World of Warcraft's Feast of Winter Veil: A Lore-Filled Holiday Celebration
The annual World of Warcraft Feast of Winter Veil, a beloved in-game event mirroring Christmas, returns with fresh rewards and activities. This year's celebration features a new lore video, a collaboration with PlatinumWoW, exploring the holiday's rich history within Azeroth.
The video delves into the event's origins, weaving together Dwarven myths of Greatfather Winter—a Titan-forged giant who brings the snow—and Tauren traditions of spiritual renewal and gratitude to the Earthmother. It also highlights the modern-day commercialization of Winter Veil by the Goblin-run Smokeywood Pastures, drawing parallels to real-world Christmas traditions.
Metzen the Reindeer's Misadventures
No Winter Veil lore is complete without mentioning Metzen the Reindeer, named after former Warcraft creative director Chris Metzen. The video humorously recounts Metzen's repeated kidnappings: by pirates and Dark Iron dwarves in Classic WoW, and later by the Grinch in the current iteration. The video concludes with a fittingly amusing thank you from Metzen, voiced in Thrall's iconic tone (a nod to Metzen's voice acting).
A Continuing Collaboration
This isn't PlatinumWoW's first collaboration with Blizzard. He's previously contributed lore videos covering various aspects of WoW, including Nerubians, Vrykul, and the Scourge. This ongoing partnership, alongside collaborations with other creators like Taliesin & Evitel and Hurricane, demonstrates Blizzard's commitment to engaging community content.
Winter Veil Festivities
Players can still partake in the Feast of Winter Veil until January 5th, 2024. This year's highlights include a tamable Dreaming Festive Reindeer for Hunters, new holiday transmogs, and the Grunch pet. Don't forget to check under the virtual tree in Orgrimmar or Stormwind for a special gift!
