The Spirit of Giving Quest and Christmas Meal Boxes Collection Mission

A new 11 day quest has been released in tandem with a Collection Mission.  THIS POST NOW IS COMPLETE!

Both Digging Pet Chests and Fishing 8 times with a Bone Hook are required in the second half.  Do not let your Pets dig all Chests, therefore, before the task becomes active, and do not cast a Net if you wish to complete as quickly as possible.

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Christmas Meal Boxes Mission

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70 from Blueberry

50 from Wheat Flour

30 from Mayonnaise

10 from Linden Flower (Linden Tree)

Reward: Christmas Fir (harvest Christmas Spirit).  Harvest every 10 hours but you can use Watering Cans on the tree to speed.

Crop List
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40 Wheat

40 Oat

40 Cane

50 Chardonnay

60 Sugar Beets

50 Fern Flowers

50 Pumpkins

60 Passion Fruits

60 Flax (Island)
60 Cranberries (Island)

10 Reindeer Fur

Batch Production List
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40 Milk

8 Apple Juice

40 Duck Eggs

40 Sugar

50 Champagne

50 Caramel

60 Angora Hair Yarn (Island)

60 Linen (Island)

30 Blueberry Jam

40 Eggs
60 Dried Cranberries (Island)

The Spirit of Giving

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Blair:  My preparations for Christmas have gone perfectly this year!  All the decorations are in place, the Christmas cards are in the post, and I bought and wrapped all my gifts as well!

Collect 40 bottles of Milk

  Skip for 10 RC

Collect 20 jars of Honey

  Skip for 10

Harvest 8 Maple Syrup

  Skip for 8 RC

Reward: 2500 Coins, 160 XP

Blair:  I suppose I can relax now, but something is bothering me!

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Christmas is a time to join with family and loved ones.  It is important to remember how blessed we are, and to cherish our moments together, as they may not come often.

Harvest 40 Wheat
  Skip for 10 RC

Harvest 8 Apples
  Skip for 8 RC

Produce 8 glasses of Apple Juice
  Skip for 8 RC

Reward: 2500 Coins, 160 XP

Blair:  And it makes me think of people who are not as fortunate as we are.

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Blair:  One should show Christmas Spirit by helping those in need.  We should spread some good cheer to all by helping the less fortunate.

Harvest 40 Oat
  Skip for 10 RC

Collect 40 Duck Eggs
  Skip for 10 RC

Harvest 8 Lemons
  Skip for 8 RC

Reward: 2500 Coins, 170 XP

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Blair:  It was not that serious, but there were some lean years on the farm where my Ma and Pa struggled to put food on the table, and we did not really celebrate Christmas much.

Harvest 40 Cane
  Skip for 10 RC

Produce 40 Sugar
  Skip for 10 RC

Prepare 6 cups of Maple Milk Tea
  Skip for 6 RC
  Each requires 2 Milk and 1 Maple Syrup

Reward: 2500 Coins, 170 XP

Blair:  If it weren't for the kindness of our neighbours, things could have been even worse during those harsh winters.

Special Reward: Mission Gift Box

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Blair:  Of course, I never told any of my grandchildren... the only thing they should be worrying about now is their own Christmas lists.  I am glad we can spoil them for Christmas, although I want them to think about others as well.

Harvest 50 Chardonnay
  Skip for 12 RC

Produce 50 bottles of Champagne
  Skip for 12 RC

Prepare 8 Honey Syrup
  Skip for 8 RC
  Each requires 2 Honey and 2 Milk

Reward: 2500 Coins, 180 XP

Blair:  We have too much food on the table this year, actually.  You may think that is a good thing, but...

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Blair:  Actually, business has not been great recently.  We lost our largest buyer, so now we have more product than we need, and no way to sell it effectively.  It is costing us a great deal, to be honest.

Harvest 60 Sugar Beets
  Skip for 15 RC

Produce 50 Caramel
  Skip for 12 RC

Harvest 8 Cinnamon
  Skip for 8 RC

Reward: 2500 Coins, 180 XP

Blair: But listen to me prattling endlessly.  It is a short term inconvenience, and these things are part of any farmer's life in any case.

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Blair:  Have you ever heard the phrase, 'when life gives you lemons, make lemonade'?    I think it is similar to our situation here.  We could make many Christmas dinners with our surplus food.

Harvest 50 Fern Flowers
  Skip for 12 RC

Prepare 8 Linden Flower Honey
  Skip for 8 RC
  Each requires 1 Linden Flower and 2 Honey Syrup

Harvest 8 Mistletoe
  Skip for 8 RC

Reward: 2500 Coins, 190 XP

Blair:  What a wonderful idea!  I am certain there is a local Christmas food drive where we can make donations.  Let us search the internet...

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Blair:  Let us see... First, turn on the computer.  push the mouse to move the arrow.  Where is this 'Googly' thing?  It is all very confusing.  Sorry, Farmer, this may take some time.

Harvest 50 Pumpkins
  Skip for 12 RC

Add Christmas Fir to the Farm
  Reward from the Collection Mission
  Skip for ?  (Usually 10 RC, but mine was placed)

Prepare 8 Christmas Pudding
  Skip for 8 RC
  Each requires 1 Caramel and 1 Cinnamon

Reward: 2500 Coins, 190 XP

Blair:  Your help is much appreciated!  Very kind of you, Farmer!

Special Reward: Monkey Pet House Hat

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Blair:  Ah, you searched the 'Web' and found nothing?  Well, that simply will not do.  There must be another option.  Do you have any ideas?

Harvest 60 Passion Fruit
  Skip for 15 RC

Produce 60 Angora Hair Yarn
  Skip for 15 RC

Prepare 8 Condensed Milk
  Skip for 8 RC
  Each requires 1 Milk and 1 Sugar

Reward: 2500 Coins, 200 XP

Blair:  What a good idea you have had.  We need to start at once.

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Blair:  It will require planning, but I believe we can manage it by Christmas.  The fun part will be to prepare the food for our guests using our own fresh ingredients.  We need to cook full dinners for a start...

Harvest 60 Flax
  Skip for 15 RC
  This is an Island Crop

Produce 60 Linen
  Skip for 15 RC

Produce 30 Blueberry Jam
  Skip for ? RC

Reward: 2500 Coins, 200 XP

Blair:  That's the spirit!  Let's show every one what a real Christmas on the farm is like!  Oh, I have not been this excited for ages!

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Blair:  We need a seating arrangement, entertainment, and some invitations.  I should ask Sylvia to help with the planning.  She is the best at this sort of thing.

Dig 8 Chests on the paths
  Skip for 8 RC

Harvest 8 White Mulberry
  Skip for 8 RC

Prepare 8 Champagne and White Mulberry Granita
  Skip for 8 RC
  Each requires 1 Champagne and 1 White Mulberry

Reward: 2500 Coins, 210 XP

Blair:  We must arrange transport for our guests as well.  I would have forgotten about this were it not for Sylvia!

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Blair:  Farmer, we laid out the groundwork in record time,  thanks to every one's help!  The Christmas feast is confirmed. The homeless shelter was very helpful in making the arrangements.

Collect 40 Eggs
  Skip for 10 RC

Prepare 12 Milk Cookies
  Skip for 12 RC
  Each requires 1 Condensed Milk and 1 Wheat Flour

Prepare 8 White Mulberry Biscotti
  Skip for 8 RC
  Each requires 1 Milk Cookie and 1 White Mulberry

Reward: 2500 Coins, 210 XP

Blair:  No final guest list yet, but I feel it is a case of 'the more the merrier'.

Special Reward: Island Mission Gift Box

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Blair:  There still is so much work to do, and every one in the family must do his or her part.  That includes you of course, Farmer, as we consider that you are part of our family here!

Harvest 60 Cranberries
  Skip for 15 RC
  This is an Island Crop

Produce 60 Dried Cranberries
  Skip for 15 RC
  This is an Island Machine

Fish with the Bone Fishhook 8 times
  Skip for 8 RC
  N.B.  You can 'Miss' any cast as many times as you wish to obtain the total you need without refreshing or paying for more casts

Reward: 2500 Coins, 220 XP

Blair:  That is what I wish to hear.  It is time to roll up our sleeves and go to work!

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Blair:  Wow, farmer, take a look!  Our hard work has paid off!  I think we could feed a small army this Christmas.

Collect 10 Reindeer Fur
  Skip for 10 RC

Harvest 8 Nectarines
  Skip for 8 RC

Process 8 Starfish in the Seafood House
  Skip for 8 RC
  Each takes 12 minutes but task is counted as soon as item enters slot

Reward: 2500 Coins, 220 XP

Blair:  Our guests are arriving!  Let's make certain we give every one a warm welcome!

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Blair: It makes my heart melt to watch the faces of our guests light up when they see our glorious Christmas feast.  Nothing quite like sharing Christmas dinner with others, is there?

Prepare 8 plates of Egg Custard in Pumpkin
  Skip for 8 RC
  Each requires 2 Pumpkins and 1 Egg

Prepare 8 Honey Broiled Nectarines
  Skip for 8 RC
  Each requires 1 Nectarine and 2 Honey Syrup

Prepare 8 Christmas Wish
  Skip for 8 RC
  Each requires 1 Christmas Spirit and 1 Dried Starfish
  You can purchase a Christmas Spirit for 37 TC but it is better to use Watering Cans on the Christmas Fir.

Reward: 2500 Coins, 230 XP

Blair:  What a feast!  Our guests left satisfied and happy!  I hope we gave them a wonderful Christmas to remember.

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Blair:  Some orphans came as well, and they had fun playing Christmas games with Darryl.  He even gave them some of his own toys.  He is a sweet boy.  It brought tears to my eyes.  He definitely is on Santa's list of good children.

Prepare 8 Blueberry Nectarine Pancakes
  Skip for 8 RC
  Each requires 3 Blueberry Jam and 1 Nectarine

Prepare 6 Stuffed Nectarines
  Skip for 6 RC
  Each requires 1 Honey Broiled Nectarine and 1 Blueberry Nectarine Cobbler

Prepare 8 Giving Cakes
  Skip for 8 RC
  Each requires 1 Christmas Wish and 1 Cake Flour

Reward: 2500 Coins, 230 XP

Blair: I am exhausted, Farmer.  Does it not make you feel good though?  I think my heart grew larger with love for humanity this Christmas!

Final Reward: Christmas Hamper Decoration for Seaside