To enter, simply prepare your real-life creations, add your username and snap a photo. Host the image somewhere (such as IMGUR, Flikcr, or tinypic), and paste or link your entries in this thread using the provided form. :3

---

http://www.menewsha.com/img/60926/ed...d5f42f6ed9.png

• No more than two entries per person, per category.
• Don't edit your username into your image - it's got to be part of the original photo. If you mess up and forget the username, talk to Car'a'Carn or Shadami & we'll see if we can work something out.
• No store bought goodies, please! Using recipes or box mixes is fine, as is getting as little bit of help from another person as needed (2 year old "help" decorate? That's fine. Enlisted someone to chop nuts for you? That's ok too.), as long as you've done the majority of the work yourself.
• No last year entries! One wouldn't think this needs to be said, but apparently it does. Someone's already tried to pull this off last year. You know who you are!

ENTRY DEADLINE

All entries must be submitted in this thread by the end of the Festival of Winter Nights event.
(Check the Event FAQ for the most current info.)

---

http://www.menewsha.com/img/60926/25...d8035e2b76.png

Tiered Prizes went really well last year! So we are going to continue on in that fashion! How it works is new tiers of prizes will unlock for every 5 entries that join.

1st Place:

• Tier 1 - 5K
• Tier 2 - 10K
• Tier 3 - 10K+1 FOWN 2017 EI
• Tier 4 - 10K + full FOWN 2017 EI set

2nd Place:

• Tier 1 - 3K
• Tier 2 - 6k
• Tier 3 - 6K+1 FOWN 2017 EI
• Tier 4 - 6K+Full FOWN 2017 EI set

3rd Place:

• Tier 1 - 1.5K
• Tier 2 - 3K
• Tier 3 - 3K+1 FOWN 2017 EI
• Tier 4 - 3k+ Full FOWN 2017 EI set

Participation:

• Tier 1 - 250g
• Tier 2 - 300g
• Tier 3 - 400g
• Tier 4 - 500g

See each category for Their current Tier info

---

http://www.menewsha.com/img/60926/e5...f294d5c3f6.png

Q. What criteria are the entries being judged on?
A. For edible entries, We're looking at sentimentality (Is this a family recipe? Does it remind you of your nan, or a special memory? We love that stuff! ), how yummy we imagine it tasting (you won't fail for accidentally using an ingredient we don't personally like), and overall presentation (both staging and the food itself). For crafts: creativity, technique, results (if you attempt something really difficult We'll take that into consideration when judging the final product).

Q. All I have is my phone camera. How important is photo quality to you?
A. While entries aren't being judged on photo quality directly, since we can't actually taste the food the visuals do matter. We're not going to be picky about image resolution but a nicely staged photo will have an edge over a similar quality dish with a careless photo. (eg, Don't set your plate of beautiful, yummy food on a dirty floor next to a pair of sneakers to take your pic.)

Q. Does my entry need to be "Christmassy" in order to win?
A. Not at all. Whatever seasonal means to you is just fine with us. :) Feel free to add comments to your entries to explain anything you feel concerned about.

Q. I'm not the best cook, should I enter anyway?
A. Go for it! We love to see any and all creations - it's especially neat to share holiday foods because so many of them have personal relevance to the chef. :)