Level Up Your Sims 4 Experience with 10 Unforgettable Custom Holidays!

The Sims 4, a highly popular simulation game, offers players the chance to unleash their creativity and explore countless possibilities. With its customization options, players can tell unique stories and simulate real-life situations. However, some players desire more excitement and realism in the game.

Alongside pre-existing holidays like Winterfest and Spooky Day, players have the freedom to create custom holidays, adding an extra layer of depth and immersion to their gameplay. Whether celebrating real-world holidays or inventing their own whimsical occasions, these custom holidays provide the perfect opportunity for players to express their creativity and forge lasting memories with their virtual families. Let the festivities commence!

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10 The Super Bowl

Traditions:

Invite Guests

Watch Sports TV

Drinking

Hosting an Epic Super Bowl Party

Transform your house into the ultimate Super Bowl party zone with vibrant decorations. Hang up eye-catching banners, posters, and balloons that are sure to impress your guests. Make it even more exciting by asking everyone to sport their favorite team's colors and proudly represent their allegiance. Besides the thrilling atmosphere, ensure your guests are well-fed with an array of game-day snacks and refreshing beverages. Offer tantalizing options like crispy chips and zesty salsa, mouthwatering hot dogs, a selection of thirst-quenching sodas, and the ultimate party essential, a keg of ice-cold beer. Get ready to throw a Super Bowl party that your friends will remember for years to come!

9 Earth Day

Play a game of football with your friends and experience the High School Years expansion pack in a whole new way! Create your very own football field in the backyard, complete with goalposts, and challenge your friends to an exciting match. To add even more excitement to the game, consider hiring an entertainer or DJ to give the Sims a halftime show they will never forget.

Traditions:

Thankful Spirit

Gardening

Cleaning

Celebrating Earth Day can be as simple as relishing the outdoors. Sims are urged to embrace nature by engaging in activities like hiking, picnicking, and marveling at the beauty all around. Additionally, organizing a social gathering to promote tree planting and cultivating flowers, fruits, and vegetables in the neighborhood and community-centered areas can have a positive impact on the environment.

8 Mother's Day/Father's Day

If you're already acquainted with The Sims 4 Eco-Lifestyle expansion pack, you'll know that your Sims can engage in sustainable practices like recycling and composting. Moreover, in Sulani, a tropical paradise introduced in the Island Living expansion pack, your Sims can actively participate in preserving the environment by cleaning up the nearby beaches.

Traditions:

Thankful Spirit

Give Gifts

Give Flowers

Go On A Vacation or Travel

Following the infant update, developers were astonished to discover that millions of infants were brought into existence within a matter of weeks. This resulted in an abundance of new parents! Players now have several choices to commemorate this festive occasion alongside their Sims who have become parents.

Treat Mom to an indulgent day at the spa or a delightful brunch at her preferred eatery. Perhaps Dad would enjoy a backyard barbeque, engaging in sports activities, or working on do-it-yourself projects. Encourage children to craft homemade creations and cards, pen heartfelt messages, and engage in warm interactions with their caretakers.

7 Memorial Day

Traditions:

Thankful Spirit

Remembrance

Tell Stories

Host a memorial service to unite the family and pay homage to their departed loved ones. Create a serene cemetery or mausoleum adorned with candles and flowers, providing Sims with a tranquil and contemplative environment.

Encourage Sims to come together for meaningful moments with their friends and family, where they can share memories, narrate anecdotes about the deceased, and leaf through old photographs as a cathartic means of finding solace and acceptance amidst their grief.

With the addition of the Strangerville game pack, Sims now have the opportunity to erect a display as a heartfelt tribute to military veterans who have bravely served their country.

6 Simdependence Day

Traditions:

Barbeque

Water Fun

Drinking

Fireworks

Organize a spectacular firework show, featuring a dazzling array of fireworks and sparklers, at the lively festivals held in San Myshuno. Additionally, you can acquire fireworks for your own personal use in Build/Buy mode by employing the debug cheat code bb.showhiddenobjects.

5 Summer Break

Organize a splendid outdoor barbecue for Sims to relish a delectable assortment of grilled cuisine. Engage in invigorating outdoor games and sports such as horseshoes and soccer. Embrace the delightful weather by engaging in a thrilling water balloon battle, frolicking in the sprinklers, and taking refreshing dips in pools. Dress up Sims in patriotic attire that reflects their nation and raise a toast to acknowledge the significance of freedom and unity.

Traditions:

Go On A Vacation Or Travel

Water Fun

Sunbathe

Summer Break: Rejuvenate, Explore, and Create Memories

During the summer months, it is crucial to rejuvenate and prevent burnout among Sims by granting them a valuable week off from work and school. This well-deserved break enables them to bask in the sun and engage in enjoyable activities. An exciting option to consider is organizing a family camping expedition to picturesque Granite Falls or explore the blissful shores of destinations like Tartosa. The serene beach environment offers a peaceful retreat where one can unwind and recharge. Moreover, consider constructing a marvelous summer camp, where children and teenagers can revel in campfires, learn new skills, and forge enduring friendships that will endure a lifetime.

The summer holiday is the perfect time to visit the splash pads near the celebration center lot in San Sequoia or a water park from The Sims 4 Gallery.

4 Chaos Day

Traditions:

Air Grievances

Fighting

Mischief Spirit

Streaking

Similar to the purge, Sims have the chance to join in on this holiday by fully embracing chaos. This special day revitalizes the unpredictability of The Sims 4 gameplay, presenting players with fresh opportunities to navigate unforeseen circumstances.

Unleash all the pent-up frustrations Sims have accumulated over the years by boldly confronting unpleasant neighbors and deceitful ex-partners through mean-spirited and mischievous interactions. Engage in playful pranks on friends and family members, such as clogging drains, dabbling in voodoo, and creating havoc at work or school alongside Sims who become your partners in crime.

3 Girl's Night Out/Guy's Night Out

Traditions:

Party Spirit

Drinking

Music

Go On A Vacation Or Travel

Engaging in recreational activities is crucial for both humans and Sims to temporarily escape the hectic routine of everyday life and enjoy quality time with their companions. Let the female Sims bask in the lively atmosphere of a karaoke night at the local bar or indulge in a delightful shopping spree at various retail stores. Meanwhile, the male Sims can unwind at their beloved pub, relishing in refreshing beverages, delectable snacks, and engaging in friendly competition at the ever-entertaining bowling alley.

And who would turn down a day at the spa? Treat all Sims to massages, a mud bath, manicures, and pedicures.

2 Day Of The Arts

Traditions:

Art And Music Spirit

Eat Cultural Dishes

Watch Live Performance

Embrace the vibrancy of Sims’ culture during this festive occasion by preparing and presenting an array of culinary delights from diverse traditions. Explore captivating art displays and museums to appreciate the beauty of paintings and sculptures while engaging in thoughtful discussions about their meanings.

At festivals, Sims have the opportunity to come together and participate in various activities in San Myshuno. They can collaborate on creating stunning murals or showcase their talents by performing as buskers on the lively streets. Additionally, Sims can set up their own market table or establish a retail store to share and sell their beautifully crafted items with others. Join in on the fun by listening to the Sims' favorite songs and indulge in a night of singing and dancing

1 Snow Day

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Traditions:

Go Skating

Go Snowboarding

Winter Fun

Polar Bear Plunge

Enjoy your holiday by taking a break from work and school and participating in snow activities like ice skating, snowboarding, snowball fights, making snow angels, and building snowpals together.

Don't forget to organize a hot cocoa station or food stall and have your Sims dress appropriately in winter attire to keep them warm. For an adventurous twist, take the Polar Bear Plunge and jump into a pool during cold temperatures. Just be cautious, as this sudden shock to their system might attract unwanted attention from the Grim Reaper crashing the party.

The Sims 4is currently available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.