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    Fictionalized Real Holidays

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    Sometimes developers take real world holidays and work them into the lore of the game. In MMOs, there are often quests available only during or around these holidays.

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    Fictionalized Real Holidays last edited by franzlska on 03/15/22 01:59PM View full history

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    EverQuest

    Within the EverQuest franchise, there are many annual holidays and festivals. Some of them have been adapted from real world holidays to fit within the game's lore and deities.

    Real HolidayNorrath HolidayTime Held
    Valentine's DayErollisi DayMid-February
    St. Patrick's DayBrew DayMid-March
    April Fool's DayBristlebane DayEarly April
    HalloweenNights of the DeadLate October
    ChristmasFrostfellLate December

    Guild Wars

    Real HolidayTyrian HolidayTime Held
    Chinese New YearCanthan New YearFifth Thursday of the year
    ChristmasWindersdayLate December

    League of Legends

    Real HolidayValoran HolidayTime Held
    Chinese New YearLunar RevelFebruary
    HalloweenHarrowingLate October
    ChristmasSnowman ShowdownLate December
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