‘Tis the season! Second Life Residents across the grid are celebrating the holidays with snow-filled sims and winter creations that you won’t want to miss!
This week, we’ve rounded up over 15 seasonal spots -- each with a unique approach to celebrating the holiday. Explore everything from a steampunk winter adventure to a snowy Christmas tree farm in Second Life!
For even more winter delights, there are over 90 spots to explore in the Winter Attractions category in the Second Life Destination Guide. Make sure you check these out before the snow melts!
Don’t forget to share your holiday pics to the official Second Life Flickr.
If you’ve built something great that isn’t in the Destination Guide, write us a note at editor@lindenlab.com or please submit your spot via form.
Winter Wonderland
Enjoy an exciting snowy adventure in this winter attraction by Linden Lab. Enjoy some holiday gifts in the Village of Lights, or a nice skate around the rink with friends. Take a look over the regions on the top of our Winter Ferris Wheel or race around the track. Don't miss the snowball fight arena!
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The Fallen - A Steampunk Winter Adventure
The Fallen presents "A Steampunk Winter Adventure." Explore the twists and turns and check out the hidden gems in the town and in the forests. Fall in love with the Christmas town, Temple of the Goddess, frozen lake, the castle and forests. A Perfect juxtaposition of nature and steampunk civilization. This is a beautiful location and a dream for Second Life photographers.
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Winter's Hollow
Winter's Hollow is a dark winter-themed shopping market in Second Life, held through January 3. As the season changes to winter, many forget of the dark magic of this season. This event is to bring to light those of us that still like it spooky even in the happy holiday cheer of Christmas. All items (including exclusives) are 25% off.
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Home for the Holidays
Come home for the holidays with iMoogi Radio. It's a Winter Wonderland of fun with ice caves, sleigh rides, horseback riding trails, sledding, snow skiing and more! Visit the nice warm lodge for family fun, holiday parties, caroling and, of course, hot cocoa! The fun continues through February!
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North Pole at Alki
Santa's clan has gone high tech! Step through the portal to the North Pole at Alki and see the elves hard at work in the Industrial Toy Factory. Head to the Reindeer Stables, take a seat at the air control center and send Santa safely off into the snowy night. A full region of fun activities, warm hangouts and tasty treats specially made for you to explore and discover. Happy Holidays!
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Christmas at Buckingham Palace
Celebrate Christmas at Buckingham Palace with Prince Regent George IV. Wander the corridors of the palace dressed in Christmas splendor and enjoy the snow-tipped hills and ice ponds. Take a sleigh tour of Antiquity with a friend or a wintry stroll in the gardens. Warm yourself by the fires of the many splendid staterooms decked in holiday decor.
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Christmas Tree Farms at Lapara Towne
Introducing Lapara's newest annexation. Start at Clownski's Christmas tree farms, and explore the city in its full snow emergency. Now with more than three parks and a train that runs over 1 1/4 miles in each direction. Warm up in the hotel or find the Clownski's store and meet Santa Claus. Menorah Lighting starting December 24th.
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Christmas in Cantana
Welcome to this Christmas wonderland. Santa and his elves are working hard as the wooden soldiers stand guard. Come and ride the train, look around and go skating or dancing in the skating rink. Can you spot the white boomers?
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Island Dreams Seaside Lounge
Island Dreams Seaside Lounge is just part of the winter wonderland at the Yellowstone Falls sim. The Seaside Lounge is known for some of the best live music in Second Life, but also for the spectacular holiday decor.
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Torgon's Winter Fun Park
A park filled with snowy fun and fast rides, Torgon's Winter Fun Park brings out the kid in all of us. Just stroll in the snow, dance the night away, saw off your own Christmas tree, or jump on any of the rides around and just have a fantastic time. Still not enough? Grab some skates or even a snowmobile. And if you dare, grab a light and explore the underground cave...
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The Retreat
The Retreat is a calm and quiet place to relax and enjoy. The Chapel at the Retreat is just cozy enough to celebrate the holidays in...or to hold your winter wedding. There are also seasonal hunts and other events here that change monthly.
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Winter at Fogs End
A bitter winter has settled on the supernatural Victorian roleplay community known as Fogs End. Demons, undead, vampires, magic users, and werewolves walk among its citizens -- all under the ruse of the Masquerade. Take a walk down the crowded streets of the slums, peruse the businesses of town square, or explore the Butcher's Woods. What will you make of this city -- or what will it make of you?
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Winter Festival at Aero Pines Park
The 10th Annual Winter Festival at Aero Pines Park features three regions of snowy fun! Skate on the countryside frozen pond to holiday music or venture out to the hills for winter sports such as skiing, sledding, snowmobiles, horse sleighs and more! There's lots of great photo settings for you and your date, friends, family or group. Open through February 28. Happy Holidays!
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The Fantasy Collective
The Fantasy Collective is back and filled with some of the grid's best original mesh designers and new offerings for the season. There is something for everyone in any walk of life on the grid at this popular shopping event. More info at thefantasycollective.wordpress.com. Event held through Jan. 15.
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AEG Christmas Costume Fun Park
Strap on your skates and put on your skis! Here is a sim that is sure to please.Take your pic on a ride with St Nick! There's lots of fun Christmas and holiday activities for you and your family! Buy Christmas costumes from top designers and more at the AEG Christmas Costume Fun Park.
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