Cartoon of The Day: Antler Ornaments

 

 Taken at the Christmas Expo. One lady had tree ornaments on her antlers. So what happened here? I could think of one explanation.

 

By Bixyl Shuftan 

 

A Busy Weekend

 

 Plenty happened this weekend. The Christmas Expo took place, with events such as the Dream Kids performance and the last sets at the event stages, along with auctions, the results of the snowman contest, and more, ending with the Holiday for Hope Ball (above). There were other happenings, such as the monthly Homes for Our Troops fundraiser at Veterans Isle, Bay City's Tree Lighting, and more.

 

Yours truly would also give another virtual world a short look, and get talked into seeing a couple women's wrestling matches. But I forgot one thing:

 

Girls

 

fight

 

viciously.

 

 More details later. 

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Patch Linden at The Christmas Expo

 

On Friday December 5 at Noon SL time, Patch Linden 

Mark your calendars for Friday, December 5, 2025! From 12 PM to 3 PM PT/SLT, join us for a special festive event with Santa Patch and the “Molelves”!

Stop by for holiday fun, photos, and plenty of cheer. Share your Christmas wishes, and don’t miss out on the exclusive Sebastian Boopie, available only at the Christmas Expo!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 

Among those there was Gemma Cleanslate, who would take a few pictures. 

 

There were many who would sit with "Santa Patch."

 

This would be one of many events on the last weekend of the Christmas Expo.  

 

Pictures from Gemma Cleanslate

 

Cartoon of The Day: Red Bull Gives You What?

 

 Taken at the Christmas Expo, I saw this winged lady. I promptly thought of a certain commercial.

 

By Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Scenes From The Christmas Expo: Dragon Landing

 

 Taken at the Christmas Expo. With some supporters of the American Cancer Society (The Expo technically isn't a Relay event) having large avatars, it can make for something of a situation on the dance floor. So there was a special platform for the dragons at the main stage.

 

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

Christmas Expo Begins

 

 

The Christmas Expo is on. This fundraiser for the American Cancer Society is taking place across ten sims next to the sim of the same name. 

 

There's plenty of scenery, dozens of shops, auctions, contests such as snowman building, and music and dance events such as the one pictured above. 

 

Saturday November 29th Music Events:

10 - 11 AM    * Ricky Haystack 
11 - 12 PM      * Bsukmet Stormcrow
12 - 1 PM    * Dandy Pianoman 
1 - 2 PM    * NeoMaximus Brandenburg
2 - 3 PM    * ChelseaMarie Noel
3 - 4 PM    * Rice Tyler
4 - 5 PM    * Corvus Blessed 
5 - 6 PM    * Grace Loudon
6 - 7 PM    * LoneWolf55 Genesis
7 - 8 PM    * Maribol Inshan
8 - 9 PM    * Melenda Yarrowroot
9 - 10 PM    * Dee Freund 

 

 For more information, check out the blog: https://slchristmasexpo.com

 

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/CHRISTMAS%20EXPO/115/140/24 

 

Getting Ready For The Expo

 

Picture taken at the west border of the American Cancer Society sim. The Relay for Life volunteer group is preparing for the Second Life Christmas Expo. Starting on Friday November 28 (the day after Thanksgiving), there will be events, music, scenery, and shopping across nine sims. 

 

As one can see from the picture, the Relayers have set up some good scenery, but they're not quite finished yet. And for now the sims are still closed to most.  

 

For more information, check out the blog: https://slchristmasexpo.com/

 

The Holidays of Hope Gala

 

 

 Sunday December 8 was the last day of the Christmas Expo. Among the events was what could be described as the finale: the Holidays of Hope Gala. A number of avatars large and small dropped over, including two who were normally large dragons who went average size for the dance.

Musicians such as Coralie and Grace Loudon performed for the crowd, who danced away to the music while occasionally dropping in some Lindens into the donation kiosk.

There were other things to do, such as taking a ride on the railroad.

And one could check out the decorated houses. Here, One of the Moles demonstrated a need for practice in parking.

Some of the houses were decorated very colorfully.

With the end of the Expo, there will be no more entries in the auctions and contests, which will presumably announce winners soon, if they haven't already. It is noteable that in the past few years, Linden Lab has used the Expo to introduce a new brand of Linden Home. But this was not the case this year. Perhaps the Lindens are still brainstorming over a unique theme, or perhaps they've been busy fixing bugs.

The Expo is the last of the Relay's spinoff events for the year. But Relayers won't have to wait too long. In about a couple months in February, the official 2025 RFL season will begin.

Go Relay!

Bixyl Shuftan

Cartoon of The Day: Tree-Mendous Costume

 

 

 Taken at the Christmas Expo. One of the ladies on stage was in a pink Christmas tree costume. Why pink? Maybe she thought it was, well, you know. 

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

Last Day For the Christmas Expo

 

 

 For those who can't get enough of the Christmas Expo, or have yet to be there, today is the last scheduled day of events. Among them, the Holidays of Hope Gala at 1 PM SL time, the Expo's formal ball. Expect this to be the last day for many contests and auctions.

And your last day to sit on "Santa Patch's"lap. Here, Patch Linden plays the part of Santa Clause, with a number of Moles and Lindens acting as elves.

For schedules and more information, check out the Christmas Expo blog: https://slchristmasexpo.com/

 

Scenes From The Christmas Expo

 

 

The Christmas Expo opened last Friday, November 29, and there's been plenty of fun to be had there. At the music area, I saw a live performers sing away to audiences that included a few dragons and a unicorn. 

There were activities, such as taking a ride on Santa's sleigh across the sims.

There were various decorated houses om the sims, reflecting the theme "Christmas Through The Decades."

There were auctions in cooperation with the Lab for last names, a homestead sim, time with Patch Linden, and more. 

Besides all this, there's time with Santa Patch, and lots and lots of shopping.

For more information, read the website: https://slchristmasexpo.com/ 

Bixyl Shuftan

Announcement: Kids' Quest for the Cure

 

 

 Saturday, November 30  and Saturday, December 7 at 3:00 pm

Location TBA

Our show is the story of a group of children who, upon learning that a friend has cancer, embark on a mystical search for the cure, and learn a lot along the way.

It was conceived and choreographed, and is directed by, Patty Flow. Music by Kayla Flow.

Our cast includes members of the Roos With A Dream RFL team, with a special appearance by our good friend, and Cure Chaser, Sienna Thor.

 

Cartoon of the Day: Reindeer Babysitter

 

 

 Taken at the Christmas Expo new Linden Home display area.

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

Announcement: Gem Sunkiller at The Christmas Expo Today, 5PM

 

 

 Wednesday December 6, 2023

The Electric Reindeer (SL Christmas Expo)

5-7 PM SL time

Gem will be playing songs of the season as the backdrop for celebrating HOPE for children with cancer.

 https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lights%20of%20Hope/128/61/23

Upcoming Premium Linden Homes Announced, Sneak Peek at Christmas Expo on Dec. 7

 

Earlier today, it was announced in the Second Life forums there will be a new theme of Linden Homes available in the future. And for those wanting a speak peak, there will be sample homes available for viewing at the Christmas Expo. 

Get ready for a magical moment this holiday season as we unveil the theme for the next wave of Linden Homes at the Christmas Expo event! As with our last theme, Ranch, this theme will be available exclusively to Premium Plus users. 

Join us on December 7, 2023, at 7:00am SLT, for an exclusive sneak peek into the enchanting theme we've crafted just for you. 

 

The homes will be at Expo 1 (104/128/23)

 

Source: Linden blog. 

 

SL Video: "Christmas Expo 2022 - A Frosty Tale"

 

 

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From Mac n' Tease Tomato (Nicola Nitely and Macguyver Mode) on December 11

Christmas Expo Officially Ends

 

 

 Sunday December 11 was the last day of the Relay for Life Christmas Expo. The high point was the "Holidays of Hope Gala." It was at a location high above the Expo sims that wasn't revealed until the last minute. Dropping by, it was packed, with a live musician providing the music. 

The sims should remain up for a few days so people can see the sights. But the end of the Expo means that aside from weekly chats, the Relay events for 2022 are over. In January, teams can register for the 2023 season, which begins in February. 

Go Relay!

SL Video: "Christmas Expo 2022 - Home For The Holidays"

 

 

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From Mac n' Tease Tomato (Nicola Nitely and Macguyver Mode) on December 7, "Filmed on location at the Christmas Expo 2022 Sims." A trip by a couple to meet the man's parents turns into more than the lady bargained for.

Cartoon of The Day: Not Just His Two Front Teeth

 

 

 Taken at the Christmas Expo. Once again, a crowded event resulted in a few avies not fully rezzing. While looking at this picture, it was fairly obvious what this guy would want for Christmas, and a certain Christmas song came to mind. 

By Bixyl Shuftan

"Santa Patch" at The RFL Expo

 

 

Yesterday at the Relay for Life's Christmas Expo, there was an event that featured a lot of Lindens and Moles. At a 'have your picture taken with Santa" event, Patch Linden was taking the role of Santa, and other Lindens and Moles were taking the roles of elves, and one reindeer. 

Santa Patch is back for photos again this year!

12:30 - 3pm slt today

 

Supporting the American Cancer Society's Fight Against Childhood Cancer. A donation to the Kiosk is appreciated when you snap your photo.

For over two and a half hours, the VP of Product had a number of avatars, adult and child sitting on his lap. I can't recall any specific Christmas wishes made, though no doubt there were probably a few requests for Linden Bears. One could get a special edition Christmas Patch Linden bear for a donation to the Relay. One little girl did request if someone could take a picture and send it to her as her computer kept crashing when she took pictures. 

To check out other goings-on at the Christmas Expo: Click Here to check out the blog.

Bixyl Shuftan