In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Toy Day is a festive event that takes place annually on December 24th, celebrating the holiday season with special activities and rewards. Here’s a detailed overview of the event:
1. Event Timing:
- Date: Toy Day occurs on December 24th, starting at 5:00 AM and ending at 5:00 AM on December 25th. IGN
2. Preparations:
- Toys: Leading up to Toy Day, Nook’s Cranny sells various toys daily. It’s advisable to purchase enough toys to give one to each of your villagers. The toys are displayed on a blue mat to the left of the door. IGN
- Santa Outfit: Starting December 1st, the Able Sisters shop offers festive clothing items, including pieces for a Santa Outfit, a Festive Dress, and a Reindeer Costume. On Toy Day, all pieces of the Santa Outfit will be available. Note that the Santa Outfit doesn’t include boots, so you’ll need to find suitable footwear separately. IGN
3. Toy Day Activities:
- Jingle the Reindeer: On Toy Day, Jingle the Reindeer appears in the Event Plaza, just in front of Resident Services. He tasks you with delivering presents to your villagers. You’ll need to wear the Santa Outfit to interact with him. IGN
- Gift Delivery: After receiving the presents from Jingle, deliver them to each of your villagers. This activity fosters a sense of community and holiday spirit among your island residents.
4. Rewards:
- Jingle’s Photo: After completing the gift deliveries, Jingle will reward you with his photo, a special memento of the event. IGN
- Toy Day DIY Recipes: Throughout the event, you can collect Toy Day DIY recipes to craft festive items, such as the Toy Day Tree and Toy Day Bed, adding holiday decorations to your island. IGN
5. Additional Notes:
- Time-Locked Events: Toy Day is a time-locked event, meaning it occurs on a specific date and cannot be experienced by changing the system date. This design choice ensures that all players experience the event simultaneously. Reddit
- Event Duration: While Toy Day itself is on December 24th, the festive atmosphere and related activities often extend throughout the holiday season, allowing players to enjoy the seasonal content.
