Surprise holidays will occasionally pop up in Sims' calendars a few days before they occur, such as "Talk Like a Pirate Day". All of the four pre-made holidays are based on real-life holidays: Harvestfest is based on North American Thanksgiving Love Day is based on Valentine's Day Winterfest is based on Christmas and New Year's Eve is based on the Gregorian calendar New Year's celebrations. When the holiday ends, Sims will get a happy or sad moodlet, depending on how many traditions they completed. Holidays begin at 6:00 am and end at 2:00 am of the next day. To see when a holiday takes place, players can check the calendar. There are multiple pre-made holidays, and players are able to create their own or edit/delete the pre-made ones. They are worldwide events that repeat each year, and each come with their own set of traditions which define the way the Sims celebrate the holiday.
Holidays in The Sims 4 are very customizable. Spring is the season of renewal, and it's only natural for a Sim's attentions to turn to romance. At the Spring festival, Sims can go on egg hunts, try to earn the title of Spring Dance King or Queen on the Dance Floor, get a kiss at the kissing booth, or go rollerskating. While Sims are twice as likely to get love letters and gifts during the Spring in general, on Love Day, all Sims have a +10 moodlet, and are five times more likely than usual to receive love letters and gifts from Sims attracted to them.
This is likely a mix of Valentine's Day and Easter in real life. Playable Sims will take a day-off from work or school, but other residents will still attend school and go to work. (Sim Name) is feeling the spirit of the season! he/she's ready for a little peace on earth and goodwill toward Sims.Īppears all day during Snowflake Day. Sims gather round and go through getting their present, which is chosen at random. Sims can be told to open the presents, or will automatically open them two hours after the start of the party. The household will automatically get a pile of presents as the festivities begin. On this holiday, Sims can throw Gift-Giving parties over the phone. Sims with a job will get their holiday bonus. Everyone also gets a day off from school or work.
On Snowflake Day, all Sims will be friendlier to each other and get a +10 moodlet for the duration of the day. This is likely based on Christmas in real life. In the winter, Sims celebrate Snowflake Day. but right now (Sim Name) is mostly thinking about the tricks! Spooky Day is a time for both tricks and treats. If the house's inhabitants are home, they may give the Sim a piece of candy Sims will get a positive moodlet when they eat the candy. Children and teens can go trick-or-treating, where they will roam around the neighborhood and knock on doors. Everyone can get into costumes, and Sims can throw a costume party or be invited to one by a friend. This is likely based on Halloween in real life. (Sim Name) wants to get outside and make the most of it! Summer is only a precious few months out of the year. All Sims get a +10 moodlet for the entire duration of Leisure Day. All Sims will get the day off of work or school on Leisure Day, and are encouraged to go to the pool, beach, the Summer festival, or to stay at home. This is likely based on summer vacation in real life and Worker's Day. In the summer, Sims celebrate Leisure Day. Leisure Day is a day where you can take a break from work or school and relaaaaax." "Leisure Day is here! Enjoy the warm weather, take a dive into a pool, or just take a stroll around the summer festival. The Holidays represent a northern hemisphere point of view. By default, the holiday land on the last Thursday of each Season, unless the player edits the amount of days of each season, in which case, the holiday will land on the last day of the season. The Sims 3: Seasons gives the player four pre-made holidays for each season.