Zodiac Horse, New Year

After failing at my first three snowboy attempts, I seem to have gotten the hang of it. New Horizons seems to like bigger heads on snowpeople than the older games did. But once I finally did make a couple of perfect snowboys, they sent me an ice wall and a frozen mini snowperson.

At the end of 2025, I ordered some sparkling ciders and some new zodiac horses. This is what the zodiac horse looks like.

The zodiac horse for 2026 in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Wednesday was New Year’s Eve, so I headed to the event plaza. Isabelle gave me a light stick and Tom Nook gave me some party poppers.

Kid Cat offered to buy the ant I had in my pockets, because…he needed a replacement for his ant! Why is he buying a new ant to replace his old ant? Did it die?

Kid cat: I'm not very subtle, huh? Yeah, I'm gonna need a replacement for my ant.

I hung around for the final countdown to the new year. But I was juggling three games, and when I tried to press the capture button, I pressed the home button by mistake. So I didn’t capture the exact moment…but this is the best frame of the video that I got:

Fireworks spell out 2026 in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

A balloon present was flying by, so I shot it down and found a broom and dustpan inside! I guess that’s one way to sweep away last year’s mess and start 2026 with a clean slate! 🧹

I then returned to the plaza to chat with all my villagers. Happy New Year, everyone! 🎉

Ankha: Starting a new year is like pressing a giant restart button! And we all deserve a fresh start, darling.
Bones: Happyyy New Year! It's 2026 starting today! That's pretty cool!

Thursday was New Year’s Day, but it was also another holiday: Bob’s birthday! I bought him a dreamy wall rack at the shop, wrapped it up in purple wrapping paper, and headed over to his birthday party. He seemed to enjoy the gift, saying he never dreamed he’d get something “so darn neat.” 😛

Bob: Oh wow, like... Whaa?! This is a dreamy wall rack, right?!

Static was also at the party, but he compared it to going through a tough time and just surviving!

Static: They say that you feel especially close to anyone you survive some tough times with, in my tail.
Static: Parties like this can be a struggle for me to get through, sometimes. I'm glad you were here with me.

Tonight was K.K. Slider night, and I asked him for a random song. He performed “K.K. Marathon” for me, Ankha, and Agent S. Definitely not my favorite song.

K.K. Slider performs for Ankha, Jeff, and Agent S.

Here are a few other quick notes about this week:

  • On Monday, I returned a lost book to Agent S. She rewarded me with a basketball tank.
  • I helped out Gulliver, and he sent me a silk hat.
  • On Tuesday, I caught a damselfly for Static. He rewarded me with a coatigan.
  • I recovered Wisp’s spirits, and he gave me a simple checkered dress.
  • Yesterday, Bob sent me a letter to thank me for his birthday gift. He included another copy of his photo too!

Happy New Year, everyone! The New Horizons Version 3.0 update is coming in just a couple weeks, so I hope you’ll stick around for more Animal Crossing content. See you soon!

Toy Day Week

On Tuesday, Pascal popped up from under the sea to ask for my scallop. He also complained about people who ask if a hot dog is a sandwich. 😛

Pascal: People gota stop asking if a hot dog is a sandwich. Just eat your lunch, maaan.

He then gave me a pearl for my scallop.

Wednesday was Toy Day (Christmas Eve), and Louie told me he wanted to spell out “Hi Santa” in the snow. Louie, no!!

Louie: I've been jogging a bunch of extra laps today. I wanna spell out Hi, Santa! in the snow, I'm cranky.

I then met up with Jingle outside of Resident Services. After I crafted three sheets of wrapping paper for him, it was time to start making deliveries!

Jingle: That's right, kid. How'd you like to help me deliver Toy Day presents?

He gave me Santa’s magic bag, and I changed into my Santa outfit (even though it wasn’t necessary). I began delivering toys to my villagers, even the bad ones like Static. (Just kidding, Static.)

Static: Oh, it's from Santa? Don't that beat all... My friend workin' for Santa himself...

June was so cute when I handed over her gift. (Although she’s always pretty cute regardless.)

June: Is this gift for little old me?

And Ankha’s catchphrase made her sound like…well, Ankha. 😛

Ankha: A gift? From Santa, but delivered by you? What a charming surprise, I hate it!

A few of my villagers gave me gifts in return. The process of delivering gifts is pretty quick and easy, and Jingle ultimately rewarded me with a Toy Day sleigh.

Jingle: And then...something extra special... Your very own Toy Day sleigh!

On Christmas Day, Static and June spent the whole day outside of Resident Services, just staring at the Christmas tree, while also whistling, daydreaming, and singing. 😛

Static and June hanging out in front of the Christmas tree on Christmas Day.

Flick was in town, so I sold him a dozen bugs (mostly wasps and dung beetles) for exactly 51,000 bells.

Yesterday, Klaus the bear was camping at the campsite…for the third time. He needs to get the message already: I don’t want him here. 😛

Klaus, at the campsite: Heya! Are you from around here? I'm kinda on vacation, just relaxing and focus-grouping a few things...

And tonight, an unusually large crowd joined me for K.K. Slider’s show. Bob, Peanut, Merengue, and Agent S were also in attendance as K.K. played “K.K. Chorale” for us all.

K.K. Slider performs for Bob, Peanut, Merengue, Agent S, and Jeff.

The Cat in Red

Last Saturday, Kid Cat was visiting Peanut as I returned a lost book to Peanut. She was shocked to see her autograph book again, and I loved the contrast with Kid Cat’s expression in the background.

Peanut: I totes thought I'd, like, never see my autograph book again. It's so wild that you found it!

She rewarded me with a fast-food cap.

The next day, Kid Cat gave me a festive wreath to put on my door.

Kid cat: Ho ho hiya! It's a festive wreath! Pretty awesome, huh?

He said my festive spirit is going to look ripped, and it will also let the “guy in red” know where to leave presents.

Kid Cat: It's also good for letting the guy in red know where to leave presents.
I think you’re the guy in red, at the moment.

I took it home and displayed it on my front door right away.

On Monday, my savings balance reached a new milestone: 130 million bells. 💰

Savings Balance: 130,000,000 bells.

On Tuesday, I found June and Peanut sitting by a fire outside of Resident Services. I joined them for a few minutes to get warm. 🔥

June, Peanut, and Jeff sitting by a fire.

Tonight, Ankha joined me for a K.K. Slider performance of “K.K. Safari.”

K.K. Slider performs for Jeff and Ankha.

Yesterday, I posted a short video of winter vibes throughout the Animal Crossing series. It includes several New Horizons clips, and the older games as well. I hope you’ll check it out!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! 🎄