Here Are All The Winter Things To Do In Animal Crossing This Time Of Year

First things first: Dress up your home for the season and make a snowflake wreath. Tom Nook may have sent you the needed DIY recipe after your island experienced its first snowfall. But, it's also possible that you can snag the recipe from a friend, a bottle on the beach, a fellow villager, or a snowboy, according to IGN.

Once you get it, you'll need to collect four snowflakes using your net and head to your DIY crafting bench. The snowflake wreath can be hung up on the outside of your front door or in your home.

If going to Nook's Cranny is on the top of your daily to-do list, then you'll be so excited about the items you can find there in the month of December. As Timmy and Tommy note when you first walk in — after your island turns into a winter wonderland — they're selling more toys and games than ever. So, you can prep gifts for your friends and villagers.

In the cabinet, you'll find all the wrapping paper you need to put them together. One of the most notable items is probably a snow globe, which you can set up next to your other seasonal decor.

When Isabelle wrapped the cedar trees on your island in lights, she left some ornaments in them. Now, when you shake those trees, you'll find that round, sparkly bulbs fall to the ground. If you have room in your pockets, pick them up as they can be so handy for DIY projects and island decorating.

Just be aware: If you're shaking trees, you're likely to run into wasps. So, carry your net with you and stand in front of trees when shaking them, so you can catch them and not get stung.

Have you seen two small snowballs sitting somewhere on your island? Don't ignore them, as they're the beginnings of a super cute snowboy. Essentially, he's like Frosty the Snowman. Once you kick and roll the snowballs to their perfect size, he will come to life and speak to you. He will give you DIY recipes and build a personality. Not to mention, he will make a great addition to your photoshoots.

As you may already know, the Able Sisters is a one-stop shop for trendy and seasonal clothes for your character. For holidays past, they've rolled out festive designs like a Christmas tree dress, knit caps, and snow boots that look very similar to UGGs. Now, there is a full Santa outfit and reindeer costume you can buy for the season as well, so be sure to stop into the store to see what they have each day on display. You can even use the fitting room, which offers more color options for the designs you see on the floor.

Don't sleep on Leif and his plant starts. Not only is this villager so cute and wholesome, but he's also the best source for seasonal seeds that'll bloom beautifully on your island.

For these winter months, Leif will tell you to snag holly and watch it grow. Buy the seeds in bulk so you can plant them in spots all around your island, and increase your overall rating to, hopefully, five stars.

With the new update, you can not only find DIY recipes for crafts, but also food recipes to cook in your very own kitchen. When shopping, you’ll find recipes for items like frosted cookies and seasonal pumpkin pie. With enough food, you could even throw your own festive feast for all your villagers.