Ho Ho Holy damn, my friends! It’s already that time againWelcome to the first official /mlp/ Secret Santa 2026 registration thread!Celebrate Horsemas with your fellow anons; spill your overcooked spaghetti to an internet stranger, and spend a few months being a little less awful than we usually are.>How’s this thing work?Read the FAQ!The short form:Gifts are given Round Robin style (A gives to B gives to C who gives to A) while cards are exchanged traditionally (whomever you give a card to should send one back to you). You will be randomly assigned anons by email after the signups are over so please keep an eye out! AND PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDERSSign up at: THEY'RE CLOSED>latecomers... new elf being trained at the momentSchedule of events and deadlines:Oct 13th-November 1st Signup doc goes live. Confirmation emails are sent out.November 1st at 11:59pm CST: Signups close. NO EXCEPTIONS.Nov 3rd onwards: Gift assignments will be given out. After gift assignments are finalised card assignments will be given out, please be patient.Dec 1st - 10th is the latest suggested mailing period. Consider mailing on the early side if you’re shipping internationally.FAQ here: https://derpy.me/j48gdCoordinator email for comments/concerns/general inquiries: coltkringle@gmail.comCard Ambassador and assistant dragon supreme: thecardslut@gmail.com>BUT IT’S NOT EVEN VETERANS DAY YET! REEEEE!Look I was >late myself because of divegrassBut now you have several weeks to get your gifts ready, shitpost with your soon to be holiday friends and figure out your Turkey Day menus. All while the iceberg thaws and SHE escapes containmentIn the meantime, now is the time to get hype! Share stories from years gone by; say hello to your fellow horsefuckers; talk about your plans for the year; maybe write a song or poem to pass the time while we wait for signups together. Draw some Chrimbus OC art. Run a giveaway. It’s that time of year, and we’re so happy you’re here to join us.>PREVIOUS THREAD>>43653001
>>43685849I have been slowly sending on out your assignment missions so please once again do check your inbox or spam folder for that information.I should be wrapped up with all that by the end of the week hopefully.
second for eating crackers at 5 am
Excited to get started! Got my research paper done, and it's smooth sailing from here until Graduation on the 16th
>>43685857I haven't received anything yet. Does that mean I've been forgotten about? Did you have to miss anyone off?
>>43685857I am poised at the ready.
>>43686153Did you miss the part where he said there are 176 applications to go through?
>>43685857I'll let the thread know when my assignment comes in!
>>43685666Was a hissy kitty
Half excited to get my assignment asap, half not. On one hoof, I have exams to study for and if I'm not worrying about /ss/ for another few days, then I'll probably be more productive. On the other hoof, I'm probably going to end up sending to the EU/US from my tiny little shithole country, and mailing a gift might take extra time, so I'd like to get started ASAP. Colt Kringle, the fate of my GPA and/or my Santee getting their gift in time is in your capable hooves. Good luck.
>>43686153It's over, I talked with mr Coot Trinkle and he said secret santa is cancelled because they leaked Santa's real identity (he's a 60 year old shoemaker from Lithuania)
>>43685849Christmas is gay and secret santa is normie bullshit
>>43685849Christmas is gay and secret santa is normie reddit bullshit.
>>43686493You’re not the only one with potentially conflicting stuff anon. But I’d like to get my assignment early too so I know what I have to do before I get swept up into work again since I’ve been applying everywhere and going to interviews, then will probably have my first car purchase later this month. I hope I save up enough money to hopefully be back at mf5 on my own next year, even after /ss/ joy spreading
>>43686769>first cst purchaseWewlad good luck. Go for longevity and abundant parts availability if you can. Got a toyota corolla cross not long ago, i kinda wish I got the rav 4 tho for the one time a year I need it fully loaded.
Anypony else rubbed one out to their /ss/ OC yet?
>>43686927Sure have!
>>43686927pretty sure it ain't just me
>>43685857I just took all of next week off to craft!
>>43685857>still no newsI have plans to work on some nice stuff for my future santee, but first I actually need to get one assigned to me
>imagine a bus>if a bus leaves a bus stop every full hour, it doesn't matter if you get to the bus stop 10:01 AM or 10:59 AM, you'd still end up on the same 11:00 AM bus>now imagine the bus is an essential part to working on your santees gift>and the bus is on a 2 week interval
IT BEGINS
Ah, screw it, after last thread I was unsure if I wanted to get somewhat doxxed, but if it's to help spread the horsemas cheer... If anyone wants some Polish lasered stuff, I'll be putting the kofi up in a day or two. >>43686493Excited, but if it gets here at the end of the week, I will be stuck thinking about it on a short trip without being able to get started!>>43686865Oh hey, that's what two of my friends got as their first cars. Though one had the misfortune of brake lines disappearing within two months.
>>43686865>Go for longevity and abundant parts availability if you can.I'm just looking at undesirable manual econoshitboxes, since normalfags can't into manual so they depreciate harder and end up cheaper. hopefully someone didn't chew the clutch up when it comes to that. My budget is tight so It'll have to be something that's a Mazda, Pontiac, or Nissan
>>43687279Secret Santa speedrun when
>>43686927The only /ss/ OC of mine I've found attractive was the bap I had one year
>>43687420/mlp/ Secret Santa in 0.5 A Presses
>>43687350>undesirable manual econoshitboxesPlenty of options then! I stand by what I said regarding making sure parts are abundant though. Keeps it cheaper to maintain.
>>43687581an a press is an a press. You can't say it's only a half
>>43686454Also awaiting orders. I mean assignment.
>>43687616one can hope, I sure wish the insurance jew menace would die already>ask relative if i can borrow their car>they ask their insurance>their insurance quotes me 500$/mo to borrow their car for 2 weeks
>>43687815I'm a bus cuck but WHAT THE FUCK?!?!
REEEEEporting in to spread some horsemas cheer!
Heyo! Making an appearance to not be a stranger or a ghost or anything of the sort. Can't wait to get our match!
Taking draw requests for OCs as I have done in the previous years. As usual, if your name has no art at all I'll try to prioritize so that you got something for the group pic. If you got something in mind (colors, race, cute mark etc.) let me know otherwise I'll just freestyle it.Rather eat my 9 than draw an anthro cat, so as a workaround this year I've given one of my previous ocs, Wynter Wye from 2024, a new pet. My new lore for her is that she'd be the kind of pony to make a facebook account for her cat and make posts pretending to be them
>>43688162Tomcat your so fucking autistic it's beautiful Cat cat nya nay nay nay
>>43688162This is my stallion? Mare? Not sure, but you can draw them if you’d like!
>>43688162Delusional pony cosplayer Tomcat
>>43688162Well, I'm gonna ask you to roll the dice since I don't I have any idea how my name would look.
>>43688189>I don't I have any idea how my name would look.I swear I have not been drinking, I'm just retarded.
if I don't get my assignment in the next 22 minutes I'M GOING TO SUCK A FAT COCK!!!!
>>43688198
>>43688162I'll take up a draw, unless I'm doomed to be the J8M Plone forever...
>>43688162This wouldn't have happened if you kept your OC name like a real chad.
>>43688162Do me I got no art
IF I DON'T GET MY ASSIGNMENT IN 30 SECONDS IM GOING TO COMMIT VARIOUS WAR CRIMESIncluding clogging up chimneysPutting sand into your gingerbread dough And stealing bulbs from your Christmas lights
>>43688162You know after all this time I never really thought of a design for mine. Maybe a mare pegasus snow themed cutie mark, glasses and scarf maybe? Feel free to freeball it otherwise if you do chose to go for it.
>>43688162Im hoping you can come up with something besides a changeling with a mustache on him.
>>43688209Designing a new oc to go with my new name has always been a highlight of the event for me, but I think I will do this from now on and just go by Wynter Wye in the future. She's definitely my favorite out of the 3 that I designed for myself
>>43688376Eh, sometimes you get a great name and other times you get a not so desirable name. That's how it goes. Well, at least you weren't given a name like "BIG BOOTY BADONKADONK CUMGUZZLER THE THIRD" like that one anon one year.
>>43688209In my case I intend to stick to a name at some point. Just haven't gotten a name yet, where I felt like that's the one to lock in and stick to. So until then I'll just keep rerolling each year. Once I start reusing a name, I'll likely switch to making anonymous callouts to my santee, but until then I can keep doing so with a name on.
>>43688376Hmm, since you're a drawfag who is also doing that for other names, I do see your point. Shame you got fucked over by luck this time.>>43688399Guess I was lucky my first name just stuck with me. Also helps I got a really nice design for her too.
>>43688389Or seemingly innocent, just ripe for people to start bullying you with piss jokes ;_;
>>43688468Need Shiny Showers and Cookie Kiln to pee on me NOW!
>>43680876This one is B&W because I’m lazy and it’s harder to draw dogs. May come back to it later but I hope you like it! Drop Zone’s design work is way too good for me lol.
>>43680901>>43688207Heard you like fillies! Blank flanks are the cutest. I imagine she’s the one piloting the plone, kind of like an EVA mech situation or something. I tried to give her very christmassy colours, and the shape of her hair is supposed to be like a bell. Why? It seems like Christmas, idunno. Hope you enjoy :)I’ve got quite a long list to go through, but I have taken note of everyone who has requested a codepone. I’ll get around to it eventually.
>tfw minotaurAt least it's from real ancient mythology. I've read a version of the story in classical Latin, kek.Anyway, hello, hello. I told myself I'd get over the possibility of being doxed and join this year. I'll try my best for my giftee.
>>43688612>Oxcartoh great, more glowies
>>43688591Thanks anon!I do like fillies, very qt filler I’ll take her!and yes, blank flanks are the best, I’m so sick of seeing artwork of the CMC full with their shitty cutie marks and have pondered on whether I should edit them out whenever someone posts something like that
>>43688162I already have art but I would love to see you do Droop Snoot!
>>43688584Yoooooo stronk! Thank you!
>>43689011>Roger roger
Threw my /ss/ artfag materials for a test run.Two of my local anons will be receiving hoofmade cards and stickers, then my lucky santee when assigned will also get a hoofmade card and stickers along with some gifts.
>>43688162Mare Be Good needs to take form and become beautiful! Make Chuck Berry proud!
>>43688162Eh sure why not?
I swear I am alive... Any updates with when the assignments will roll out?>>43662121OMG! She looks so cute!!! Thank you so much for the cute filly!!!
>>43688162I'd like to see the artist's interpretation of my OC! B)
>>43689218Pure sovl Anon.
>>43684870I didn't see this until just now! Thank you, based artist. Now you will be cursed with whatever I cook up as a show of appreciation.
>>43689429still waiting for mine
>>43689668This anon is greedy, make his pony fat and ugly
>>43689218>prepNow you've ensured none of your cardees will list Twi and RD in their favorite ponies
>>43689011>>43689084
>>43689687For my assignment, not my art lol.
>>43689719>TwiDYEWTS?Clearly that is Equestria’s most gassy
>>43689759Alibaba Twilight is still Twilight
>>43689758This anon >>43689687(me) is retarded, turn his filly yellow and autistic
>>43689724NYEHAHA, I LIKE THIS PONY! THIS IS WHAT A REAL DEPENDABLE SOLDIER LOOKS LIKE!
>>43689724Looks like it'd call every pony encountered "feedbag".
>>43689844sneedbag
Hyped to finally get my assignment!
excited
Standing by in secret
Oi Winter Web the Spiderpone, I've got you covered. I think I've got a very good handle on what to get you for this Horsemas and I have a few items I'll try to make (and hopefully they'll come out as expected), but I definitely have things that'll meet your list.
its overif you didnt get an email by now, Santa hates you and you're being killed with anthrox this year>you mean anthraxno, anthrox, its like anthrax but anthro, so your banned from equestria, and not the daily kind
>>43685904Sandpiper! You will not be prepared in the slightest for what will now be coming your way. To that end, you mention you're into train autism. Is there a specific time frame of rolling stock you're looking to have or are you open to whatever? >>43688162I'd love to get another new art piece for the twins, since I'm back to using the old name that led to their creation.
>>43689724Noooooo what have they done to me!!?!?!?!! (Jk this looks cool, thank you)
>>43690067I didnt draw that, I just wanted to provide an image so others could see what >>43689084 pointed out
I don't want to work I want to send out all the assignments and be jolly.But yes I am happy that folks are getting their assignments and there is a lot of excited cheer building up!
>>43690066Also, any preferred railroads? Hit me with ALL the train autism.
>>43690083I just want my assignment, I'll suck your dick for my assignment, please Colt Kringle
>>43690083Just quit your job and do this full time
>>43690083Hang in there m8, you're doing a great job. Maybe next year you can get someone to help you delegate the tasks since it does seem like you need some holiday helpers.
>>43690083Cock Krimble I want to spread Horsemas cheer (and my legs) but you're cockblocking me. Let me bring joy to all the ponies>>43690113This seems like a good idea, if I'm still around next year I'd like to help.
>>43690083CROCK CRINKLE WHERE ARE ME ASSIGNIMENT
>Peppercorn the Diamond DogOi, i got assigned to (You) this year!Your ass is mine for the next 2 months. Just to confirm, when you mention shirt size, is it Asian size or american? Any specific add-on you like to say? other than the 3 favourite ponies listed?You have any OC Furry is okay as well? Do you like books in moon ruin language?
>>43690083Do me, do me, do me!
>>43690345With or without protection?
>>43690083You dumb fuck. You could have asked for help. Im an ocd autistic retard that lives by doing filing and finding matches, patterns, or trends.
Hello Chief Technician Toboggan Trim, I am your Santa! I never got into EQG, but I have many friends who are Shimmyfags, and I will do my best to accommodate your Christmas wishes! I see you are a reader, are you fine with me just sending you some of my favorite (non-pone) books, and if you already have them, you just keep them? Also, I see your request for something creative, and I will certainly deliver on that front!
>>43688162Ooo, I would like to ask a draw of this lil bird, please!I suggest you write a story about your ocs, specially of what plans have for this horsemas. That would be interesting to read.>>43690083Don't worry Colt, you are making a good job with that ammount of assignments. I'm with >>43690113 about getting help to manage better.I'm very excited to see my santee this year.
>>43690113>>43690362More so just peak work hours but I have the time after work to get through things. I'm still good and within the timeline though. I do appreciate the concern though.But yes I am dumb you are correct there
>>43690379CHEER LEVELS ARE AT AN ALL TIME LOW, QUICK COLT KRINGLE, YOU HAVE TO DO SOMETHING!!!
LISTEN UP 'MARE BE GOOD'I HAVE RECEIVED THE HONOUR OF BEING YOUR SANTA!REST ASSURED, YOUR HORSEMAS WILL BE MERRY! MY HONOUR DEPENDS ON IT?THE ONLY COMPLICATION, DO YOU WANT TO SEE PROGRESS AND HABE A CHANCE TO REVIEW MY SHOPPING LIST, OR DO WANT TO BE SURPRISED?
>>43690379You are good friend. I made this >>43690362 post. In all reality, I dont have a computer of my own right now because I dont need one. But by Celestia I would have went out and bought one to help relieve your stress. [Spoiler] I even considered telling Pony Claus/Chucklefuck I would try and handle this shit this year if nobody else did. Then (you) posted a new ss thread.
>>43688476I WILL NOT BE PEEING ON ANYBODY!
>>43690431You literally have piss in your name tho
>>43690431I'm sure we can come to some kind of compromise
>>43690445SHUT UP!Look, just a regular poner! Nothing pissy about her!
>don't assign me to an anon who likes G% they will get grinched>*gets assigned to G%fag*It's a free Christmas for me this year!
>FUDposting this early in seasonJust leave.
>>43690277Hi! I'll answer succinctly;You can do american L size, that's standard for me. I don't really have a waifu per se but Derpy and Rarity are up there, but I will actually also add Trixie and Limestone Pie. I love them. In terms of the look of the package whatever you feel like doing is fine, subtle or not. Go nuts! In terms of what I like I love fan-made stuff, that's mainly what I collect (except for the Kayou cards which recently came out here), not too big a fan of official stuff as most of it is dogshit (other than various figures, GoH etc.) Of course I understand the limitations so whatever you can find which you can tell has sovl will be received warmly. If it's t-shirts I prefer the subtler designs (just cuz I think they look cool).In terms of shipping to Japan I think you're correct, and I like any snacks, no problem there. Ultimately just do what you feel is right! As you said my ass is yours (no homo)
Daily reminder that krimbus draws ever closer and if you haven't already started on your gift, you might not make it
>>43690476I'm not pouring my effort or money into a piece of shit disguising itself as "art". My santee will not receive a gift of heart.
>Assignments are starting while I'm at workHow am I supposed to get anything done, if I know that at any moment I could be getting the assignment.Also question about the logistics of this: We are guaranteed to not get a repeast from last year?So if last year A received from B, sent to C and did a rescue for D.Then A wont get C or D and wont receive from B again this year, right?Also has there ever been any restriction about the reverse? Could A get an assignment for sending to B?
Calling attention to one Silver Dart! I couldn't find your email so I'm typing here in hopes of a reply. Let me know you're alive!I will try to find the stuff you're looking for but consdering I'm in Nippon it might be tough! Still, there is some great stuff to find around here so I'll make sure to really dig up some gold.
>>43688162Maybe take a crack at my edge horse oc design? Unsure if I wanna keep her an alicorn or not or tweak the colors a bit.
Rolling Stocking, I got you pal! I can assure you that you are in good hooves, be ready to be drown in cheer!
>>43690495I am making sure there are no repeats from last year. But if I accidentally do pair you with a repeat just let me know and I can shuffle some things about. Thank goodness that has happened only once so far
>>43687306>short trip on the weekendGdańsk by any chance?
>>43690613That would be correct. Gdańsk on Sunday, then we skedaddle east in the afternoon
>>43687224Looks like my santee is here, excellent. I'll do my upmost to get you something rad this Christmas!
>>43690393Aw shit son! I do like a surprise, so I'm inclined to let you keep it one. I'm gonna be lurking around anyway in case you want to tease a little something-something from time to time, or if you have any pressing questions that need answering.
>>43690626But the meet is on Saturday...
>>43690664Huh, no can do, had no clue there even is a meet. A bit isolated lately. But the trip is me and czech friend hobomaxxing around the sea for a couple of days.
Checking in for another merry season, just double checking with our holiday host this year before callouts incase I get a santee change!
Pumpkin Spice Schnapps prepare your ass, you're mine until horsemas and your autistic waifu ramblings gave me some good gift ideas but just to confirm those ideas, I need you to answer a few questions along with decoy questions so you don't know what I'm preppingwhat are your plushie's dimentions?what is your opinion on iwtcird?what is your opinion on war timeline rd's design?what does your ceiling look like?favorite dash episode?what kind of computer do you have?
>>43690881From those questions I have two ideas what you may be planning.
>>43690570How many years back do we notify you with a repeat What if it's a 6 year old repeat
>>43690565I look forward to it Anon!
>>43690367Hey Droop Snoot, thanks for being my Santa this year! For your question about the books, I’m totally fine being gifted what would be your favorites. If they’re ones that I never read before it’ll just help expand my literature knowledge. And if by the off chance I already have the book, I’ll just keep it as a spare or if you’re fine with it I’ll donate it to a local library so more people can enjoy the story. Can’t wait to see what craft you make! Merry Horsemas!
Also are we having another meet or 2 this year UKbros?
>>43690379I didn’t receive any email back from you Colt Kringle.Where’s my santee? Will it at-least be done by this weekend? I want to have some time to organize gifts together.
>>43690066Hey Santa!My main roster at the club is transition-era heavy (1940s–1950s) led by my Canadian Pacific FP9 set and a PRR Baldwin Centipede. So transition-era North American freight fits right in (40ft/50ft boxcars, hoppers, gondolas, reefers, or tank cars with knuckle couplers like Kadees). That said, what I’d love most is a piece of rolling stock representing your neck of the woods! If you're from New York, hit me with New York Central; if you're out in Pennsylvania, PRR or Reading; if you're in Texas or the Southwest, Santa Fe, Texas & Pacific, or Southern Pacific; Midwest, give me Milwaukee Road or Nickel Plate; Canada/Northwest, CP/CN or Great Northern, etc. Any regional road from your home turf that's HO would be cool!
Probably not the thread for this but it be a cool episode idea Twilight balanceing her reading time with friends time over heartwarming Like there's a book she really really really wants to read but each of her friends also want her time
Lurking
>>43691070I appreciate the elaboration but you need not worry that I don't know what a Kadee coupler is - I am very well versed in train autism myself. Transition era is my bread and butter. It's almost a shame we didn't get matched last year when trains were the theme (and with this pattern next year is probably cars lol). You're gonna LOVE what I've got planned, don't you worry ;)
>>43691303I love that there's multiple train nerds here in the /ss/ but I think I forgot to put it on my list of things I'm into this year...I don't even care what I have myself, if it fits on 027 and couples up to the rest of my stuff I'll run it, lol
>still no emailIt's a sting operation by the government to take our mares I knew it
