It's time for Wintersday, that joyous time of year when towns glimmer with festive decor, vendors offer seasonal treats, and the hearts of Tyrians everywhere are filled with goodwill.

This year we're offering two brand new Wintersday costumes that represent the Tyrian gods Lyssa and Kormir. As always, the towns of Lion's Arch, Droknar's Forge, Ascalon City, Kamadan, and the Eye of the North will be decked out in Wintersday decorations. Visitors to Lion's Arch, Kamadan, and the Eye of the North will be invited to participate in holiday quests, missions, and games, all with their own rewards.

Mark your calendar! Wintersday events begin at noon Pacific Time (-8 GMT) on Thursday, December 15, 2011, and run until noon on Monday, January 2, 2012. The Wintersday grand finale will take place in Lion's Arch and Kamadan on New Year's Day, beginning at 12:01 a.m. Pacific on Sunday, January 1, 2012, and repeating every three hours until 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, January 2, 2012. Don't be surprised if a snowball fight breaks out before the end of the festival!