Break sure to leave out a sweater, mittens, and fuzzy dwarf cloth shoulder-pads; according to the 12/8 LOTRO Newsletter – the Yule Festival starts on December 14th!

Starting December 14th, the residents of Winter-home invite you to celebrate the season with them during this year’s Yule Festival – and what a celebration it will be.

This year’s new LOTRO Yule Festival is a winter wonderland of activities. The town of Winter-home is a beautiful new Winter Festival region complete with new quests, a snowball arena, an eating contest, a theatre event, and a festival square. Don’t miss out!

* New Quests – Help the residents of Winter-home with the final touches for the celebration.

* Snowball Fight – Check out the Snowball arena where you can challenge your friends to a frosty duel.

* Theatre Event – Head over to the local playhouse to catch the seasonal show.

* Eating Contest – Get your fill of pies, eggs, mushrooms and more in the Winter-home eating contest.

* Festival Square – Check out the local vendor, meet up with your fellows, or raise a mug to toast the season.

Check out the Yule Festival Developer Diary to learn more!

Be sure to check back for updates re: the Festival update here on LOTRO Stratics!

Starting December 14th, the residents of Winter-home invite you to celebrate the season with them during this year’s Yule Festival – and what a celebration it will be.

This year’s new LOTRO Yule Festival is a winter wonderland of activities. The town of Winter-home is a beautiful new Winter Festival region complete with new quests, a snowball arena, an eating contest, a theatre event, and a festival square. Don’t miss out!

  • New Quests – Help the residents of Winter-home with the final touches for the celebration.
  • Snowball Fight – Check out the Snowball arena where you can challenge your friends to a frosty duel.
  • Theatre Event – Head over to the local playhouse to catch the seasonal show.
  • Eating Contest – Get your fill of pies, eggs, mushrooms and more in the Winter-home eating contest.
  • Festival Square – Check out the local vendor, meet up with your fellows, or raise a mug to toast the season.

Check out the Yule Festival Developer Diary to learn more!
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