Holidays

Sims 4 Seasons

Sims 4 Seasons Guide

Holidays

Last Updated: Feb 26th, 2021

Accessing the Calendar
Pre-Made Holidays
Surprise Holidays
Holiday Traditions

nMuch like in real life, The Sims 4: Seasons has holidays where your Sims can celebrate different kinds of festivities depending on the current season. We can celebrate Valentines, Christmas, and more and the Sims also have their corresponding versions of those holidays.
Depending on where you live, perhaps you have your own special holiday that you celebrate. The Calendar feature lets you create your own holidays as well. In this page, we’ll discuss about the different holidays that are available, as well as the options you have for creating your own.

Accessing the Calendar

As stated in our Calendar overview page, you can check this feature by clicking the calendar icon on the lower left side of the screen, just below your Sim’s profile icon. The calendar will show the current day as well as upcoming weeks. Clicking on a specific day that has an icon will show you the holiday that’s upcoming.

You can create your own holiday using the Calendar

Holidays are celebrated by following the tasks that are listed on the menu. For example, the Harvestfest will require you to Decorate, play with Holiday Gnomes, have a Grand Meal, and have Thankful Spirit. Completing a holiday will make your Sim very happy!

Pre-Made Holidays

In the Sims 4: Seasons, there are four pre-made holidays that happen in each in-game year. They are similar to real life holidays such as Valentines Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. Each holiday will happen on a specific season, and you’ll have some set of traditions that you’ll participate in for a successful holiday. Here is the list of Pre-Made holidays available in the game:

Name	Season	Traditions
Love Day	Spring	Romantic Spirit Give Flowers Go on a Date
Harvest Fest	Fall	Decorate Holiday Gnomes Grand Meal Thankful Spirit
Winterfest	Winter	Decorate Festive Spirit Open Presents Grand Meal Father Winter
New Year's Eve	Winter	Decorate Party Spirit Make Resolutions Countdown to Midnight

Decoration Themes: There are decoration themes that you can assign for a holiday where your entire househould will have decorations that can be shown in order to reflect the specific holiday. Through the game’s build mode, search for the following item:

Attic Shack Decoration Box

With this item, you can update the look of you house for the holidays. This feature can also be used for custom holidays that you can create. Here is the list of themes that can be chosen.

None

Harvestfest

Love Day

New Year’s Eve

Spooky

Spring

Winterfest

Surprise Holidays

Aside from the four main holidays, there are surprise holidays that you won’t see in the Calendar often. As the name implies, they are holidays that happen as surprises and they will only appear on the calendar just a few days before they start. Not only that, but they also can happen at any season. Since they are random at nature, you can miss out on these holidays if your Sim has work or if they go to school.

Surprise holidays can also be ignored by specific sims, and there are also those who will love these. The list below shows the surprise holidays that are available in the game.

Name	Description	Traditions	Ignored By	Loved By
Neighborhood Brawl	Time to practice that right hook! Today is all about starting Fights with other Sims.	Fighting	Toddlers, Children, Teens	Sims with the hot-headed trait
New Skill Day	"Try out a new skill or develop an existing one! All Sims learn skills faster today!"	Skill Improvement	Toddlers	Sims with the ambitious, creative, or genius trait
Night of the Town	Local businesses want to show some customer appreciation by offering free food and drinks. It's time to get out of the house and visit a venue!	Free Food and Drinks	Toddlers, Children, Teens, Elders	None
Prank Day	"A holiday is the perfect excuse for mischievious hijinks that are in good fun. Time to work on some pranks. To participate. Click on another Sim and select Mischief. Then select any of the Mischief options."	Mischief Spirit	Toddlers	Children, Sims with geek, or goofball trait
Rebate Day	"All object purchases in Build Mode earn a 10% rebate for today only! Buy an object worth at least 500 Simoleons to complete this tradition. Watch for the rebate to arrive in Household Funds later this week."	Shopping Rebate	Toddlers, Children, Teens	Sims with the Materialistic trait
Talk Like a Pirate Day	Time to practice yer buccaneer lingo. Ye be encouraged to speak like a proud pirate this day.	Talk Like a Pirate	Toddlers	Children, Sims with the childish, noncommittal, or outgoing trait
The Lottery	"There's a huge lottery happening and the jackpot is too tempting to miss out on. You can't win if you don't play! The drawing occurs tomorrow morning so make sure to buy your ticket today. Purchase a lottery ticket via the computer or phone. Limit one ticket per Sim."	Play the Lottery	Toddlers, Children, Teens	Sims with the ambitious or materialsitic trait
TV Season Premiere	There's a huge premiere for a new show on TV today. Be sure to watch it soon to avoid any spoilers from other Sims.	Watch TV premiere	Toddlers	Teens

Holiday Traditions

Whenever you look at a specific holiday, there are set activities that you need to do in order for them to be a successful one. These activities are called traditions, and they vary for each holiday that you participate in. You can also have up to 5 traditions for each holiday.

Traditions can also be chosen if you’re creating a custom holiday. Here are the different traditions that you’ll be able to find in the Sims 4: Seasons:

Tradition	Description	Ignored By	Loved By
Air Grievances	Direct honest feedback is harsh, and it feels oh so good to get it off your chest. To participate, select other Sims and choose Mean socials such as Yell At.	Toddlers, Sims with the good trait	n/a
Appreciate an Object	What is special and worthy of appreciation to you? Reflect around objects and the larger meaning behind them. To participate, Click on an Object and select Appreciate.	Toddlers	n/a
Art & Music Spirit	Make music and make art. Sing until your voice gives out or the neighbors complain. To participate, create art by doing things like Painting, Taking Photos or Dancing. Or do musical things by Singing, Listening to Music, or Playing an Instrument.	Toddlers	Sims with the bookworm or creative trait
Attend Holiday Ceremony	Attend a Ceremony by using the phone to travel there to complete this tradition.	Toddlers, Children	n/a
Baking	The smell of fresh baked treats is worth celebrating. Why not make a holiday around it? To participate, Click on a Stove and Select Bake or Cook, then choose a baked good.	Toddlers, Children	n/a
Bar-B-Que	There is nothing quite like fire grilled food. Debates on the best fuel source and sauce recipe get very heated. To participate, Click on any Outdoor Grill and select Grill.	Toddlers	Sims with the foodie trait
Cleaning	A clean home is a happy home! To participate, Clean around the home. Empty the Trash, Mop Up Puddles, and Clean Up dishes.	Toddlers	Sims with the neat trait
Countdown To Midnight	Stay up past bedtime and shout at the TV in celebration! To participate, Watch the Countdown to Midnight on TV. The countdown will be availabe on TV's after 11:00 PM.	Toddlers	Children, Teens
Decorate	The perfect bit of color and décor can really set the stage for any holiday. To participate, place holiday decorations from Build Mode. Decorate the house exterior by placing and using The Attic Stack Decoration Box.	Toddlers, Children, Sims with the lazy trait, Dorm residents	Sims with the family-oriented or perfectionist trait
Drinking	Celebrate with the perfect summer lemonade, warm apple spiced nog, or any of a Mixologists wonderful creations. To participate, drink something from a Bar, Drink Stand or Fridge.	Toddlers, Children	Sims with the foodie trait
Egg Hunt	Colorfully painted eggs are hidden throughout your yard. Gotta collect 'em all. To participate, Click on objects in the world and select Hunt for Egg.	n/a	Toddlers, Children, Sims with the childish trait
Exercise	Celebrate by taking care of yourself. Push yourself to do just a few more reps or go just a little further on your run. To participate, do any exercise activity like Jogging, Push-ups, or Lifting Weights.	Toddlers, Sims with the lazy trait	Sims with the active trait
Fasting	Appreciate all the good food you have by going without for a short time. To participate, do not Eat any food for 6 hours.	Toddlers, Sims with the glutton trait	Sims with the good trait
Father Winter	On special nights of celebration, Father Winter will visit the household of festive Sims. If you are quick you can catch him bringing gifts for all good children. To participate, place a Fireplace[3] and a Pile of Presents in your home. Then wait for midnight.	n/a	Toddlers, Children, Sims with the childish trait
Festive Lighting	Traditional lighting of candles is a great way to save on the electrical bill while gathering friends and family. To participate, Click on a Holiday Tree, Menorah, or Kinara and select Light Candle.	n/a	Toddlers, Children, Sims with the childish trait or family-oriented trait
Festive Spirit	Be festive and jolly with friends and family. To participate, use festive socials such as Lighting the Holiday Tree, Ask if Good or Bad, or Belly Laugh.	Toddlers	Sims with the childish, creative, or fiamily-oriented trait
Fighting	Time to practice that right hook! Today is all about starting Fights with other Sims.	Toddlers, Children	n/a
Fire	The crackling flames inspire primal celebration. To participate, Light a Bonfire, Campfire, Fireplace, or Burn a Leaf Pile. Then interact with any of these sources of fire.	Toddlers	n/a
Fireworks (City Living)	They are booming, fiery, colorful decoration for the sky. To participate, buy some Fireworks from the San Myshuno festival stalls and Light them.	Toddlers	Children, Teens, Sims with the childish trait
Flower Bunny	The Flower Bunny has come to visit and spread flowery delight! To participate, do Friendly interactions with the Flower Bunny.	n/a	Toddlers, Children
Games	Strategy, learning, entertainment, and accomplishment all in the same activity. Great alone or with friends. To participate, play with video games, toys, the arcade, or the chess table.	n/a	Sims with the childish or greek trait
Gardening	A tradition dedicated to those with a green thumb, and those working on one. To participate, Harvest, Plant, Water, Weed, or Spray in the garden.	Toddlers, Children	n/a
Give Flowers	To participate, use the Purchase Gift interaction on the phone or computer to buy flowers. Then select a Sim and choose Give Gift.	Toddlers	Sims with the good or romantic trait
Give Gifts	Exchanging a gift is a great way to convey appreciation, humor, and romance. It even works to trick adversaries. To participate, Buy Gifts from the Phone, Computer or Build Mode. Click on other Sims and Give Gifts. Make sure to check the mail for gifts sent to you.	n/a	Toddlers, Children, Sims with the outgoing trait
Go on a Date	Take out that special someone, or invite out a new soon to be special someone. It's tradition! To participate, Click on the Phone and select Ask on Date, Choose another Sim and select a location for the date.	Toddlers, Children, Sims with the loner trait	Sims in a romantic relatinoship, Sims with the romantic or outgoing trait
Go on a Vacation or Travel	There is no place like home... which you won't know until you travel! To participate, Click on the Phone and select Take a Vacation, or Travel to a Commercial Venue.	n/a	Sims with the family-oriented trait
Grand Meal	A most delectable feast awaits stomachs growling in anticipation. Just make sure someone else volunteers to do the dishes. Cook a Grand Meal by clicking on the Stove or Fridge. To start the feast, select Call to Grand Meal on the completed dish.	Toddlers, Children, Teens, Dorm residents	Sims with the family-oriented trait
Holiday Gnomes	Give respect and gifts to the friendly gnomes in the hopes of festive rewards. To participate, find Gnomes around your lot, Click on the Gnomes and select Appease the Gnome.	Toddlers	Children, Sims with the childish or goofball trait
Invite Guests	Celebrate with friends, family, and random Sims you met on the street. To participate, Click on the Phone and select Invite to Hangout at Current Lot. Then socialize with at least two of your guests once they arrive.	Toddlers	Sims with the family-oriented trait, outgooing, or proper trait
Light Kinara	Light the candles on the Kinara to reflect the seven principles. To participate, Click on the Kinara and select Light Candle.	n/a	n/a
Light Menorah	Celebrate by lighting the candles of the Menorah. To participate, Click on the Menorah and select Light Candles.	n/a	n/a
Make Resolutions	Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today. To participate, Click on your Sim and select Make Resolution.	Toddlers	n/a
Mischief Spirit	A holiday is the perfect excuse for mischievous hijinks that are in good fun. Time to work on some pranks. To participate, Click on another Sim and select Mischief. Then Select any of the Mischief options.	Toddlers	Children, Sims with the geek or goofball trait
Open Presents	It's better to receive than to give. Wait, reverse that! To participate, Open a Present from any Gift Pile.	n/a	Toddlers, Children, Teen, Sims with the childish, family-oriented, or self-absorbed trait
Party Spirit	Drink, Dance, and Play Music. The Party spirit lives in us all. To participate, use any of the various party activities. Drink, Dance, Play an Instrument, Tell Jokes, Flirt, or Sing.	Toddlers	Sims with the outgoing trait
Polar Bear Plunge	Its freezing out but the water hasn't completely iced over. Perfect time for a swim. To participate, Swim in any outside pool while it is cold outside.	Toddlers	n/a
Remembrance	Spend time remembering those who have passed but are never truly gone. To participate, Click on an Urn or Gravestone and choose any of the available options. You can also meet and interact with a Ghost.	n/a	n/a
Romantic Spirit	Spend a little extra time with the one you love or the one you are falling in love with. To participate, do romantic socials such as Kissing, Hugging, Flirting, or if the mood strikes, WooHoo!	Toddlers, Children, Sims with the loner trait	Sims in a romantic relationship, Sims with the romantic trait
Spooky Spirit	The midnight hours is close at hand. Ghosts, vampires and aliens are in the plan. Celebrate all that sends a shiver up the spine. To participate, do spooky actions such as interacting with ghosts, vampires, or aliens. You can also carve pumpkins, or play spooky music on the Pipe Organ.	Toddlers	Children, Teens, Sims with the art lover trait
Sports TV	Yes, cheering louder does help your team win on TV. To participate, Click on a TV and select Watch Sports.	Toddlers	Sims with the bro trait
Streaking	Nothing is as freeing as running down the street with the wind in your, um, face. To participate, select the Sim and then select Go Streaking.	Toddlers, Children, Teens, Sims with the proper trait	n/a
Tell Stories	Gather around and tell your favorite stories. It is much more interactive than reading a book. To participate, tell a story to another Sim. Try reading a toddler a book or telling stories around a campfire if you have one.	Toddlers	Sims with the bookworm or outgoing trait
Thankful Spirit	Spend time to reflect and be thankful - who knows what tomorrow will bring. To participate, discuss what you can Be Thankful for with another Sim.	Toddlers, Children	Sims with the family-oriented or good trait
Trick or Treat	Random masked neighborhood kids come to your door asking for food? Sounds like a great tradition. To participate, Click on Children who have knocked on your door and select Trick or Treat!	Toddlers	Children, Teens, Sims with the childish trait
Watch Romantic TV	A proper romantic flick can really set the mood for a romantic holiday. To participate, Click on the TV and select Watch Romance.	Toddlers, Children	Sims with the romantic trait
Water Fun	When the Weather heats up, celebrate with a little H20. It is the only Tradition that requires a swimsuit!	n/a	Children, Sims with the active, goofball, or childish trait
Wear Costumes	A chance to dress up as a Llama or a Fairy and have everyone act like that is normal. To participate, Click on your Sims and select Wear Costume. Then choose your costume.	n/a	Children, Teens, Vampires, Sis with the creative or family-oriented trat

With different types of holidays, you can decorate according to your liking. Create your own custom holiday as well by making your own tradition combinations, and let it fit to your own taste! We hope that our holidays guide has helped you in the Sims 4: Seasons.

There are other features from this expansion as well, so don’t forget to check our other pages in our guide. If you have any tips or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to let us know!

That concludes our dedicated for the Holiday Feature in The Sims 4: Seasons. Please check out our other helpful pages for the game.