Winter

Winter 冬
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Artwork of winter from New Horizons
Northern Hemisphere months
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun
Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Southern Hemisphere months
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun
Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Weather
Clear, Snow

Winter in the Animal Crossing series in the Animal Crossing series is a season that start on November 26th and ends on February 24th. In the Southern Hemisphere in New Horizons, winter starts on May 26th and ends on August 24th.

The weather of winter consists mainly of snowy, cloudy days. Snow may fall as soon as late November / May, but will not settle until December 11th / June 11th (December 10th in Animal Crossing). With the settling of the snow, snowballs can be found dotted around the town. These can be rolled up and joined together to make snowmen, or to discover and catch a Dung Beetle. Because of the cold setting, winter has the least amount of critters to catch.

During December, all existing cedar trees will be decorated with flashing lights, which alternate between blue, green and red. Any new cedars planted will lack the lights, and after the first week of the year, all lights will disappear. In the Northern Hemisphere, a huge frequency of snowy weather will around Toy Day. Auroras can also form during clear winter nights.

Throughout winter in New Horizons, the player has the opportunity to catch [[Item:Snowflake ({{{2}}})|Snowflake]]s in the and receive [[Item:Large Snowflake ({{{2}}})|Large Snowflake]]s from Snowboys. Additionally for the Northern Hemisphere, from December 15th to Janaury 6th, any cedar trees with light will, when shaken, produces [[Item:Red Ornament ({{{2}}})|Red Ornament]], [[Item:Blue Ornament ({{{2}}})|Blue Ornament]], and [[Item:Gold Ornament ({{{2}}})|Gold Ornament]]s for DIY projects.

Events

Below is a list of events during winter, what happens during each, in which game, and when. Note that Hemispheres is only accounted for in New Horizons.

Event	Dates (In 2024 when applicable)	Games	Description
Fishing Tourney	Wild World: January 20, February 25, and December 15 City Folk/New Leaf: January 20, February 10 and December 14 New Horizons (Northern Hemisphere): January 13 New Horizons (Southern Hemisphere): July 13	Wild World City Folk New Leaf New Horizons	Chip (or Tortimer in Wild World and C.J. in New Horizons) will set up a stall in the Plaza. Prior to New Horizons, Chip (or Tortimer) will challenge the villagers of the town to catch the biggest fish (either overall or a specific type of fish). In New Horizons, C.J. will ask players to catch as many fishes as possible within a 3 minute time range. The Fishing Tourney lasts from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M., after which the winner is rewarded a trophy (or in New Horizons, the player can continue redeeming points for fish swag until 8 P.M.).
Flea Market	Wild World: February 3 and December 7 City Folk: January 28, February 25, and December 22	Wild World City Folk	Players can visit villager's homes and buy selected items of furniture. Likewise, villagers can visit the player's house and buy items from them, at a price set by the player. In Wild World, the Flea Market will not occur likely due to New Year's Day.
Igloos	January, February, and December	Animal Crossing New Leaf	Throughout the season, one of the villagers from the player's town may decide to live in an igloo for a day. Players that visit them can chat or play winter games, or in New Leaf, convince them to move in. If the player spends enough time in the igloo, they may receive one of several exclusive snowy gifts. This event is the winter equivalent to the Summer Tent.
Lighthouse Watching	January to February	Animal Crossing	The mayor may ask the player to turn on the lighthouse every night for seven nights (one week) as he leaves for vacation in January or February. If the player turns the light on for seven consecutive days, Tortimer will reward the player with either a lighthouse model or a box of chocolates.
La-Di-Day	January 13	Wild World	On this day, the player can hear villagers' suggestions for a new town tune. After the tune is sung to the player, they can decide whether or not they want it saved as the town's new melody.
Yay Day	January 28	Wild World	Villagers swap compliments with the player, and may refer to them infrequently after the event.
Bright Nights	February 5 to 13	Wild World	Villagers decorate their houses with lights, and the player may go to Tortimer to vote each day on the house they like best. The winning villager will be given the title of Bright Star at the end of the week.
Valentine's Day	February 14	Animal Crossing City Folk New Leaf	In Animal Crossing, the player will receive letters from various villagers. The more the villager likes the player, the better the gift they are given will be. In City Folk and New Leaf, the player will receive a letter from the villager that they are friendliest with. This villager is always of the opposite gender. The letter contains a box of chocolates, which can be eaten. Brewster will prepare a cup of hot chocolate for the player if they visit The Roost.
Wedding Season	June (Southern Hemisphere)	New Horizons	Harvey will ask the player to take anniversary photos of Reese and Cyrus's wedding in Harv's Island. Players are rewarded with heart crystals which can be used to purchase wedding furniture from Cyrus.
Fireworks Show	August 4,  11,  18,  25, and (Southern Hemisphere)	New Horizons	The winter nights come alive in the town with a fireworks display. Isabelle will give the player special items in the Plaza. Redd will also be there to sell raffles for items.
Winter Solstice	December 21	City Folk () New Leaf	The shortest day in the player's town/island. In City Folk, Tortimer stands outside the town hall, giving the player a snowglobe. In New Leaf, the sky is all dark all day. Isabelle will be in the Event plaza, giving the player a Blue Glow Stick.
Toy Day	Animal Crossing: December 23 City Folk/New Leaf/New Horizons (Northern Hemipshere): December 24	Animal Crossing City Folk New Leaf New Horizons	In Animal Crossing, the player can visit the Wishing Well during the day to find and talk to Tortimer, who will then give the player a toy: a dolly if the player is a girl, and a miniature car if the player is a boy. On December 24th after 8:00 PM, Jingle the reindeer will distribute presents to players, but only if he fails to recognize them after the initial prize-giving. To do this, the player must change into different outfits. In City Folk, the player may have to search for him inside empty neighbor houses. In New Leaf, he'll ask the player to distribute presents to villagers instead. This is carried over to New Horizons, except Jingle will be present all day.
Countdown	December 31 (Northern Hemisphere)	Animal Crossing Wild World City Folk New Leaf New Horizons	Starting at 6:00 AM (or 5:00 AM in New Horizons) on December 31st, Tortimer, Isabelle, or Tom Nook (depending on the game) will stand outside in the plaza with a large countdown clock, which will counts down the seconds till midnight and is adorned either with the town's flag and/or flashing lights. In the final hour before the new year, villagers will talk about their past year, and the music will change several times, building in tension in the last minute with a beep for every second. After midnight, fireworks will go off in the sky and residents will wish the player a Happy New Years.

Nook Shopping seasonal items (New Horizons)

The following is a list of events celebrated through the Nook Shopping app in New Horizons.

Event	Dates	Items	Hemisphere	Description
Shōgatsu	January 1 to 15	[[Item:Kadomatsu ({{{2}}})|Kadomatsu]] [[Item:Kagamimochi ({{{2}}})|Kagamimochi]] [[Item:New Year's Shimekazari ({{{2}}})|New Year's Shimekazari]]	Northern	"Japanese tradition has it that Toshigami-sama, a god of the new year, visits each house on the first of the year to bless it. The kadomatsu is like a signpost to welcome him in." (Kadomatsu) "In Japan, kagami-mochi ("mirror mochi") is set out as an offering to Toshigami-sama. On January 11th, you break the mochi apart and eat it, sharing out the spirit contained within for good health." (Kagamimochi) "Shime-kazari are Japanese rope decorations said to purify the home. They welcome Toshigami-sama in and keep impurities out. Place one on your door to protect yourself from misfortune!" (New Year's Shimekazari)
New Year's Day	January 1 to 15	[[Item:Olivier Salad ({{{2}}})|Olivier Salad]] [[Item:2021 Celebratory Arch ({{{2}}})|2021 Celebratory Arch]] [[Item:Yut Nori ({{{2}}})|Yut Nori]] [[Item:Zodiac Ox Figurine ({{{2}}})|Zodiac Ox Figurine]]	Northern	"This salad, a staple of New Year's celebrations in Russia, came about at the end of the 19th century. It was invented by Lucien Olivier, but since his recipe wasn't publicized, nobody knows the "official" way to make it." (Olivier Salad) "An arch bearing the Gregorian calendar's number for the new year. If you pass beneath this arch while carrying your hopes and dreams in your heart, you're certain to have a good year!" (2021 Celebratory Arch) "Yut Nori is a traditional Korean board game. Instead of dice, it is played with wooden sticks called "yuts." Play it with family on New Year's, but don't get so into it that you have the first fight of the year!" (Yut Nori) "Some folks put out zodiac figurines or statuettes to protect their houses and invite good luck throughout the year. Leave out this decoration for good fortune!" (Zodiac Ox Figurine)
Big Game Celebration	January 15 to February 15	[[Item:Football Cheer Megaphone ({{{2}}})|Football Cheer Megaphone]] [[Item:Fiery Cheer Megaphone ({{{2}}})|Fiery Cheer Megaphone]] [[Item:Starry Cheer Megaphone ({{{2}}})|Starry Cheer Megaphone]] [[Item:Glittery Cheer Megaphone ({{{2}}})|Glittery Cheer Megaphone]] [[Item:Football Rug ({{{2}}})|Football Rug]]	Northern	"Whether a championship is on the line or it's a showdown with a rival team, folks love to get into the spirit of the competition with all kinds of football-themed decor and game-day accessories. Go, team!"
Setsubun	January 25 to February 3	[[Item:Bean-Tossing Kit ({{{2}}})|Bean-Tossing Kit]]	Northern	"Mainly celebrated in Japan. People throw beans outside as they shout, "Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi!" This is said to ward off "demons," such as sickness and disaster, and invite a year of good health and peace."
Groundhog Day	January 25 to February 2	[[Item:Resetti Model ({{{2}}})|Resetti Model]]	Northern	"Every year, a special groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2nd. Legend says if it sees its own shadow, winter will continue for another six weeks. If it doesn't see its shadow, spring will arrive early!"
Valentine's Day	February 1 to 14	[[Item:Chocolate Heart ({{{2}}})|Chocolate Heart]] [[Item:Heart-Shaped Bouquet ({{{2}}})|Heart-Shaped Bouquet]]	Northern	"February 14th is Valentine's Day. Celebrated worldwide, people give cards, chocolates, flowers, and other gifts to sweethearts and to others who may be dear to them."
Lunar New Year	February 10 to 17	[[Item:Lunar New Year Decoration ({{{2}}})|Lunar New Year Decoration]] [[Item:Lucky Red Envelope ({{{2}}})|Lucky Red Envelope]]	Northern	"The beginning of the lunisolar new year is celebrated in many parts of Asia. Hanging certain red and gold decorations is said to bring peace, happiness, or good fortune!" (Lunar New Year Decoration) "The start of the lunisolar new year is celebrated in many parts of Asia. In some areas, such as China, children are given red envelopes filled with money to wish for their good health. Don't spend it all in one place!" (Lucky Red Envelope)
Seollal	February 10 to 17	[[Item:Bokjumeoni Lucky Pouch ({{{2}}})|Bokjumeoni Lucky Pouch]]	Northern	"The start of the lunisolar new year is celebrated in many parts of Asia. In South Korea, children are given small bags filled with money to wish for their good health. Don't spend it all in one place!"
Father's Day	June 1 to 30	[[Item:Thank-You Dad Mug ({{{2}}})|Thank-You Dad Mug]]	Southern	"Father's Day is when we say, "Thanks for watching out for me, Dad!" But what should go into a gift mug for fathers? How about all your love, for starters?"
International Children's Day	June 1 to 30	[[Item:Handmade Cape ({{{2}}})|Handmade Cape]] [[Item:Handmade Crown ({{{2}}})|Handmade Crown]]	Southern	"This event is for celebrating children growing up in good health, while thanking those who raised them. If you've ever been a good kid or raised one, flip your cape in a superhero way!" (Handmade Cape) "This event is for celebrating children growing up in good health, while thanking those who raised them. Those who behold your new crown will be compelled to kneel before your royal...royalness." (Handmade Crown)
Tanabata	July 1 to 31	[[Item:Bamboo Grass ({{{2}}})|Bamboo Grass]]	Southern	"Celebrated on July 7th, this is the one day that the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi—represented by the stars Vega and Altair—can meet. Write a wish on tanzaku paper, hang it from bamboo, and wish on the stars!"
Cowboy Festival	August 1 to 31	[[Item:Rodeo-Style Springy Ride-On ({{{2}}})|Rodeo-Style Springy Ride-On]]	Southern	"Many countries have their own cowboy-themed celebrations, but this one is inspired by Brazilian traditions. We hope this springy ride-on toy will help you get into the spirit!"
Cowherd & Weaver Girl Day	August 1 to 31	[[Item:Orihime Outfit ({{{2}}})|Orihime Outfit]] [[Item:Hikoboshi Outfit ({{{2}}})|Hikoboshi Outfit]]	Southern	"Based on the star-crossed story of two lovers who were only allowed to meet once per year. Perhaps you'll think of reuniting with someone dear to you when you wear this special outfit."
Winter Solstice	December 1 to 31 (Northern Hemisphere) June 7 to July 6 (Southern Hemisphere)	[[Item:Midwinter Sweater ({{{2}}})|Midwinter Sweater]] [[Item:Aurora Wall ({{{2}}})|Aurora Wall]]	Both	"The winter solstice is the day with the least daylight all year. Put on this sweater to send chilly Old Man Winter running!" (Midwinter Sweater) "The winter solstice is the day with the least daylight all year. This wallpaper depicts that mystical shining light of clear winter skies, the aurora borealis. It's so magical that you'll forget how cold it is outside!" (Aurora Wall)
Ōmisoka	December 26 to 31	[[Item:New Year's Noodles ({{{2}}})|New Year's Noodles]]	Northern	"In Japan, many celebrate the new year with toshikoshi-soba ("year-passing soba") for good luck. The noodles' length is a symbol of long life, and the ease of cutting them represents cutting away misfortunes."
Silvester	December 26 to 31	[[Item:Berliner ({{{2}}})|Berliner]]	Northern	"A Berliner Pfannkuchen is a type of German pastry filled with jam and topped with sugar—not unlike a jelly donut. They're available year-round, but are a traditional treat in Germany for New Year's celebrations."
Nochevieja	December 26 to 31	[[Item:Twelve-Grape Dish ({{{2}}})|Twelve-Grape Dish]]	Northern	"You eat las doce uvas de la suerte ("the 12 grapes of luck") at midnight on New Year's Eve for good fortune. As the bell tolls 12, you eat one grape for each ring. That's not a lot of time to eat 12 grapes!"
New Year's Eve	December 26 to 31	[[Item:Sparkling Cider ({{{2}}})|Sparkling Cider]]	Northern	"No party to celebrate the new year is complete without everybody raising a glass of sparkling cider together. Reflect on the past year and wish everyone a good year to come… Cheers!"

Characters

File:Winter New Leaf.jpg

Artwork of winter from New Leaf

• Chip - A beaver who hosts the Fishing Tourney in Animal Crossing: City Folk and Animal Crossing: New Leaf.
• C.J. - A beaver who hosts the Fishing Tourney in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
• Snowmen - Snowmen can be made out of snowballs in the winter. If a snowman is made to the correct proportions, he will reward the player with a piece of snowman furniture. Snowmen can be spoken to, and stay around the town for three (four in Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Animal Crossing: New Horizons) days, melting a bit more every day. There are four kinds of snowman in Animal Crossing: New Leaf and each gives different furniture out. In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, snowboys will give out DIY recipes of the Frozen Set, alongside a Large Snowflake to use to make furniture with them.
• Harvey - Hosts Wedding Season on Harv's Island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
• Reese - Will award the player heart crystals during Wedding Season in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
• Cyrus - Will allow players to purchase wedding furniture using heart crystals during Wedding Season in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
• Isabelle - She runs the Fireworks Show on Sundays in August.
• Jingle - A reindeer who appears on December 24th to distribute presents.
• Tortimer - The Mayor of the player's town. He hosts some events.

Critters

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These are the fish and bugs that appear during winter.

Fish

• Barbel steed
• Bass (Animal Crossing only)
• Bitterling
• Black bass
• Blowfish (New Leaf only)
• Bluegill
• Brook trout (Animal Crossing only)
• Carp
• Coelacanth
• Crucian carp
• Dab
• Dace
• Football fish
• Freshwater goby
• Goldfish
• Herabuna (Doubutsu no Mori only)
• Horse mackerel
• Koi
• Large bass (Animal Crossing only)
• Lobster (City Folk only)
• Oarfish (New Leaf only)
• Octopus (Wild World and City Folk only)
• Olive flounder
• Pale chub
• Pike (City Folk and New Leaf only)
• Pond smelt
• Popeyed goldfish
• Red snapper
• Sea bass
• Sea butterfly
• Small bass (Animal Crossing only)
• Squid
• Stringfish
• Tuna
• Yellow perch

Bugs

• Ant
• Bagworm
• Bee
• Centipede (City Folk and New Leaf only)
• Cockroach (Animal Crossing and Wild World only)
• Dung beetle
• Fly
• Mole cricket
• Pill bug
• Wharf roach (New Leaf only)

Items

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The following items are exclusive to the winter season.

Clothing

In Animal Crossing all clothing items have a season and probability group (A, B, or C) associated with them. Each town favors a certain probability group for clothing and this can be manipulated using feng shui. There are 165 clothing items available in winter, of which 29 are exclusive to the season.

List of winter clothing in Animal Crossing

Item	Image	Buy Price	Sell Price	Group	Available From	Season
Folk Shirt		380	95	A	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Dark Polka Shirt		350	87	B	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Crewel Shirt		380	95	C	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Jingle Shirt		-	0	-	Jingle	Winter
Dark Polka Shirt		350	87	B	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Kaffe's Shirt		460	115	A	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Neo-Classic Knit		380	95	B	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Desert Shirt		390	97	A	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Aurora Knit		380	95	B	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Winter Sweater		290	72	C	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Sharp Outfit		290	72	A	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Earthy Knit		390	97	B	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Spunky Knit		360	90	C	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Deer Shirt		380	95	A	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Monkey Shirt		380	95	B	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Ancient Knit		390	97	C	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Yellow Pinstripe		360	90	B	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Cafe Shirt		420	105	A	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Striking Outfit		460	115	C	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Leather Jerkin		390	97	A	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Exotic Shirt		380	95	C	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Houndstooth Knit		370	92	A	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Uncommon Shirt		360	90	B	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Dapper Shirt		350	87	C	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Cozy Sweater		350	87	A	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Comfy Sweater		360	90	B	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Laced Shirt		370	92	C	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Shortcake Shirt		330	82	B	Tom Nook's shop	Winter
Toad Print		340	85	C	Tom Nook's shop	Winter

Gallery

Artwork

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  Animal Crossing

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  Animal Crossing: Wild World

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  Animal Crossing: City Folk

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  Animal Crossing: New Leaf

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  Animal Crossing: New Leaf

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  Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Screenshots

• Snowman.jpg

  A perfectly proportioned snowman in City Folk. Note the characteristic snowy clouds of winter in the sky.

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  A bulletin announcing the arrival of a cold front in City Folk.

Seasons

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