#cozy celebrations

[abbysimsfun]

Sims In Bloom: Generation 2 Pt. 113 (Cozy Celebrations)

The events of this post occurred leading up to Winterfest (Generation 2 parts 99 to 102)

The Winterfest season began in Henford with a fresh coat of snow on the ground. White powder was rare in the rural river town, but like anywhere else, it was always welcome during the holiday season.

Hazel Moody-Nesbitt lived in a two-story cottage in the Bramblewood with her wife, Nicola. They also lived with Nicola's mother, Kim, and brother, Dominic, and Hazel had recently returned from a political conference in San Myshuno with holiday traditions on her mind.

The high school sweethearts had been married close to three years, but they were already growing apart. Still, they both hoped they could find the spark still lit amid the magic of the festive season.

"The first Winterfest without your father won't be easy, but we should try to make it a happy holiday," said Kim. "For Eddie's sake."

"We don't need to be sad, Mom. Dad's still with us, especially at this time of year." Nicola and her family wanted a quiet Winterfest at home, wrapping themselves in comfort and tradition as they soldiered on without her father. Outgoing Hazel wanted to support her wife, but she was hoping for something more this holiday season.

"Staying in watching Winterfest movies sounds like a really nice time, but maybe we could spice things up a little, and add some traditions from other cultures for the fun of it. Like cooking different kinds of food! Maybe we can't travel anywhere, but we could do the next best thing exploring different cultures."

Nicola hadn't travelled much. She'd heard Hazel's tales of camping in Granite Falls with her family, but she thought it sounded uncomfortable and full of bugs. She was a homebody, but expanding their holiday celebrations to embrace other cultures was a good idea. It's exactly the sort of thing Nicola would want to teach her students.

They got the season started by hanging a festive wreath over the bay window in the living room, and Nicola made japchae at Hazel's suggestion. "Apparently, it's a noodle dish they serve in places like Mount Komorebi for the holidays."

Nicola was comfortable with things like roast turkey, gingerbread, even egg nog - the comforts she'd grown up with in Henford, but the more gregarious Hazel wanted to try new things. Taking it upon herself to learn new recipes as well, Hazel taught herself to make brigadeiro, a Selvadoradian holiday confection made with chocolate and condensed milk.

The girls decorated, donned festive sweaters, and brushed over their relationship issues with tinsel and fairy lights. They both wanted to discuss their relationship fears, but they avoided it at every turn. They could never find time for couples counseling, even though they brought it up whenever they would argue about one thing or another.

Living with Nicola's mother and brother often left Hazel feeling like the odd man out. She'd come downstairs after working on the computer, listening to her wife chat happily with her family. But when Hazel would enter the room, they'd grow quiet, as though their conversations weren't meant to include her. As if she wasn't family.

Late at night, while Nicola graded papers and listened to familiar winter holiday music on the stereo, Hazel would head to the Gnome's Arms. She was a social creature and always had been; Nicola was more outgoing when they were younger, but after she lost her father, she didn't enjoy the nightlife anymore.

Hazel tried to understand, but it's not like Henford even had particularly wild nightlife to begin with. At the Gnome's Arms alone she would socialize, getting to know the locals in support of her work for Mayor Varner.

She'd even stay late enough - and often enough - that the pub owner, Laura Jameson, let her practice mixology for fun when the tables started clearing. She even learned to make a coquito - best described as coconut-flavoured egg nog mixed with rum from Isla Paradiso.

She visited her childhood home in Finchwick one afternoon after work, excited to discuss their plans for the holiday season. She found her father, Neal, standing in the laneway with River's wife, Cassandra.

"I'm looking forward to Nicola and I blending family traditions this year. We'll be over for Winterfest dinner, but she wants to spend a lot of time with her family remembering Eddie, so I don't know how many other family traditions we'll be able to join." She couldn't hide the regret in her voice.

Neal smiled. "We'll miss you for whatever traditions you and Nicola won't make it to, but we'll be thrilled to see you both, as always."

By the time Hazel made it home that night after a visit with her family, Nicola had finished grading papers and fallen asleep. Hazel climbed into bed and leaned over for a cuddle, but Nicola was sound asleep and grunted as she turned the other way.

Laying in bed, Hazel tossed and turned, resorting to counting falling snowflakes out the window to quiet her mind enough to sleep. ->

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NOTE: Japchae is Korean (Mount Komorebi), brigadeiro is Brazilian (Selvadorada) and coquitos are Puerto Rican (Isla Paradiso). The game says the real places in the descriptions, but I'm trying to be cute and keep country/world names in-universe, even though it's impossible to perfectly match every Sims world with a real-world location.

[m0ckest]

couple... of roommates

[sharona-sims]

A small update from the Lynx household. 🐱

[sejianismodding]

🎁 [BG/EFDec24] FOMO Unlock - Cozy Celebrations

☠️ REMINDER: Double-check the OP for updates!

⚔️ Requires - TS4: BASE GAME

☄️ Updated - NIL

🚀 Initial Release - 12/3/2024

🎁 Download & Discussions: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116801771

🗺️ Modding Announcements: https://www.patreon.com/posts/109291501

👹 My FOMO !@#$%^&* Collection: https://www.patreon.com/collection/884492?view=condensed

💬 This is my THIRD FOMO Unlock. It does what it says on the label - unlocks all Event Rewards whether or not you started or completed the Event. However, it does not unlock the Event Quests for immediate completion. FOMO Unlocks exist to ensure you don't miss out on the rewards. I couldn't care less about the quest, sorry. 😹

[simsfvr]

Cloudgaze or Stargaze ✔

[istilldontlikeit]

My sim I'm using for the Cozy Celebrations Event AKA Father Winter's daughter, Noelle Winter. (on the left) vs. the sim I used for Reaper Rewards Event AKA Grim's daughter, Ambrose Reaper. (on the right).

...

Should I make them date?

[blackcatsims]

I made a Christmas obsessed sim to play the "Cozy Celebrations" reward event. Actually, obsessed may be an understatement. Christmas is her LIFE. Her name is Christine Cringle (I am not the most creative). She's erratic, socially awkward and generous. She's an adult but dyes her hair white and dresses exclusively in Christmas costumes. She is registered with the Ministry of Labour as a "Mrs. Claus Impersonator", though her neighbours in Henford on Bagley are not convinced that she KNOWS she's an impersonator...

[magicofsimplestories]

Day 1 & 2. Christmas Eve

Nothin' fake about the way you bring me to life You make every day feel like it's Christmas Every day that I'm with you Jonas Brothers, Like It's Christmas

[Merlin's beard, who are the Harrows]

When it came to the Cozy Celebrations Event, I thought that my wonderful Irish wizards the Harrows are the perfect family for achieving the proper Christmas mood.

'Cause only they are loud enough at breakfasts...

Creative enough in the afternoons...

and mischief enough to leave parents out of decorating the Christmas tree ☃️

No worries, Denise and Paul had their tiny cute moment in the meantime. In peace and calm 😜

And after all, the whole family gathered together for the most important moment of turning on the Christmas lights 🎄

[About the "Hold on"]

[kawaiiyasha]

Cozy Celebrations

Carol Belle loves the holidays, and there was no better sim for Jasmine Holiday to reach out to. After an adventure studying the various holiday traditions at Jasmine's behest, Carol know nows how to cook various holiday meals, mix a holiday cocktail, and play a little guitar for her family and friends.

[museofthemachine]

A Sweet Memory

Carol Belle woke up to the soft hum of her phone vibrating on the nightstand. Another message from Jasmine Holiday had arrived, and Carol couldn’t help but smile as she read the encouraging words:

“Sul sul! The holiday season is special because of the cherished moments we share with those closest to us. For this part of our research, take some time to cook something special and share a meaningful moment with someone you care about. Festive regards, Jasmine Holiday.”

The message lingered in Carol’s heart as she started her day. Cooking was her way of sharing love, but this time, she wanted to make it extra meaningful. She’d heard about a traditional holiday drink called Coquito—a creamy, coconut-based delight that was perfect for the season. It seemed festive enough to share with a friend, so Carol decided to master it.

The kitchen soon turned into her laboratory. Bottles of coconut milk and condensed milk lined the counter, and her blender worked overtime as she experimented with the perfect mix of sweetness and spice. After a few practice rounds—and a taste-test that had her humming with satisfaction—Carol had her first glass of Coquito, chilled and garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Feeling accomplished, she didn’t stop there. Memories of baking cookies as a child urged her to continue, so she cracked open an old recipe book and got to work on chocolate chip cookies. The smell of freshly baked dough filled the house, a comforting aroma that wrapped her home in nostalgia.

As Carol placed the last batch onto a cooling rack, a knock at the door pulled her from her thoughts. She opened it to find Megumi Ito, smiling warmly.

“Hope I’m not intruding,” Megumi said, glancing at the snow beginning to fall outside.

“Not at all!” Carol grinned, ushering her friend inside. “I just made Coquito and cookies—come in, stay for a bit.”

Megumi’s eyes lit up as she settled onto the couch with a steaming mug of the traditional drink. Together, they flipped through the TV channels until they found a holiday movie marathon. The two laughed at cheesy dialogue, shared cookies, and even shed a tear or two during the heartfelt endings.

“You did amazing!” Megumi said, brushing away a happy tear. “I always get emotional at the end of films. These little moments really do make the holidays special.”

Carol smiled, her heart full. Jasmine had been right—the holiday season truly was about the small, meaningful moments spent with those closest to us.

As Megumi left, Carol felt her phone buzz one more time:

“Those moments help us create strong connections and enjoy the holidays to the fullest. Bring the music of the season to your lot with a stereo, and pick up a musical instrument to really impress the guests! Warm regards, Jasmine Holiday.”

Carol chuckled softly as she glanced at the lonely guitar gathering dust in the corner. “Well, looks like I have some practicing to do,” she said to herself.

With the lingering scent of cookies in the air, the sparkle of lights outside, and her first successful Coquito tucked into the fridge, Carol realized this was a day she’d treasure forever.

A sweet memory made, and many more to come.

[abbysimsfun]

Sims In Bloom: Cozy Celebrations PREVIEW!

Day one of the latest event came with no glitches (other than my brain glitch, which kept trying to romantic stargaze for the cloudgaze points until I read the task four times). 🙃 Here's hoping my luck holds out because the event ends the day my mom gets to town for the holidays, and I have an entire mini-story planned.

The timeline might seem confused because my sims' Winterfest posts are going live for four days from tomorrow to Sunday. This post will go live on Christmas Eve, but will cover time that already passed in-game. It just ensures I'll have a holiday themed post up for the actual holiday, and from a new/less familiar POV.

But here's a sneak peek revealing who will be the focus of this story. (It's not Conther, since I'm posting four straight days of their Winterfest already!) 👀

The littlest Nesbitt, Hazel, and her wife, Nicola, who are trying to work through a difficult patch in their marriage. They're not that little - both 24 - together since high school, married at 21.

This season, they want to make proper time for each other by consciously focusing on celebrating the holidays with a mix of traditions old and new. With what they've been going through - the death of Nicola's dad, changes in personality, and diverging interests - let's hope it'll be a cozy celebration, after all!

[m0ckest]

trying to get the BFFs going with the cozy celebrations event ☃️

[sharona-sims]

I started a new rotational save, just for personal gameplay…

Playing with Catarina Lynx for the Cozy Celebrations Event, because she gives me super cozy vibes, living in Brindleton Bay with her four cats. 🥰

[sejianismodding]

🎁 [BG/EFDec24] CAS Override - Cozy Celebrations

☠️ REMINDER: Double-check the OP for updates!

⚔️ Requires - TS4: BASE GAME

☄️ Updated - NIL

🚀 Initial Release - 12/4/2024

🎁 Download & Discussions: https://www.patreon.com/posts/117265749

🗺️ Modding Announcements: https://www.patreon.com/posts/109291501

🥂 My CAS Overrides Collection: https://www.patreon.com/collection/934728?view=condensed

💬 This is a standalone MERGED CAS Override for the Cozy Celebrations Live Event Rewards that fixes EAxis' improper PartFlags, but also overhauls certain PartFlags in order to remove restrictions on certain CAS items so all sims have access to them while maintaining order in CAS.

👹 Keep in mind that OUR BODIES ARE STILL BROKEN - WHAT THE !@#$?! - and wearing clothing that don't match your "Physical Frame" will result in horrible body deformities along your spine.

[simsfvr]

Cook Japchae ✔

[anna-sunberry]

christmas cards

Noel decided to draw some of Christmas cards

Noel: Peanut, you're such a lovely dog!

while Noel's dad at work she is doing homework, that when he is back from school they can watch TV together

Barry: how was your day, honeybun? Noel: great! what about your day, dad? Barry: it was busy day at work today, but I am fine! what are you drawing? Noel: some Christmas cards Barry: I thought you don't want to celebrate Christmas.. Noel: I know.. but auntie Blair wants me to celebrate Barry: you don't have to if you don't want! Noel: maybe I want.. Barry: ok, sweetheart

Barry: I'll walk Peanut Noel: I'll wash the dishes!

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