Last year's Advent Calendar was an absolute knockout! Emotional comics, fantastic prizes, and art-filled the void in people's hearts. With how much of a success this year was, it was inevitable to have it back in the running for a Neopies. However, there was an unfortunate disaster involving Orion's health. Queen Fyora wants to remind everyone that Orion will wake soon and wants everyone to celebrate earnestly for him, not despite him.

This Festival of Neggs brought everyone back to the lands of Faerie's. Neopians collected Negg after Negg, and thanks to all the great detectives, the Tuffala Petpet was discovered. Neopians searched all over for the little, big gal using Orion's visions as their clue. This event wasn't without tragedy, as Kari was drained of colour and turned Grey. Despite that, Kari remained the wonderful Negg Faerie we all know and love.

"Back once again, the Faerie Festival was a friendly competition between eternal rivals Illusen and Jhudora. The two raced to see who could collect the most donations. But when Orion was possessed by a mysterious singing entity, the two came together to save him. Teamwork was the game, and harmonising was their aim. Orion was saved, and Queen Fyora was amazed! Team Illusen was the winner, and everyone agreed that both Faeries were great singers."

"This event was filled with tricks, treats, and horrifying scares. Some of the scariest stories were unearthed, each with a haunting flow. The playground singing of Lanie and Lillie, a Count's jovial macabre love for singing, or reminding everyone of Hox's admittedly catchy musical. It sang a shiver down spines and through everyone's candy bags. But none deafened the room like the appearance of a Chia. A Chia that lied there...MENACINGLY."

Sweetheart Grams was another hit last year. The NM Offices were overflowing with all the lovely gifts Neofriends sent each other. As usual, Neopians know how to Share the Love.

Aethia set up the Free the Faeries event, during which Neopians participating in the Faerie Festival tested their slingshotting skills. The faeries were grateful to be out of those jars as there wasn't mushroom in there.

Neopians stuck together in the Haunted Mansion and were able to light up all of their Special Spooky Skull Candles to prove their courage. This Halloween event proved that nothing can scare Neopians when they've got each other.

Naia loved how vibrant and colourful the Neggs had become during last year's Festival of Neggs' Dip & Dye event. The three special Neggs looked good enough to be in an art gallery.

Want to join in on the 25th Anniversary festivities but not a fan of cake? Well then this 25th Anniversary Slushie is perfect for you and is sure to get you into the party mood with its fun and festive colours!

While Usuki dolls are typically cutesy, this one harnesses great power! Maybe be careful if you play with it...who knows what dark magic could be unleashed!

This Shoyru Plushie just wants to celebrate Neopets' 25th Anniversary! Why not grab a slice of cake and cuddle up with this sweet Shoyru?

Exploring deep waters is no joke! While it may have taken 11 years, this artefact was found in a deep, dark cavern in the ocean and looks amazing as a collectible!

The Void Wings turned the mysterious void into a fantastic wearable item for Neopets to show they aren't afraid of anything.

Blue and gold are a pleasing colour combination for the eyes, so the Blue and Gold Heterochromia Contacts are the best contacts if you want to rep both fun eye colours!

The Springing Snowbunnies in Flowerbed Foreground let Neopets pose with these adorable petpets as they enjoy the blossoms.

The Fall Woodland Minitheus Petpet Foreground let Neopets enjoy the fall weather with their noble and loyal Petpet.

Celebrating Faerie Festival became easier this year with a fashionable and practical outfit choice! No matter what side you choose, you're sure to look fashion forward!

We get it, it wasn't just a phase. Show your love for all things moody, angsty and grey with this stylish gothic outfit!

Oh my Fyora! Now you can dress just like her majesty in this stunning outfit inspired by the Faerie Queen herself!

While this dress may look delicious, we recommend wearing it to the Chocolate Ball instead of having it as a late night snack.

The Blossoming Witch Fall Mystery Capsule had sakura trees and plentiful spells. As your cherry blossoms bloom, remember to stop and smell the roses.

Nothing beats having a ton of trinkets, even better when they're in the Tons of Trinkets Mystery Capsule. The curious and the curiouser were so excited to see just what was in this capsule!

The So Mini Baby Colours Mystery Capsule gave all the adorable babies of Neopia a chance to change their look with exclusive new colours. It's never too early to find the colour that suits you best!

The Void Within Petpet Companions Mystery Capsule has some of the most adorable Juni-exclusive items. Neopians obsessed with Juni (like myself) couldn't get enough.

The Money Tree reminded everyone that giving is entirely free and is often the greatest treasure.

Age is never a barrier to love. This family has a new addition, and they've got decades of love to give her.

Together, anything is possible. Whether it's being chased by Mountain Bandits, surrounded by Shades, handling Council matters, or dealing with the trials, tribulations, and joys of planning a wedding.

Some dreams may not come true but with ones as sweet as the Snowager's? There's nothing wrong with hoping they do.

This Mystery Capsule allowed everyone to obtain one or two retired Dyeworks Shop items. Loic was thrilled to offer fan favourites like the Dyeworks Black: Deathly Union Dress and the Dyeworks Gold: Isca's Dress.

The Retired Backgrounds Mystery Capsule was the perfect gift for Neopians longing to own a now-retired background. We hope everyone picked the Opera Stage Background—we know how much you love the spotlight!

A special celebration took place for the 17th birthday of the NC Mall—just one more year before it might need to start thinking about Mall University! This Mystery Capsule was released for the celebration!

The Retired Backgrounds II Mystery Capsule was full of so many backgrounds! It was perfect for those who couldn't find their perfect change of scenery in the first capsule!

Baelia returned despite all the tragedies she faced. Though she lost her wings, she smiled when the stars illuminated the night sky. The beautiful sight reminded us that there is always a reason to smile, no matter how complicated life becomes.

Reunited, and it feels so good. Dr. Landelbrot was able to reawaken Juni and finally reunite him with Nyx after so long. Even though he had just woken up, the adorbale Faellie could still embrace his friend with all the strength in his tiny body.

Lashing out at his sister Nyx for abandoning him, the Grey Painter unleashed a fraction of his power. With a wave of his brush, he sent a tidal wave of grey paint that nearly led to the defeat of our heroes. Their resolves were shaken, but they knew Neopia would be lost if they gave up now.

While Nyx and their allies recover from their losses, the villainous duo, the Grey Painter and Vira, meet with a mysterious patron. Someone who benefits most from the world turning grey and the chaos that comes with it.

The Dead Chia Gift Box Mystery Capsule commemorates the Dead Chia, whose spirit bestows Neopians with gift boxes and valuable items.

The Friendly Feepit Gift Box Mystery Capsule reminds us that there's no such thing as having too many friends—and it even features a cute Feepit on the gift box!

The Usuki Hairstylist Gift Box Mystery Capsule awarded items perfect for anyone having a bad hair day. Even this host has had some bad ones, so we're all thankful for this stylish capsule!

It turns out that Rainblugs adore shiny gold things (who could blame them?), and they always seem to end up in a bucket of gold. However, please note that the shiny gold coins weren't real gold.

The void reared its ugly head one time too many across all of Neopia. Still, thanks to the community, the essences could be collected before any significant damage was done. Without everyone here participating in the Void Collection, who knows what may have become of the planet!

Neopets worldwide banded together to aid the Neopian Hospital when it needed them most. Thanks to these generous volunteers, many Neopet lives were saved, and even more were able to adjust to their new colouration from the greying epidemic. We at the Neopies want to send a heartfelt message to all doctors and volunteers; we'd be nothing without you.

The Void Within crisis brought three new exciting games for all to play! These games were a great aid to the wayward heroes, with Dr Landelbrot's Voidworks creating the Void Dampener that freed Juni to Tavi, making homey and cosy campfires and delicious tea for all of her weary friends. Without these games, our heroic group wouldn't be as far as they are now.

Malevolent shades from the Void invaded Neopia all year all at the behest of their master: Vira. Voidlings, Prowlers, Wyrms, and Festering Void Remnants were running rampant. Still, thanks to reservists on the frontlines, the lands of Neopia were protected from their raids. This award would be for all those who fought bravely.

The Greyed-Out TDMBGPOP Collectible Background comes from the Grey & Gloomy Collection... sigh. Even though it's a bit sad to look at, it's still beautiful.

The Greyed-Out Collectible Kari Wings were the second item from the Grey & Gloomy Collection. Despite their beauty, we can't help but feel sad when looking at it.

The Ye Olde Petpets Shop Collectible Foreground had an adorable group of Petpets for Neopians to treasure and care for!

The Rock Pool Collectible Goldy Petpet Handheld made life easier for Neopians who dislike lint rollers, stray fur, and nail clippings scattered everywhere. The love for Goldy is off the charts!

Neopia's biggest sporting event, the Altador Cup, finally featured the great Team Dacardia! Though they are still recovering from the horrific storm, Team Dacardia got home support, thanks to Lania Craigg and Ariel. They were cheered for at the newly constructed Altador Cup stadium watch party, and even the Crabby-Bots got to participate!

Despite its own conflict, Dacardia still gathered donations for Neopians suffering from the rift. Thanks to Lania Cragg and the Town Planner, a sizeable amount of donations was put together, and aid was given to all the Neopets who needed it. The Dacardian team proved we're all in this together and that there is always a way to help.

Dacardian locals love the holidays and showed their stuff in this year's Halloween spectacular! With Pumpkin Spice Omelettes and beautiful Halloween decorations, they had a party that was so great that Lania Cragg even joined in on the festivities!

Talk about ending the season with a Dacardian twist! Lania, Ariel, Pan, the Crabby-bots, and all the Dacardian locals put their own unique flair on the Winter Starlight Celebration as they got to celebrate the holidays!

The Dyeworks Pastel: End of the Rainbow Beam is so beautiful that we’re still dazzled by its glow!

Dyeworks White: Valentine Baby Dummy tastes like cherries, but take it from this host—it is NOT something you should eat.

Dyeworks Pink: Dark and Moody Vignette Filter is the perfect wearable for any Neopian looking to add a touch of mystery with a pinkish flair.

The Dyeworks Pink: Baby Snowbunny Plushie has been a hit at the Dyeworks studio; Neopian babies were desperate to get this cute Snowbunny plushie, and who could blame them?

The Bobbing Walein was a reward for Neopians who journeyed with Luxinia to build their homes in the clouds!

Being the belle of the ball is easy with the Luxinia Ball Gown. Neopians who helped build homes in the sky deserve to feel magical whenever they want!

Luxinias Island Themed Background helped Neopians feel like they were on cloud nine. Let's just hope the weather is nice up there!

Faster than light and just as bright. The Mini Flying Luxinia was a great companion to those who helped Luxnina build homes in the clouds.

Can you feel the magic tonight? It's enough to delight this wide-eyed host, even though they didn't receive a Magical Valentine Sweetheart Gram for last year's Valentine’s Day.

All's fair in love and grams, especially with the Night at the Fairgrounds Sweetheart Gram. I hope all the Neopets who wore their date outfits looked just as amazing as I do now.

Even if you were bitter, a piece of chocolate will always make you feel sweet. The Bittersweet Chocolatier Sweetheart Gram had even the most sour Neopians smiling.

Altador Cup fans rejoice! The perfect gram for the fans to get nice and cosy for the games was released this season: the Altador Cup Cozy Fan Gram.

Three new Neopets characters—Birdie Featherheart, Maeve Slaede, and Max Torra banded together to leave cryptic sets of clues across our social media that revealed a brand new avatar. Will the avatar and gang return next year? Stay tuned!

The Giant Omelette, which has been feeding starving Neopets since 1999, has become a staple in the Neopets meme community. Last year, the team posted a scientifically accurate diagram of the average Neopian workload and stress levels.

During our visit to San Diego Comicon in July, TNT Dom boldly professed that Shoyru's were his favourite Neopet—right in front of Beeg Aisha. The result? An alleged mini-feud and Beeg's sworn commitment to make Aishas his favourite.

Last year, we unearthed a photo of TNT Celeste as a child holding an Usul figurine and juxtaposed it with her giving Beeg Aisha the beegest hug at Planet Comicon Kansas City.

Grey can often feel like a sad colour, but the Neopians who wore it with pride showed everyone that it doesn't always have to be.

The Faerie style allowed Neopians to look as mystical as the Faeries of Faerieland.

These Halloween styles were spectacular—except for the Neopians, who used them to be Hallowmean and scare your lovely host.

Is it just me, or does any Neopian using this Baby style look like they haven't aged a day?

Baby Neopets couldn't see a thing, but they looked cute while doing it thanks to the Baby Smiling Eyes Contacts.

The Neopet Babies were adorable royals when they were wearing the Baby Spring Flower Crown on their heads.

They tried, and it was adorable, but there was no way a Baby Neopet could taste the rainbow on this Baby Rainbow Pigtails Wig.

Baby Neopets love stopping and smelling the roses. And potentially eating them. The Baby Spring Ona Companion reminds Neopians to look out for those Baby Neopets.

While there's usually no knowing what a Mutant Petpet will look like, surprisingly, this Meowclops came out looking even closer to a normal Petpet! How strange!

Isn't it wonderful when you catch a glimpse of a spring rainshower accompanied by a colourful rainbow? Now you can see that all the time with this fun Petpet!

This Mutant Yoakie is the perfect Petpet match for your Mutant Acara! Or, if you're not ready to fully commit to a Mutant Pet, try out this mini version!

This sweet Bika loves to fly around and be playful, although, it can often be found napping inside of wildflowers!

Mutant Neopets are still trying to bite the Mutant Frostbite Body Paint. All because they think that to beat frostbite, you have to bite back.

Just because they are Mutant Neopets doesn't mean they don't enjoy a bit of colour. With the Mutant Rainbow Shimmer Body Paint, everyone was glowing.

Ever since the Mutant Pastel Ombre Long Wavy Wig started being a fashion trend, I wanted to wait until it faded before trying it myself. I'm still waiting.

The Mutant Winter Pigtails Wig is the iciest wig this side of Neopia. It's so cool that it makes anyone who wears it look chill.

While this Relic Draik may look like a statue, rest assured it is rumoured that it is always guarding its treasure...

This Vandagyre brings with it a beautiful array of pastel colours to your Pet! How lovely!

The Candy Pteri looks sugary, fluffy and delicious! It also comes with a fascinating wearable!

The Burlap Skeith brings a hauntingly beautiful combination of adorable and spooky. Perfect for the colder, spooky months!

The Maraquan Rainbow Shimmer Body Paint made every Maraquan Neopet shimmer like a rainbow under the sea.

Sally did shell Maraquan Seashell Markings down by the seashore, and they were a smash hit! Maraquan Neopets were sure as shell going to win any accessory contests they entered.

The Maraquan Glittery Blue Contacts made any Maraquan Neopet's eyes twinkle in the night sky. They were so pretty that nobody could feel blue when they laid eyes on them.

Gold, like the awards, the Golden Maraquan Makeup Look is a great styling option for Maraquan Neopets who want first place in their games.

Ah, the perfect meal for all ages but in a Grarrl outfit! Looks like someone couldn't resist having a small bite...

If you've always wanted your Draik to look more mythical, magical and mysterious... this is the perfect Draik outfit!

The Ethereal Shoyru looks like it's been lost in the deep woods for quite some time but also like it's gained infinite wisdom and the secrets of the forest...

This Neon Kougra outfit is definitely a throwback to simpler, funky and colourful times!

Ripped out of a dream, the Dreamy Summer Beach Background is where we all want to vacation-especially if we can swim with the Delfins.

The falling cherry blossoms of the Pink Forest Background have a certain grace to them, don't they? Makes old Neopians think of their youth and young Neopians ready to make the most of it.

Nothing beats watching the sunset, except for watching the sunset at the Rainbow Forest Sunset Background. There, every colour under the sun shines brightly.

The Plentiful Mushroom Woodlands Background is the fungiest background for some fun guys and fungi enthusiasts. How fun!

Let's be honest, the Cosy Gamer Background is the desk setup we all desire...complete with a Neopets Plushie collection!

This background pairs perfectly with the Usuki Packaging foreground and makes your Pet look like a collector's Usuki doll dream!

What's better than a peaceful beach? A peaceful bioluminescent beach, of course! It adds the perfect touch of scientific wonder!

Ever love a book so much that you wish you could be a part of it's magical pages? The Magical Book background will do just that and surround your Pet with fictional creatures and magic!

It's a morbid prize with less-than-savoury means, but the Dead Chia avatar is memorialised by the thousands of Neopians who proudly wear it to this day. To get this avatar, Neopians had to resort to extreme measures that many Chias weren't happy about, though they've started to come around. Winning this category would help.

Thanks to its readers' commitment to print, the Neopian Times released its 1000th issue. Starting as a humble newsletter, the Neopian Times has stopped at nothing to spread the news of Neopia, and 1000 issues is no small feat. Here's to 1000 more, with hopefully even more cool avatars!

This year, Chadley's hilarious prank put a smile on everyone's faces. Even if they didn't understand what was happening, they still smiled. I couldn't stop smiling! Chadley wanted to remind everyone who signed the contract that the Smile Withme fanbase needs you to prove your "loyalty and admiration" by voting for this avatar.

Dedicated healers, supporters, and volunteers kept Neopia going this year. Their help at the Neopian Hospital was precisely what the doctors needed. Those volunteers received a badge of honour for their help, an avatar they wear with great pride. Here at the Neopies, we'd celebrate them with a beautiful award.