As we ring in the New Year, the Neopets office will be closed starting tomorrow until next week when we will resume with news updates. Until then you'll have the following bits of news to keep you in the loop of what's happening around Neopia!

Xweetoks can now try out the Maractite paintbrush at the Rainbow Pool.

Do you know any Xweetoks with a passion for racing? The Clothing Shop has the perfect outfit for them.

A new selection of Poems has been published to mark the coming New Year. Go there now to read through verses from pieces like "Year 18 is Coming!" or "New Year Glee."

Don't forget to congratulate fellow Neopian, hollyc39, for winning User Lookup of the Week with their lookup page, themed around the 'A Cold Winter's Night' background.

The Gallery Spotlight has been updated. Check out the winning selection, titled "Snowflake," which is owned by perpetual_blue82566!

The Art Gallery has been updated in honour of the recently passed Ogrin Day! Did any of your pieces make the cut?

The latest issue of the Neopian Times has been released! Check out some of the great new stories like "8 Easy New Year's Resolutions Ideas" or read through the Editorial for the answers to some of the most buzzed-about questions around Neopia.

Join us at the Better Than You contest page on 12/30! A new challenge game against Gedda Happycheek will start then.

NC MALL NEWS: Last Chance! With the holiday season officially winding down, so is your chance to get in on all the events going on at the NC Mall! The Gift of Neocash will be ending on January 3rd, so if you were thinking of purchasing Neocash, do it before then to get your bonus! Stocking Stufftacular only has a few days remaining, what prizes will your stocking hold? Don't forget to hang any remaining stockings before it's too late!

The Stocking Stufftacular 1 Packs and the latest Falling Snow Gift Box Mystery Capsules are also on their way out of the mall, so pick yours up before 11:59 pm NST on December 31st or else they'll be gone! Head to the NC Mall today so you don't miss out on any of this holiday fun!

Happy Ogrin Day! Ogrins can now be painted Checkered and Disco colors at the Rainbow Pool!

Don't forget to visit Cap'n Threelegs, who is offering free training to all Ogrins who visit him today.

Have you seen the new Jester outfit for Ogrins at the Clothing Shop?

The Customisation Spotlight has been updated! Don't forget to come by to see the top submissions now that we have announced this week's winners.

A new selection of Poems has been published as part of Ogrin Day. Go there now to read through verses from pieces like "Ogrin-Tastic!" or "Ogrin Master Haiku."

And without further delay, congratulations to the latest Beauty Contest winners - Nerfed, Djokoviic, and redwerefox! Head on over to check out the top 3 entries or take the time to vote for your favourite entry in the next round of competition!

The Art Gallery has been updated in honour of the Month of Celebrating! Did any of your pieces make the cut?