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Overall, with plant growth stopped, Winter can become a challenging season for farmers, leaving only [[Animals|animal]] produce and the [[Greenhouse]] as the mainstay of farm produce. However, the reduced intensity of farming makes it an excellent season for other activities, including [[foraging]], [[The Mines]]/[[Skull Cavern]] exploration, [[fishing]], digging at [[Artifact Spot|artifact spots]], and gift-giving - with nine birthdays, Winter is tied with [[Summer]] for most birthdays in a season. It also makes it easier to obtain [[The Farm|Farm]] and [[Tools|Tool]] upgrades without impacting normal routines.

Overall, with plant growth stopped, Winter can become a challenging season for farmers, leaving only [[Animals|animal]] produce and the [[Greenhouse]] as the mainstay of farm produce. However, the reduced intensity of farming makes it an excellent season for other activities, including [[foraging]], [[The Mines]]/[[Skull Cavern]] exploration, [[fishing]], digging at [[Artifact Spot|artifact spots]], and gift-giving - with nine birthdays, Winter is tied with [[Summer]] for most birthdays in a season. It also makes it easier to obtain [[The Farm|Farm]] and [[Tools|Tool]] upgrades without impacting normal routines.

Animals require additional care during this season, as they cannot go outside due to the cold. Providing them with a [[Heater]] will also make them happier. Additionally, due to the lack of grass and weeds, [[Fiber]] and [[Hay]] are more difficult to obtain outdoors. However fiber still can be found in [[The Mines]] and [[Mutant Bug Lair]], or alternatively grown with [[Fiber Seeds]]. Hay can be bought from [[Marnie's Ranch]], or randomly gifted in mails from [[Marnie|her]]. It can also be obtained as a byproduct of [[Wheat]] grown in the [[Greenhouse]].

Animals require additional care during this season, as they cannot go outside due to the cold. Providing them with a [[Heater]] will also make them happier. Additionally, due to the lack of grass and weeds, [[Fiber]] and [[Hay]] are more difficult to obtain outdoors. However fiber still can be found in [[The Mines]] and [[Mutant Bug Lair]], or alternatively grown with [[Fiber Seeds]]. Hay can be purchased from [[Marnie's Ranch]], or randomly gifted from [[Marnie|her]] in the mail. It can also be obtained as a byproduct of [[Wheat]] grown in the [[Greenhouse]].

There are several winter events and [[festivals]] which give the player unique opportunities to acquire items. One takes place early in the month and one takes place towards the end, marking the end of the year in the Valley. An additional [[Night Market]] activity also starts halfway through the season.

There are several winter events and [[festivals]] which give the player unique opportunities to acquire items. One takes place early in the month and one takes place towards the end, marking the end of the year in the Valley. An additional [[Night Market]] activity also starts halfway through the season.