Guild Wars 2: Winterdays

This is a summary of what's going on during the winter holiday, which runs from Dec. 14 until Jan. 3.
http://www.guildwars2guru.com/news/942-the-winterdays-info-discussion-thread/

Here are more details, including item lists and bug fixes that were done as part of the Winterdays download.
http://www.guildwars2guru.com/news/944-update-notes-for-december-14th/

For all the nitty gritty details, visit the official wiki.
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Wintersday

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Guide to Winter Veil (December 15, 2010-January 2, 2011)

http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176975/winter-veil-2010-guide

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Dressing for Pilgrim's Bounty

Since Pilgrim's Bounty is almost over, I won't post any guides to the achievements, but I did want you to see the outfits that Kirina has assembled so that the fashionable toon can eat in style.
http://wowrpc.waddellconsulting.com/?p=3125

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Day of the Dead Holiday

Welcome to November and the short Day of the Dead event.  There isn't much going on but it is something different for those bored by Patch 4.0.1.  If you are into pets, there's a small skeleton pet that wears a sombrero and carries maracas that vanishes after the holiday is over, and there is one achievement.  The WOW link has the basics with more information in the WOW Head one.
http://www.wow-europe.com/en/info/basics/events/dayofthedead/index.html

http://www.wowhead.com/blog=172882

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A Guide to Hallow's End 2010 and Bugs

The holiday runs from October 18 through October 31.   The WOW Head guide is first, and WOW Insider's the second link.
http://www.wowhead.com/guide=hallows-end

http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/10/17/wow-insiders-guide-to-hallows-end-2010/

UPDATE:  A serious bug in the Headless Horseman quest.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/10/18/headless-horseman-pumpkin-shrine-crashes-game/

UPDATE #2:  A workaround for the Healless Horseman pumpkin bug and the cogwheel bug.  At last!  (Hint, disable your tooltips.)
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/10/22/headless-horseman-and-cogwheel-crash-workaround/

Here is a list of known issues and workarounds.
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=27291816177&sid=1

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Yesterday was Pirate's Day (with Ninjas)

Due to the time difference, I didn't know that Kirina had updated her article on dressing like a pirate or ninja for 2010.  Sorry!
http://wowrpc.waddellconsulting.com/?p=2861

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Brewfest Information 2010

All the achievements, mounts, questions, etc. for the holiday.
http://cata.wowhead.com/blog=168811

If you need to dress for the holiday, Kirina has all the fashion tips you'll need.  As always, click on the small photos to see her outfits in all their glory.
http://wowrpc.waddellconsulting.com/?p=2874

Speaking of fashion, World of Warcraft Threads took advantage of Brewfest to farm for the Circle of Flame helm.  It's quite an effort but the helm looks worth it.
http://wowthreads.blogspot.com/2010/10/what-girl-will-do-for-clothes.html

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Details on Brewfest 2010 (September 30-October 6)

http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/09/16/the-overachiever-guide-to-brewfest-2010-achievements/

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Harvest Festival Clothing UPDATE

Harvest Festival starts today and Kirina has harvest-themed outfits for your viewing pleasure.
http://wowrpc.waddellconsulting.com/?page_id=95

UPDATE:  Here's some info about the Harvest Festival.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/09/16/breakfast-topic-harvest-festival-begins-today/

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Battleground Holidays and Why We Love Them

What Battleground holidays are and how to profit from them.
http://blessingoffish.wordpress.com/2010/08/27/the-benefits-of-battleground-holidays/

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BBB and the Midsummer Fire Festival

Dammed with faint praise.
http://thebigbearbutt.com/2010/06/24/yes-yes-the-ice-stone-has-melted-whatever/

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The Midsummer Fire Festival (June 21-July 5)

WOW Head has posted a guide to the upcoming Midsummer Fire Festival holiday on their site.  This year it starts on June 21st and runs through July 5.  The guide tells you where to find the bonfires and quest givers, and lists the achievements, quests and items you can obtain during the festival.
http://www.wowhead.com/guide=midsummer-fire-festival

WOW Insider has done an achievement guide.  While I prefer WOW Head's summary, if you just want to know achievements, this is the link for you.
http://www.wow.com/2010/06/18/the-overachiever-guide-to-midsummer-festival-2010-achievements/

UPDATE:  The holiday boss is part of the random dungeon finder now.  Details here.
http://www.wow.com/2010/06/22/breakfast-topic-holiday-boss-in-the-dungeon-finder-is-the-best/

UPDATE #2:  Kirina's recommendations on what to wear.  Well, you gotta look good when questing!
http://wowrpc.waddellconsulting.com/?p=2443

UPDATE #3:  Tips on how to get through the PvP parts of holiday the quests.
http://waywardinitiative.wordpress.com/2010/06/21/a-heros-guide-to-the-midsummer-festival/

UPDATE #4:  A summary of fire festival resources.
http://www.wow.com/2010/06/22/the-daily-quest-the-midsummer-fire-festival/

UPDATE #5 - Help torch juggling which requires quite a bit of manual dexterity.
http://www.wow.com/2010/06/28/midsummer-fire-festival-need-help-juggling/

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Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in WOW

Kirina dresses up and takes a pinata out for a spin to celebrate the holiday.
http://wowrpc.waddellconsulting.com/?p=2219

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Take Your Orphan to Battlegrounds (Childrens Week)

An excellent introduction to the various Battlegrounds and their strategies for those who are unfamiliar with PvP but are going to try to do the Children's Week achievement School of Hard Knocks.  This is also a very good introduction for folks new to PvP, whether they are working on this Children's Week achievement or not.
http://cynwise.wordpress.com/2010/04/28/the-school-of-hard-knocks/

UPDATE: Cynwise talks about Eye of the Storm with hints how to get through it with your orphan.
http://cynwise.wordpress.com/2010/05/07/an-eye-for-an-eye/

WOW Head has a guide up for all the Children's Week achievements. IThis holiday starts Sunday, May 2 and ends May 9.
http://www.wowhead.com/guide=childrens-week

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Guide to Noblegarden

Noblegarden starts April 4 and ends April 11.  Here are the details of collecting eggs, bunny ears and pets.
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/02/the-overachiever-guide-to-noblegarden-2010/

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Lunar Festival Guide (Feb. 14-March 7, 2010)

The Lunar Festival overlaps Love Is In The Air.  Here is WOW Insider's achievements guide.
http://www.wow.com/2010/02/11/the-overachiever-guide-to-lunar-festival-achievements/

UPDATE:  WOW Insider provides links to good Lunar Festival assistance available online.
http://www.wow.com/2010/02/16/the-daily-quest-the-lunar-festival/

Here is WOWHead's guide to the event.  I usually prefer their guides to anyone else's.
http://www.wowhead.com/?guide=lunar-festival

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The Greatfather Winter Song (Winter Veil)

Singing!  Dancing!  Mistletoe!  Happy Winter's Veil.
http://www.wow.com/2009/12/14/wow-moviewatch-greatfather-winter/

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WOW Head Pilgrims Bounty Holiday Summary

http://www.wowhead.com/?blog=131153

Tips for completing the achievements, etc.
http://wowalone.blogspot.com/2009/11/pilgrims-bounty-tips.html

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Thanksgiving Day Massacre

Last night the Solo MMO Player happened to be in the Under City  when 30-40 Alliance players appeared at the gate coming from Tirisfal Glades (probably after disrupting the turkey kills there) to attack,  Unfortunately, there were a large number of Level 80 Horde players sitting at the Pilgrims Bounty tables eating in the courtyard. Once Alliance players appeared, there was a moment of quiet as all the Horde Level 80s looked at each other, then there was the first shot....

It was a massacre, with bones piled upon bones.

The Solo MMO Player even found a single Level 80 hiding in the shack next to the blimp area, trying to escape.  He ignored him and went about his solo business.

Many thanks to the Alliance geniuses who provided the Horde with entertainment last night.

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Harvest Festival

WOWHead explains the Harvest Festival which runs for a few days during Brewfest.  This is a minor holiday, with only one achievement, but you can buy fireworks.
http://www.wowhead.com/?blog=123145

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