The month of December contains several holidaysChristmas, Hannukah, and Kwanzaa are celebrated in December, and New Year's Eve caps off the monthPopular video game World of Warcraft also celebrates a holiday in DecemberThe Feast of Winter Veil has several Christmas-themed activities, including Greatfather Winter and opening presents under a decorated tree.
World of Warcraft Holiday Achievements
There are several achievements that can only be completed during the Feast of Winter VeilSome of them involve cooking or eating holiday foodsHoliday Spirits and Winter Spices are needed by the recipes, and can only be purchased during the FeastWith a Little Helper From My Friends is completed by getting 50 honorable kills while in holiday costumeLet It Snow is completed by throwing some snow and a variety of specific race-class combosThe simplest achievement is completed just by opening a present!
Opening Digital Christmas Presents
On Christmas Day, December 25th, players can log into WoW to open up their holiday presentsThere are a total of 6 gifts that can be unwrapped, which are located under a tree by Greatfather Winter in either Ironforge or OrgrimmarThe gifts are only available until the end of the Feast (January 2) so players should make sure to log in during this time frame.
In 2009, the gifts consist of some holiday food, a pattern/schematic/formula (based on what professions the player knows), a pet, and a limited edition Red Rider Air RiflePast years' limited edition gifts have included a Clockwork Rocket Bot and a Crashin' Thrashin' Racer ControllerThese special gifts are only collectible one-time during each year's Winter Veil.