Home for the Holidays in There.com: Explore Our Magical Virtual Christmas Homes!
The holiday season is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by creating your dream winter wonderland in the virtual world of There.com! This year, we’re bringing the magic of the holidays straight to your screen with a wide selection of cozy and festive homes, perfect for gathering friends and family in a digital space filled with cheer.
A Home for Every Holiday Dream
Whether you’re dreaming of a quaint snowy retreat or a grand holiday manor, our talented Designers have crafted the perfect spaces to suit your style. Here’s a peek at what’s waiting for you:
Cozy Cabins: Perfect for those who love a rustic holiday vibe. These cabins come complete with a warm, inviting charm and snowy exteriors that are sure to set the mood.
Christmas Lodge: A larger, more luxurious option for hosting virtual gatherings. With its festive decor and spacious layout, the lodge is the ideal spot for entertaining guests.
Christmas Manor: Elegance meets holiday spirit in these stately homes, adorned with intricate holiday décor and twinkling lights. Perfect for making a statement this season.
Houses with Built-in Christmas Lights: For those who love to dazzle, these homes come pre-decorated with stunning light displays that will make your virtual neighborhood shine.
Holiday Structures: Why stop at homes? In There.com, you can expand your winter wonderland with a variety of enchanting holiday-themed locations and activities. Imagine: your own Christmas tree farm, a magical gingerbread house, holiday shops and ski shacks.
Build Your Own Winter Wonderland
Feeling creative? With a variety of housing structures and customization options available, you can let your imagination run wild. Add your personal touch with festive decorations, snowy backdrops, and even holiday-themed furniture to create a unique space that’s truly your own.
Shop the Auctions for Unique Holiday Gems
Our Auction system is buzzing with beautiful winter homes created by our talented community of Designers. Whether you’re searching for a ready-made masterpiece or looking for inspiration for your build, the Auctions are the place to find the perfect holiday haven.
Celebrate Together in There.com
The holidays are about bringing people together, and There.com is the perfect place to connect with friends and family. Host virtual holiday parties, exchange gifts, or simply relax and enjoy the beauty of your festive home.
This holiday season, make There.com your destination for joy, creativity, and community. Explore, design, and settle into a cozy holiday home where the magic of Christmas never fades. Head over to our Auctions now and find your dream holiday home today!
Make this holiday season unforgettable in There.com. Welcome home for the holidays!
Santa’s Village Holiday Homes Available
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but inside it’s so delightful! Cozy up next to the fire in your very own winter cabin on Frosty Island. Enjoy snow-covered terrain and the beautiful pink, purple and orange skies of this delightful island in There shaped like a snowman. Make yourself at home in a two-story winter cabin located in Santa’s Village. This lovely home offers a dining room, living room, family room and upstairs loft. Complete with outdoor lights and frozen icicles.
The snow-covered cabin is included free with the monthly rental of a one-acre Development Lot. Join the Santa’s Village Development Group first before picking out your new homestead. View the winter cabin listings to find the perfect spot. To rent a holiday cabin for the winter, step into the Lot and go to This Place on your menu bar and clicking information about For Rent. Here is a helpful article about setting up your Development Lot in the Santa’s Village Development Zone.
All tenants who rent a winter cabin in Santa’s Village between now and December 20th will be entered into a random drawing for one month of free rent. The drawing will be held on December 22nd. Tenants do not need to be present to win. The winner will be notified by ThereMail so make sure your registered email address is up to date.
You can purchase furniture, artwork and a Christmas tree from Shop Central or the Auctions to decorate your cabin for the holidays. Our Designers have created many different styles of holiday home decor for you to choose from. Once you’ve got your home decorated to your liking, you can create an event and invite your friends and new neighbors to a housewarming party.
If you’d like to build your own home from scratch, you can purchase a PAZ from Shop Central and drop it anywhere around Santa’s Village on the Island of Frosty. Pick and choose what kind of furniture and decorations you would like to have in your home.
Thanksgiving Events in There.com
This week, celebrate Thanksgiving with the virtual world community in There.com! It’s the perfect opportunity to give thanks for friendship, connect with others, and enjoy festive activities, especially if loved ones are far away. Here’s a roundup of the week’s Thanksgiving-themed events:
Monday, November 25th
- Turkey Talk Quest (2:00 PM PST): Hosted by the Adventure Quest Club, search for clues and learn fascinating facts about turkeys in this themed quest.
- Thanksgiving BINGO (6:00 PM PST): Join Susanszy for an exciting game of BINGO, where you can win prizes! Sponsored by Cross Country Racing, this event is the perfect way to start the holiday week.
Wednesday, November 27th
- Friendsgiving Floatilla (6:00 PM PST): Gather with friends at the Bay Area Boat System for a Thanksgiving hoverboat ride. Whether you’re captaining a boat or joining as a passenger, it’s bound to be a memorable evening.
- Thanksgiving Dinner at Bananaphone (6:30 PM PST): After the floatilla, head to Bananaphone for a festive dinner filled with gratitude, delicious food, and great company.
Friday, November 29th
- Cross Country Racing Black Friday Event (5:00 AM PST): Start Black Friday with a thrilling race! Bring your favorite vehicle to Bananaphone and join the fun. The winner’s drawing will take place at midnight.
To participate, visit the Activities page on There.com and sign up for these events. Celebrate the season and connect with others in a meaningful way!
Decorating for a virtual Thanksgiving celebration in There.com? Check out this week’s holiday decorations in the Auctions. Our creative designers have listed tons of fun Thanksgiving decorations.
Egg-citing Adventures & Bunny-filled Delights
Hoppy Easter! Don your bunny ears and get ready to explore Easter-themed activities in the virtual world There.com. Join in the fun and participate in virtual Easter egg hunts. Explore picturesque landscapes and locate as many eggs as you can. Search the Activities page for Easter-themed events hosted by fellow Thereians.
Take a break from hunting eggs and relax with friends over a game of cards. There will be two special easter-themed games of Gin planned for Easter weekend.
Dragon Rider Easter Gin will be hosted by LadyMisty over at Chaos Island on Saturday, March 30th. Card playing starts at 1:00 pm Eastern/4:00 pm Pacific. Winners will roll the dice for an egg-celent prize. Wear pastel clothing or hold an Easter prop to earn an extra dice roll!
Play a game of cards on Easter Sunday with your host ladybug12312! Easter Jungle Gin starts at 1:00 pm Eastern/4:00 pm Pacific. Doors close 15 minutes after the event starts. Test your luck at elimination Gin. There’s a 2,000 Tbux dice roll for all players.
Start your engine and roar off on a spectacular Easter egg-stravaganza with Cross Country Racing! Starting March 28th at 10:00 pm Pacific through March 29th 9:00 pm Pacific grab your friends and search for the Easter bunny’s eggs. Fill your basket and earn a race point for a chance to win a new CCR vehicle. Look for a document at the start of the race to learn how to track your progress and enter to win.
Head over to the Easter Auctions to purchase baskets, eggs and other holiday decorations created by talented Designers in our virtual community. Support our Developers while adding unique decor to your Easter collection. Spruce up your dining table with floral arrangements, candles, baskets and exclusive dinner wear. Plant pastel flowers in your virtual garden and watch the bunny rabbits frolic.
Holiday Highlight – Northern Lights Community
The Northern Lights Community is kicking off our brand-new Holiday Highlight series this week in the virtual world There.com. This unique neighborhood is made up of ThereHouses and yard PAZes. It’s located atop the Northern Bluff and Tapu Knoll areas of Northern Motu Motu. The townspeople take great pride in the 80-meter landmark bridge constructed and maintained by community members. The Northern Lights Pass connects the separate residential areas high up on the bluffs.
At the center of town is the picture-perfect Northern Lights Christmas Gazebo. Nestled on a snowbank and surrounded by flocked Christmas trees, the gazebo captures the essence of holiday joy and is the shining star of the neighborhood.
There are several inviting game tables set up for members to play cards and socialize with friends. Every Friday evening, the community hosts Comet’s Spades events. All levels of spades players are welcome to join in the fun. Explore the Activities page and sign up for their weekly spades events. It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and connect with fellow card players.
Wander through the snow-kissed streets of the Northern Lights Community and enjoy the individuality and creativity of each beautifully curated holiday home. Neighbors have decorated their front yards with giant candy canes, blinking lights, jolly snowmen and festive carolers. Here are a few of their outdoor decorations that you can shop to build and create your own holiday magic.
From classic Christmas trees adorned with twinkling lights to cozy stockings hung with care, every home tells a unique story of holiday joy. Celebrate Hanukkah at homes adorned with menorahs casting a warm glow. Individuality and long held holiday traditions are encouraged for the winter season in the Northern Lights Community.
With homes open year-round, you can make the Northern Lights Community your virtual haven. There are a couple of private ThereHouses still available for rent in the area. Currently there are around 27 occupied ThereHouses in the community. If you are interested in joining the members of Northern Lights and decorating your own home, there are several festive walls, hearths and windows our Designers have created special for ThereHouses during the holidays. Search the home improvement section of the Auctions to furnish your new living room, kitchen or bedroom.
Immerse yourself in the joy of the season, participate in exciting events, and relish the warmth of this welcoming community. They are a fun and festive group with a sense of freedom and creative spirit. Their members get along well and enjoy each other’s company. The door is always open for new community members to join. Don’t miss out on the holiday spirit and let the Northern Lights Community illuminate your virtual world with joy and festive delights!
Holiday Highlight Links
Visit the Northern Lights Community in There.com.
Sign up for the Northern Lights residential club.
Join the Events Club for Northern Lights.
Join the Northern Lights Community Facebook group.
Read the ThereHouse set-up manual.
2014 Winterfest Decorating Contest
Bring cheer to your virtual home this winter season with Christmas and Hanukkah decorations found in Shop Central and the Auctions.
Once you have placed the star on top of the tree or lit the menorah to add the final touch to your holiday home, enter your masterpiece in the Winterfest Decorating Contest. A special award and prizes will be given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.
Register your holiday home by December 14th at 8:45 PM PST to participate in the voting period from the 15th – 19th. Read the official rules of the Winterfest Decorating Contest.
The winners will be announced at the Solstice Gala to be held at Santa’s Workshop on Saturday December 20th at 5:00 PM PST.
Veterans Day Events in There
We’d like to take a moment and thank all of the Veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces to protect our great country and our freedom. Your hard work and sacrifices are greatly appreciated.
The Thereian Community has planned several fun events honoring Vets on this national holiday. Make sure to save a spot for the events and sign up early.
Veterans Day hosted by Rohurd
Description: Take a tour of a large aircraft carrier in There. Show your appreciation for our Veterans!
Time: 8:00 AM PST- 4:00 PM PST
Early Bird BINGO hosted by susanszy
Description: This is a very special early bird BINGO event to celebrate Veterans Day!
Time: 3:00 PM PST to 4:30 PM PST
Veterans Day Dance hosted by susanszy
Celebrate Veterans Day and join us for a dance and Big Band sounds at the Pan Pacific Auditorium.
Time: 5:00 PM PST – 6:00 PM PST
Veterans Day Parade hosted by susanszy
Description: After the dance, let’s mount up in our patriotic hoverboats for a Veterans Day parade!
Time: 6:00 PM PST – 7:00 PM PST
Tuesday Tiki Talk Trivia Election Edition hosted by Francis_7
Description: Election Edition! Same trivia time! Same trivia FunZone. Same trivia cards though! Voice chat required to hear da host.
Time: 8:00 PM PST – 9:00 PM PSt
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