The Christmas Festival

The Christmas Festival is an upcoming event taking place in Rotherhythe Keep from December 1st to December 31st, focused on celebrating the holiday season. Featuring a Christmas Market, Ice Hockey events, Festive decorations, and extra events to boost the holiday spirit.

History
Announcement

The event was first announced and discussed on September 15th 2022 in a thread opened in the projects-and-events tab, planning to hold a Christmas market, doubled up with festive decorations, two ice hockey tournaments and plenty of bonuses for players to enjoy.

Planning

Planning began on November 7th 2022, with design concepts for the Christmas market being made starting on November 12th 2022

A few events were also planned with reservations opening up early to those who request them.

Christmas Market
Players who are interested in opening a spot on the Christmas Market are entitled to begin requesting reservations when a map is published in the "Rotherhythe Christmas Festival" tab.

Builds

Players who take up a spot on the market are welcome to build anything they wish! Some ideas include:


 * Games and activities
 * Market Stalls
 * Community spaces (Cafe's, Igloo's etc.)

There are no limits to how many spots a player may use, so long as they are sure it's necessary. There are also open requests if a player needs more space, we can help you out!

Tournaments
Tournament details will be published in the "Rotherhythe Christmas Festival" tab, all details for all events will be published by November 30th.

Dates and Times
 Pre-Opening 

November 15th: ALL  Players will be entitled and welcomed to begin choosing spots and building what they desire on the space provided

Opening

December 1st: The Christmas festival officially opens!

December 22nd: Festive Final's Ice Hockey tournament

December 23rd - 24th: Rotherhythe Birthday celebrations

December 31st: Christmas Festival ends

New dates may be added as extra events are planned, All players are welcome to use the thread, or DM Matwo#2012, to arrange any events of their own

Extras
This is an event FOR the community, and in that regard it is the communities decision to host their own special games, events, meet ups, etc. On these grounds. If an event needs to be added to the calendar, as stated above that can be arranged using the above methods.

This event is something we hope can bring everyone together for christmas, and it's our pleasure to try and deliver that dream for you all.