#holiday traditions

[simwithshan]

AM & PM Traditions

"AM & PM Traditions" are personalized habits your sims can use in their calendar to create their own morning and night routine so they can craft their own daily rituals.

Start your day off right with choices ranging from a refreshing morning shower, bathes, brushing their teeth and even shaving to some much-needed skincare. Don't forget a calming cup of coffee or tea after. Have work in the morning, I made sure to add a Pack Sack Lunch into the choices in their routine as well.

However, my favorite part of these traditions has to the be Words of Affirmations choice and journaling. I love having my sims indulge into some needed selfcare and couldn't hesitate not to add these features!

Everything Included

Bathe: Great for hygiene and starting the day fresh. It adds a realistic touch to your Sims morning rituals. All Types of bathing from traditional to using the petals, soaps etc.

Brush Teeth: Dental hygiene is crucial! It's good that you've included this routine to ensure your Sims maintain healthy teeth. You can complete this buy brushing your sims teeth by clicking on the sink.

Coffee and Tea: A perfect way to kickstart the morning or wind down in the evening. It adds a touch of realism and comfort to your Sims' lives. Brew and drink coffee or tea to complete this.

Journaling: A wonderful addition for Sims to reflect on their day or express their thoughts. It's a great way to incorporate self-care and mindfulness. Make sure to use the sims private journal to complete this.

Apply Makeup: For Sims who enjoy enhancing their appearance, this routine adds a touch of personal grooming. You can only do this at the vanity!

Remove Makeup: A thoughtful inclusion for Sims who prefer to go makeup-free or need to prepare for bedtime. You can only do this at the vanity!

Pack Lunch: Ideal for Sims with a busy day ahead. It's a practical addition for those who want to bring their own meals to work or school. Make sure you pack a sack lunch to complete this.

Shave: A grooming routine for Sims who prefer to keep a clean-shaven look. It adds realism to their daily preparations. This includes all body shaving areas, not just your face!

Shower: An essential part of maintaining hygiene. This routine ensures your Sims stay clean and refreshed. Just do your usual showering!

Skincare: A great way to incorporate self-care into your Sims' daily lives. It's perfect for those who prioritize skincare. I love this one, make sure you use a face mask or the cleanser to complete this.

Words of Affirmation: A fantastic addition for promoting positive mental health. It adds a meaningful and uplifting touch to your Sims' routines. Psyche self-up in a standing mirror to complete this. You do not do this one at the vanity.

Want more Traditions to add to your routine? I have so many!

Workout Traditions or Me Time Traditions

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[writer-swift-knight]

Alright even more art by the wonderful @cocotamarindo! I know it is almost April but this image has been in my head since I wrote this scene last Christmas so here it is for us all to enjoy on Easter weekend!

[xray-vex]

i just know that modern au Stede and Ed would look forward to this every year. i just know it in my bones.

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[wolfsbanesparks]

Do you have any holiday or Christmas headcanons for Captain Marvel?

Thanks so much for the ask anon!

I headcanon that Billy/Cap doesn't do much to celebrate the holiday season (at least at the beginning) because it's a reminder that he doesn't have a family to spend it with. But as they get more friends and family to spend it with, they get more into it. I headcanon that Mary and the Bromfields love Christmas so much, throwing huge elaborate parties and going all out with decorations and presents. Billy's a bit overwhelmed at first, but seeing how happy Mary is when they pull him into their family traditions helps him get into the Christmas spirit.

Captain Marvel is always helping out the community and I can totally see him teaming up with a local toy drive and donning a santa hat to deliver toys to sick and/or underprivileged kids in Fawcett.

Cap is also the type to volunteer for Monitor Duty shifts on Christmas day simply because he wants everyone else to enjoy their holiday.

One tradition I think Billy would enjoy is seeing the Christmas lights! Both as Billy and as Cap he would wander around town to get a look at all the best decorations.

To me Billy is the type to be very careful with his money so he's hesitant to spend a lot on presents. Instead he tends to make gifts for others so they are personal/sentimental. In return he prefers simple and practical gifts over anything fancy.

Bonus: since I headcanon Freddy as Jewish, I like to imagine that he digs out his grandpa's menorah each year so that he and Billy (and later Mary) could spend the week of Hanukkah together gifting each other small things like candy and socks if they had the money. it's all very laid back (especially in contrast to Christmas Day at the Bromfields)

Thank you again for this ask, it was so fun to think about! I would love to hear if anyone else has any holiday headcanons they would like to share 💜

[politeanarchy]

Hmmm, it sure looks like Crowley is setting fire to a goat.

...hang on...

[coffeetime88]

Help wanted: Niche But Fun Christmas Trivia

Every year for the past several years, my dad has made a Christmas Quiz that he will send out with the yearly family Christmas Cards/newsletter. This year, I want to try my hand at making my own version of the Quiz, using trivia I think my dad wouldn't ever use.

So, while I work on my part, I wanted to check with you on Tumblr to see if there is any fun Christmas Trivia that you know of that wouldn't necessarily be considered common-knowledge. Feel free to reblog or comment with it, so I can make this extra challenging!

For context, my dad usually puts questions about classic Christmas movies, carols/hymns, Western traditions, historic traditions, etc.

[barbielore]

The Holiday Homecoming Collectors Series was a Hallmark-affiliated holiday-themed Barbie series, evoking classic Hallmark card art and vintage fashion. In addition to excellent (in my opinion) fashion and doll design, they also had quite detailed backstories.

Holiday Voyage Barbie was a 1920's doll; she was returning home from her Grand Tour on a luxury liner to spend Christmas with her family.

Holiday Sensation Barbie, however, was from the late 40's. This Barbie has dressed up to enjoy an evening of listening to the radio and appreciating the lilies her sweetheart Ken sent her before they go out for a night of dancing. I really like the design on this Barbie - between her bolero and her snood, she has a really on point design.

Holiday Traditions Barbie takes us back to the Victorian era, with Barbie dressed up to go on a horse-drawn carriage ride. Something about this particular doll I am less of a fan of; maybe it's just by comparison to how much I love Holiday Sensation, but something feels off about this design that I can't put my finger on.

[renard42]

My annual tradition ( 20+ years strong) of baking cookies while watching "How The Ghosts Stole Christmas"... every single time I am struck by the cleverness of the dialogue. Happy holidays, Philes! What's your HTGSC tradition?

[stephenist]

Not so safe, is it? 😂

[ninjamonkeystudios]

My Jack ‘o Lantern for this year. It’s nice to be in a good enough headspace to participate in little holiday things like this.

[simwithshan]

Business Savy Traditions (Public 2/1/2024)

Hey there, Simmers! 👋 Welcome to Business Savy Traditions, this mod adds a dash of knitting magic to your virtual business endeavors! 🧶✨ Let me give you a quick rundown on what this mod is all about.

It's all about maintaining a thriving production of knitting products for your online plopsy business. Here is what the traditions will do!

🎉 Knit Tradition: Ready to get those creative juices flowing? Choose your knitting days wisely and level up your skills to create a ton of fabulous products. Whether it's cozy scarves or funky sweaters, the choice is yours!

💻 Website Management Tradition: Got a bunch of awesome knitted goodies ready to hit the market? Don't forget to use the Website Management Tradition to remind yourself to list your creations on Plopsy. A little online presence can go a long way in the virtual business world!

📦 Shipping Day: Did you forget to send out that lovely knitted shirt someone ordered? Fear not! Schedule your shipping days with this tradition and keep those customers smiling.

🎁 Product Giveaway Tradition: Feeling generous or just need a change in your inventory? Once you reach level 2 or 3 with knitting you can give it away to charity. The Product Giveaway Tradition is great to remember to donate certain creations to charity. Spread the love, one knitted masterpiece at a time!

🛍️ Online Shopping Tradition: Love Plopsy but keep forgetting to browse? Set a date with the Online Shopping Tradition on your calendar. Treat yourself to some virtual retail therapy and discover new gems for your collection.

Business Savy Traditions, your go-to mod for managing your knitting business and calendar like a pro! Time to knit, sell, and spread the yarn-tastic joy in your Sim's world. Happy crafting!

Want more Traditions to add to your routine? View the Collection.

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[writer-swift-knight]

And one last piece of art I have been holding onto from the lovely @madameindemnity

I could not ask for a better beta and I can’t wait to post the rest of the art she graciously gifted me for the final chapters of YAIL! 💖

[booksandteaandstuff]

Happy Jolabokaflod! Get your books and chocolates... the time is coming!

[breelandwalker]

Good Luck Traditions for NYE

-Have some cash in your wallet. Starting the year with your debts paid and money in your pocket is said to ward off financial hardship.

-Fill your cupboards. Empty cupboards signify a hard, hungry year ahead, so make that last-minute grocery run if you can. At the very least, try to make sure you have bread and salt in the house.

-Save your cleaning for January. Cleaning the house on New Year’s Eve is said to sweep or wash away good luck coming your way in the new year. Of course, some traditions hold that the exact opposite is true - that cleaning your home just before the new year symbolizes a fresh start. (I say compromise and do your tidying on Dec 30th.)

-Open the doors and windows. Doing so just after midnight symbolizes letting the old year out and welcoming the new one in.

-Make some noise! Cheer, clap, sing, blow horns, set off fireworks or party crackers, bang pots and pans together. All of these traditions are meant to scare away spirits waiting to cause bad luck in the new year.

-Kiss your sweetie. A kiss at midnight on New Year’s Eve is meant to preserve the love you feel for the entirety of the year to come.

-Toast the old year as it ends and the new year as it begins. Traditionally, this is done with champagne or beer or some kind of alcohol, but it's perfectly acceptable to do so with juice or soda or mocktails instead. (Some traditions hold that toasting with water is bad luck.)

-Divine your future for the year ahead with candle wax. Melt a spoonful of wax over a flame or burn a fresh votive until a small pool forms. Extinguish the candle and pour the liquid wax into a bowl of cold water, then examine the shape it takes. (In Germany, they do this with small pieces of lead or tin.)

-Serve your favorite traditional foods with your New Year’s supper to ensure that poverty and hardship stay far from your door in the coming year. Good-luck foods include lentils, grapes (twelve of them), black-eyed peas and collard greens, pork and sauerkraut, and soba noodles. In Greece and Bulgaria, special breads and pastries are made with a single lucky coin baked inside. German and Swedish traditions also recommend eating pickled herring for New Year’s.

-Burn the old year in effigy! Write the number of the year and anything you wish to get rid of or leave behind on a piece of paper. Prepare a bonfire or cauldron, crumple the paper, and toss it into the flames. (This is best done outdoors if possible. Always practice fire safety!)

Happy New Year to all and may next December find us all better off than we were!

[homemakinghippie]

As holidays are coming up soon, I have a cooking tip for you all.

Any food you see in the freezer section at the store can be prepared ahead and frozen until you need it. Just thaw and bake as normal.

[thorn-enterprises]

Celebrating Thanksgiving with Bluegrass Harmony

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and reflection, and what better way to enhance this festive spirit than with the warm sounds of bluegrass music? Rooted in American history, bluegrass embodies the essence of community and storytelling, making it the perfect soundtrack for this holiday.

Imagine gathering around the dinner table, the aroma of roasted turkey and pumpkin pie wafting in the air, as the lively strumming of banjos and the sweet tones of a fiddle fill the room. Bluegrass, with its rich harmonies and upbeat rhythms, invites everyone to share their stories and express their thanks. It’s a genre that celebrates life’s simple joys, much like the Thanksgiving tradition itself.

Whether it’s classic songs like “Molly and Tenbrooks” or modern renditions from artists like The Infamous Stringdusters, bluegrass can elevate your Thanksgiving gathering. So, this year, as you carve the turkey and raise a glass, let the vibrant notes of bluegrass music carry your hearts and minds to a place of gratitude and connection.

Happy Thanksgiving! Let the music play and the memories unfold.