a
    n/a
    Holidays

    Light Menorah
    Celebrate by lighting the candles of the Menorah. To participate, Click on the Menorah and select Light Candles.
    n/a
    n/a
    Holidays

    Make Resolutions
    Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today. To participate, Click on your Sim and select Make Resolution.
    Toddlers
    n/a
    Holidays

    Mischief Spirit
    A holiday is the perfect excuse for mischievous hijinks that are in good fun. Time to work on some pranks. To participate, Click on another Sim and select Mischief. Then Select any of the Mischief options.
    Toddlers
    Children, Sims with the geek or goofball trait
    Holidays

    Open Presents
    It's better to receive than to give. Wait, reverse that! To participate, Open a Present from any Gift Pile.
    n/a
    Toddlers, Children, Teen, Sims with the childish, family-oriented, or self-absorbed trait
    Holidays

    Party Spirit
    Drink, Dance, and Play Music. The Party spirit lives in us all. To participate, use any of the various party activities. Drink, Dance, Play an Instrument, Tell Jokes, Flirt, or Sing.
    Toddlers
    Sims with the outgoing trait
    Holidays

    Polar Bear Plunge
    Its freezing out but the water hasn't completely iced over. Perfect time for a swim. To participate, Swim in any outside pool while it is cold outside.
    Toddlers
    n/a
    Holidays

    Remembrance
    Spend time remembering those who have passed but are never truly gone. To participate, Click on an Urn or Gravestone and choose any of the available options. You can also meet and interact with a Ghost.
    n/a
    n/a
    Holidays

    Romantic Spirit
    Spend a little extra time with the one you love or the one you are falling in love with. To participate, do romantic socials such as Kissing, Hugging, Flirting, or if the mood strikes, WooHoo!
    Toddlers, Children, Sims with the loner trait
    Sims in a romantic relationship, Sims with the romantic trait
    Holidays

    Spooky Spirit
    The midnight hours is close at hand. Ghosts, vampires and aliens are in the plan. Celebrate all that sends a shiver up the spine. To participate, do spooky actions such as interacting with ghosts, vampires, or aliens. You can also carve pumpkins, or play spooky music on the Pipe Organ.
    Toddlers
    Children, Teens, Sims with the art lover trait
    Holidays

    Sports TV
    Yes, cheering louder does help your team win on TV. To participate, Click on a TV and select Watch Sports.
    Toddlers
    Sims with the bro trait
    Holidays

    Streaking
    Nothing is as freeing as running down the street with the wind in your, um, face. To participate, select the Sim and then select Go Streaking.
    Toddlers, Children, Teens, Sims with the proper trait
    n/a
    Holidays

    Tell Stories
    Gather around and tell your favorite stories. It is much more interactive than reading a book. To participate, tell a story to another Sim. Try reading a toddler a book or telling stories around a campfire if you have one.
    Toddlers
    Sims with the bookworm or outgoing trait
    Holidays

    Thankful Spirit
    Spend time to reflect and be thankful - who knows what tomorrow will bring. To participate, discuss what you can Be Thankful for with another Sim.
    Toddlers, Children
    Sims with the family-oriented or good trait
    Holidays

    Trick or Treat
    Random masked neighborhood kids come to your door asking for food? Sounds like a great tradition. To participate, Click on Children who have knocked on your door and select Trick or Treat!
    Toddlers
    Children, Teens, Sims with the childish trait
    Holidays

    Watch Romantic TV
    A proper romantic flick can really set the mood for a romantic holiday. To participate, Click on the TV and select Watch Romance.
    Toddlers, Children
    Sims with the romantic trait
    Holidays

    Water Fun
    When the Weather heats up, celebrate with a little H20. It is the only Tradition that requires a swimsuit!
    n/a
    Children, Sims with the active, goofball, or childish trait
    Holidays

    Wear Costumes
    A chance to dress up as a Llama or a Fairy and have everyone act like that is normal. To participate, Click on your Sims and select Wear Costume. Then choose your costume.
    n/a
    Children, Teens, Vampires, Sis with the creative or family-oriented trat



    With different types of holidays, you can decorate according to your liking. Create your own custom holiday as well by making your own tradition combinations, and let it fit to your own taste! We hope that our holidays guide has helped you in the Sims 4: Seasons.

    There are other features from this expansion as well, so don’t forget to check our other pages in our guide. If you have any tips or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to let us know!




    That concludes our dedicated for the Holiday Feature in The Sims 4: Seasons. Please check out our other helpful pages for the game.


     
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