New Year’s Shirt 2021

Today is New Year’s Day, and I received new year’s greetings in the mail from Goldie, Bones, Puck, and Mom.

Dear Jeff, Happy New Year! In the new year, I hope we eat lots of delicious things and have tons of fun! -Bones

The letter from Mom also included 1,000 bells. Hey Mom, that’s not very much money these days! 😉

I quickly walked the short distance from my house to town hall. Mayor Tortimer was standing outside to hand out gifts for the new year.

Tortimer: But first, since it's the new year and all, I need to give you something.

He gave me the New Year’s shirt for 2021, which has an ox on it (for the year of the ox). It may not the most graceful animal, but at least it’s better than the rat of 2020! Am I right?

The New Year's shirt for 2021 in Animal Crossing: City Folk (ACCF).

All of my villagers also had dialogue related to the new year. Goldie was really happy to see 2021 arrive, and I’m sure many of us felt the same way.

Goldie: Oh, J-bot! It's finally here! Happy New Year, woof woof!

Astrid asked me for a new catchphrase to replace “my pet,” so I told her to say “in 2021.”

Astrid: It's hard to be popular. How will I stay on top of all my letter writing this year, in 2021!

I then rolled up two snowballs to make my first snowman of the season. He turned out perfectly, so he’ll be sending me a gift in the mail.

Snowman: My perfect roundness, this balance of body and head! There's not an ounce of criticism I can give!

Happy New Year, everyone! I hope 2021 is a much better year than 2020 was. Best of luck to you all! 🙂