- This is the main article for Festival of Yay. For the category, see Category:Festival of Yay.
Festival of Yay is a Core Seasonal Event celebrated on Cold Island, and is an Element manifested by Yool. It is the Monster World equivalent of Christmas, and is celebrated from December to the beginning of January. It is also celebrated during a short-term Out of Season Event in late June, and in a Time of the Season promotion during Anniversary Month.
During the Festival of Yay, the following are available: Yool (including its Rare and Epic variants), Yay-themed Costumes, Decorations, Obstacles, and the Seasonal Island Skin. There are also special sales and promotions, and occasionally, new content is released.
Seasonal Monsters[]
The following are the Seasonal Monsters available during the Festival of Yay.
| Monster | Egg | Breeding Combo | Breeding Time | Islands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Yool |
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Cold Island: +  Thumpies and Congle Seasonal Shanty: |
Default: 1d 12h Enhanced: 1d 3h Skin Boost: 1d 8h 24m Enhanced and Boosted: 23h 24m |
 Cold Colossingum Gold Seasonal Mirror
|
 Rare Yool |
|
Cold Island: + Thumpies and Congle Seasonal Shanty: |
Default: 1d 7h 45m Enhanced: 23h 48m 45s Skin Boost: 1d 4h 34m 30s Enhanced and Boosted: 20h 38m 15s |
ColdGoldSeasonalMirror
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 Epic Yool |
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Cold Island: +  Deedge and Pango Seasonal Shanty: |
Default: 1d 1h 12m Enhanced: 18h 54m Skin Boost: 22h 40m 48s Enhanced and Boosted: 16h 22m 48s |
ColdGoldSeasonalMirror
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Seasonal Island Skin[]
- Main article: Festival of Yay (Island Skin)
Since the main game's initial release, Cold Island has changed appearance for the Festival of Yay season, which also changes the Obstacles. Since 2022, it is a purchasable Island Skin with helpful boosts. It is available for 
1,250 or $5 USD, but a trial is also available for free for the duration of the event.
Festival of Yay Decorations[]
| Seasonal Decoration | Level | Size | Cost | Sells for | XP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lamppost |
9 | 2 x 2 | 1,250,000  2,500 
|
937,500 1,875
|
15,000 
|
 Coldman Colloquy |
9 | 2 x 2 | 2,500,000 5,000
|
1,875,500 3,750
|
15,000
|
 Yaytide Trimmings |
9 | 2 x 2 | 25
|
2,750 8
|
15,000
|
 Gingerbread Bluff |
9 | 2 x 2 | 50
|
5,500 11
|
15,000
|
Festival of Yay Obstacles[]
| Seasonal Obstacle | Level | Size | Cost | Sells for | XP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Small Festival of Yay Tree |
4 | 1 x 1 | 2
|
750
|
1,000
|
 Medium Festival of Yay Tree |
5 | 2 x 2 | 6
|
7,500
|
10,000
|
 Big Festival of Yay Tree |
5 | 3 x 3 | 10
|
11,250
|
15,000
|
 Small Festival of Yay Rock |
4 | 1 x 1 | 4
|
1,875
|
2,500
|
 Medium Festival of Yay Rock |
6 | 2 x 2 | 10
|
37,500
|
50,000
|
 Big Festival of Yay Rock |
6 | 3 x 3 | 20
|
56,250
|
75,000
|
Festival of Yay Costume Series[]
Since 2012, Festival of Yay Costumes were available as limited-time appearances applied to all Monsters. During the Festival of Yay 2021, these legacy Costumes were reintroduced as permanent Costumes that could be bought or bred. Once obtained, they will stay on that particular Monster until it is sold. Every year, previous Costumes are made available, and sometimes new Costumes are introduced.
| Monster | Costume | Cost | Year Added |
|---|---|---|---|
 Potbelly |
 Shopping Spurge |
20
|
2014 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Toe Jammer |
 Frosty the Toe Mon |
20
|
2024 |
 Mammott |
 Father Yay |
20
|
2014 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Kayna |
 Light-Bright |
20
|
2015 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Dandidoo |
 Stocking Cap |
20
|
2012 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Quibble |
 Torrtle Doves |
20
|
2024 |
 Pango |
 Cozy Winter Wear |
20
|
2012 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Oaktopus |
 Gone Commercial |
20
|
2024 |
 Furcorn |
 Festive Socks |
20
|
2012 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Maw |
 Wreck the Halls |
20
|
2024 |
 Bulbo |
 Merry and Bright |
20
|
2024 |
 Spunge |
 Holiday Party |
25
|
2012 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Thumpies |
 Fluffy Snowballs |
25
|
2012 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Scups |
 Ruddy Rednose |
25
|
2014 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Congle |
 Giddy Giftwrap |
25
|
2016 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Pummel |
 Toque-n Togs |
25
|
2016 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Bowgart |
 Wintergreen Vesture |
25
|
2012 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Deedge |
 Cousin Steady |
30
|
2012 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Riff |
 Rockin' Around the Yay Tree |
30
|
2024 |
 Grumpyre |
 Holly-lujah |
40
|
2015 (as a limited appearance costume) 2022 (as a permanent costume) |
 Jeeode |
 Arctic Armonica |
40
|
2024 |
 Nebulob |
 Shake 'n' Flake |
40
|
2024 |
 Rare Mammott |
 Kramp My Style |
20
|
2024 |
 Rare Thumpies |
 SkwEE and ChesH |
30
|
2024 (on March 6) |
 Rare Congle |
 Gaudy Giftwrap |
30
|
2016 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Epic Potbelly |
 Drake the Halls |
30
|
2018 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Epic Furcorn |
 Big Blue Bauble |
30
|
2018 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Epic Maw |
 Guided Mistletoe |
30
|
2018 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Epic Spunge |
 O Spungy Tree |
35
|
2020 (as a limited appearance costume) 2022 (as a permanent costume) |
 Epic Bowgart |
 Pure Polkagris |
35
|
2020 (as a limited appearance costume) 2022 (as a permanent costume) |
 Maggpi |
 Cane-Do Attitude |
25
|
2019 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Stoowarb |
 Nutcracker Sweetie |
25
|
2020 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Strombonin |
 Peppermint Swirl |
40
|
2022 |
 Do |
 Prezzie Topper |
10
|
2019 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Re |
 Pull Bow Topper |
10
|
2019 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Mi |
 Stocking Topper |
10
|
2019 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Fa |
 Snow Cone Topper |
10
|
2019 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Sol |
 Two Canes Topper |
10
|
2019 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 La |
 Frosty Face Topper |
10
|
2019 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
 Ti |
 Festive Tree Topper |
10
|
2019 (as a limited appearance costume) 2021 (as a permanent costume) |
Colossingum[]
Every year during Festival of Yay, a special Seasonal Quest becomes available on The Colossingum. Days of Yay rewards a special Trophy and a costume for Yool upon completion.
| Monster | Costume | Cost | Year Added |
|---|---|---|---|
 Yool |
 Fir Suit |
50 (discounted) 75 (full price)
|
2020 |
History[]
Below details the history of past Festivals of Yay. From 2012 to 2014, the Festival of Yay was simply known as the Christmas event, or often by Big Blue Bubble's Social Media, the Holiday season.
Christmas 2012[]
The first Christmas event started on Wednesday, December 5th and ended on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013. This event introduced the Yool. Limited-appearance Costumes were also released.
Christmas 2013[]
The Christmas event started on Tuesday, December 10th and ended on Monday, January 6th, 2014. At the start of the event, Shugabush Island was released, adding 7 new Monsters to the Shugafam.
Christmas 2014[]
The Christmas event started on Friday, December 5th and ended on Monday, January 5th, 2015. During the event, four new Rares released: Rare Cybop, Shrubb, Congle, and Clamble.
Festival of Yay 2015[]
Festival of Yay started on Tuesday, December 3rd and ended sometime in early January 2016 (Between January 1st and 8th). During the event, Rare Wubbox was released to Plant Island and Gold Island.
Festival of Yay 2016[]
Festival of Yay started on Friday, December 2nd and ended on Monday, January 2nd, 2017. Prior to the event, Big Blue Bubble posted a countdown to the start of Yay, featuring several holiday-themed Composer Islands submitted by fans. Rare Yool was added during the start of the event, and later on, Rare Boodoo and Scargo were also released. The My Singing Monsters: Coloring Book app was also released then.
Festival of Yay 2017[]
Festival of Yay started on Tuesday, December 5th and ended on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018. No new content was added to the game, but My Singing Monsters released a Youtube video of a story featuring Rare Yool and Pango.
Festival of Yay 2018[]
Festival of Yay started on Wednesday, December 5th and ended on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019. Epic T-Rox, Epic Yool, and four Yay-themed Decorations were added to the game. Reedling and Scups were added to Dawn of Fire on the start of the event. This event was the first event to include an Epic Seasonal.
Festival of Yay 2019[]
Festival of Yay started on Wednesday, December 11th and ended on Monday, January 6th, 2020. During this event, the second Magical Island, Faerie Island, was released alongside the Faerie Element (
), and Floot Fly, Ziggurab, and the other Faerie-element Monsters. In Dawn of Fire, Prismatic Monsters were released, with the first being Prismatic Furcorn, followed by Prismatic Toe Jammer.
Festival of Yay 2020[]
Festival of Yay started on Wednesday, December 9th and ended on Monday, January 4th, 2021. At the start of the event, new limited appearance costumes were released for Epics, Maggpi, Stoowarb, and Kayna. The first Seasonal Quest, Days of Yay, was added to The Colossingum for a limited time during this event, and Yool became the first Seasonal to go to The Colossingum Also Epic Ghazt, the first Epic Ethereal, later releasing on the next Season of Love, was teased in the "The More the Merrier" seasonal sales event, at the bottom of the image under 'to buy'. The tradition of teasing a monster in this promotional image has happened every year since.
Festival of Yay 2021[]
Festival of Yay started on Wednesday, December 8th and ended on Monday, January 3rd, 2022. It introduced new permanent seasonal Costumes that were previously only available for a limited time. It also Introduced Epic Wubbox on Cold Island, and Rare and Epic Yool on Seasonal Shanty for the first time. Epic Tring's release coincided with the start of the event. Carillong was teased in the "The More the Merrier" promotional image and released later in January.
Festival of Yay 2022[]
Festival of Yay started on Wednesday, December 14th and ended on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023. It introduced a new feature, called the Colossal Conundra, with it the Plant Island Colossal being to first to awaken. Seasonal Island Skins could finally be bought for use all year round, starting with the Festival of Yay Island Skin. The event added one new and three returning permanent Festival of Yay Costumes, as well as the introduction of Rare Strombonin. The event also included several quality of life updates, such as being able to see Island likes on Wublin and Celestial Island. Bowhead was teased in the "The More the Merrier" promotional image and released later in January.
Festival of Yay 2023[]
Festival of Yay started on Wednesday, December 6th and ended on Monday, January 8th, 2024. A week after the event has started, the Refined Synthesizer was made available, introducing new Monsters to Ethereal Workshop: Flasque, Nitebear, and Whaill. The event also added Rare Monculus during Life-Formula's first Out of Season Event, as well as Rare Scargo and Epic Bellowfish. Rare Whiz-bang was later added on December 27th for SkyPainting's first Out of Season Event, as well as Adult Hornacle, who was not available until January 1st, 2024.
Festival of Yay 2024[]
Festival of Yay started on Wednesday, December 11th and ended on Monday, January 6th, 2025. On December 6th, before the event started, the My Singing Monsters (Festival of Yay Carols) album was released. Rare Drummidary, Rare Bulbo, Rare Cranchee, Epic Strombonin, and the first ever Paironormal monster, Hairionette were added. The new costumes for Rare Mammott, Toe Jammer, Oaktopus, Maw, Quibble, Riff, Bulbo, Jeeode and Nebulob were added as well.
Promotions[]
The More The Merrier[]
The More The Merrier is a reocurring promotion during the end of Festival of Yay. During this promotion, all Rares and Epics become available to breed. Usually, this promotion does not include Seasonal Monsters, but in 2022, it included Seasonals as well. The promotion also tends to tease upcoming monsters for the next year through its promotional images. The More The Merrier is similar to the Grand Finale promotion during the Anniversary Month.
Song in Your Heart[]
This promotion was started in Festival of Yay 2023. During this promotion, all Seasonals and Fire Expansion Monsters become available. This promotion happens during The More The Merrier, but it is much shorter. Like in The More The Merrier promotions, the promotional image also tends to include a teaser for an upcoming Monster that will be releasing after the promotion.
Amber Reprise[]
During a portion of Festival of Yay, all Amber Island Vessels become available.
The Big Chill[]
Starting in 2019, Mirror Cold Island gets discounted by 50% one week before Festival of Yay starts. Since 2021, the promotional image will also include a teaser for an upcoming costume during the event, such as Father Yay, Holly-lujah, or Peppermint Swirl. If there are no new costumes that will be added in the event, the promotional image will show a returning one instead.
Darkest Hour[]
This promotion was started in Festival of Yay 2021 and has happened every year since then. It usually occurs around the start of the event. During this promotion, all Shadow Element Rarethereals become available to buy or breed. In 2024, all Epic Ethereals with the Shadow Element became available as well.
Is It Cold Outside?[]
During this promotion, Cold Island Werdos are discounted by 50%.
Raring is Caring[]
During this promotion, Rare Yool becomes available on Cold Island and Seasonal Shanty.
Checking It Twice[]
During this promotion, Epic Yool becomes available on Cold Island and Seasonal Shanty.
Out of Season[]
Festival of Yay's Out of Season Event sale happens 6 months after Festival of Yay and falls in late June after Life-Formula.
Gallery[]
Login Screens[]
Videos[]
Miscellaneous[]
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Festival of Yay Themed Parodies[]
Notes[]
- The Festival of Yay is the last Seasonal Event of the Human World year.
- The Small Yay Tree is likely a reference to "A Charlie Brown Christmas", as it is bending under the weight of a single red ornament.
- The Singing Monsters know Christmas as "The Festival of Yay" and Christmas Day as "Yay Day". Instead of saying "Merry Christmas", Monsters will say "Yippee Yay".
Official description as said by the Monster-Handlers about "The Festival of Yay"
- As shown by this Facebook comment, My Singing Monsters changed the Christmas/Holiday event to the Festival of Yay just by changing the name without a single explanation.
- The "Festival of Yay" is officially explained by the Monster-Handlers. It is "celebrated on Cold Island during the winter season," and is a "month of friendship and fun". It has also been said that the Monsters on Cold Island "always keep their eyes peeled for a visit from Yool" since they "love the Festival spirit".
- The Seasonal event's respective Core Seasonal Monsters: Yool, Rare Yool, and Epic Yool, are referred to as the Ho-Ho-Ho Trio.
- Yearly, on Christmas Day (December 25), players will be awarded with Diamonds. The amount of Diamonds varies from year to year.
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