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NEW - EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR ANOTHER MONTH - NEW (see the new deadline below behind the former date in paranthesis) Elisabeth's Gingerbread (Elisenlebkuchene) Where does the name Elisenlebkuchen actually come from? There is a legend in Nuremberg that says that Elisenlebkuchen was invented by a gingerbread baker around 1720. For a long time, Elisenlebkuchen was said to have healing properties. The legend of the gingerbread baker's daughter The legend has its origins in the illness of a gingerbread baker's daughter. He had lost his wife to a serious illness some time before. Now, as you can imagine, he was very worried about losing his daughter too. No doctor could help. In his great despair, he remembered that oriental spices were said to have healing properties. Since he had always used many of these oriental spices in his gingerbread bakery, he took courage again and came up with a new recipe for his gingerbread. This was made without flour and only with the highest quality

As the year winds down, our community is lighting up with creativity, connection, and celebration! From official group challenges to inspiring member-led events, there’s something for everyone to join, share, and enjoy this month. We’re grateful to our amazing volunteers, ambassadors, and contributors who keep our community thriving, thank you for making every event a chance to connect and celebrate together. ✨ Community Highlights Celebrating Deviousness - December 2025 This month, we’re thrilled to celebrate @ashpwright as our December recipient of the Deviousness Award!  Snowball Fest 2025 Celebrate the season with our annual Snowball badge! Earn points, climb the leaderboard, and win a chance at exclusive merch! Bird Tutorial Take flight with @triruntu ’s bird artistry and learn to draw a beautifully detailed bird with her easy tutorial! Group-Led Events Daily Deviation Suggestion Drive Help shape future Daily Deviations by sharing your favourite artworks! Submit

DD Suggestion Drive 2025 After years, we’ve finally brought back the Daily Deviation Suggestion Drive!  What is the Daily Deviation Suggestion Drive you might ask? In past events, many members of our art community came together and suggested an amalgamation of art from many different artists in hopes they would receive a Daily Deviation, but with the twist to see who can also suggest the most work in general to us CVs or Staff Members. The goal was to get as many artists out there for recognition while also showing some fun competitive spirit at the same time. Hence why we’re bringing it back. We hope to bring many talented artists to the Daily Deviation page again.  Daily Deviation FaQ What is Daily Deviation?  A 24-Hour Feature that the staff or Community Volunteers feature for art to be recognized by the community. Where are the Daily Deviations? Next to the DeviantArt logo, press/click the menu and look for the sign. Press/Click it and you’ll be able to find the DDs. Or

This week, we’re heading to the snowy peaks of Mount Crumpit to shine a spotlight on everyone’s favourite festive grouch! From classic Dr. Seuss illustrations to Jim Carrey’s chaotic brilliance and the more recent animated twist -- The Grinch has stolen our hearts (and occasionally Christmas) in so many iconic ways. Today we’re celebrating the incredible fan artists who capture his mischievous charm, his sneaky smirks, and maybe even his heart that’s grown three sizes. “I’m not just a Grinch. I’m THE Grinch!” — The Grinch (2018) “Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.” — How the Grinch Stole Christmas Explore previous editions in our Fan Art Friday Collection Want to see your favourite fandom featured? Message @moonbeam13 with your idea!

We’re making it simpler than ever to share the amazing art you discover with the Community team! Until now, suggesting a Daily Deviation often meant figuring out who to send a Note to, making sure it went to the right person, and hoping it landed in the right inbox. While we’ll still happily accept Notes, there’s now a faster and more accessible way to get your suggestion seen by the whole DD team. The New DD Suggestion Form Just fill out this form, and you’re done! 💡 Pro tip: Bookmark the link so you can suggest whenever inspiration strikes! What you’ll need: A link to the artwork you’re suggesting The category the artwork belongs in (the form will guide you) (Optional) A quick note about why you love it (Optional) Your DeviantArt username That’s it! No guessing, no searching -- your suggestion will go straight into our shared list for the DD team to review. Why use the form? It’s faster - no waiting for the right person to check their Notes It’s accessible -

YCH (Your Character Here) artists don't just create art; they ignite your imagination with boundless possibilities. With each stroke of their pencil or brush, they sketch a scene, a moment, a pose that invites you to envision your character within it. It's not merely a commission; it's a collaborative journey where you and the artist co-author an unforgettable experience for your character. Welcome to this monthly feature where we spotlight the exceptional talents of YCH artists and their inspired creations. We invite you to immerse yourself in the imaginative worlds they've crafted for characters like yours. And, who knows? You might just discover a space for your own character to shine within their art! @DemonicKingdom Community Quotes Like fire like ice! - Very intense mix of blue colors there. I'm really surprised how perfectly discernable and different every detail is despite using mainly blue, which also happens to be my favorite color. Keep to good work up! :> -

Our community is alive with exciting events, creative showcases, and opportunities to connect. Don’t miss out on what's happening right now - check out these latest events and jump into the fun! Looking for inspiration or curious about our journey? Explore our archive of past community events, celebrating the incredible projects, contests, and gatherings that have brought us together. Whether you're diving into something new or taking a stroll down memory lane, there’s always a way to get involved and make your mark. Let’s keep creating, connecting, and celebrating together! Want to be part of the action? Join our official @Community group and never miss an event!

If you're rewatching the first two seasons, starting on the manga, or waiting for Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution to screen at a theatre near you so you can prepare for Season 3, the Culling Game arc, you're not alone And yet, I don't feel prepared. Perhaps the amazing fan art by members of our community will help Did I miss a piece from your gallery or favourites? Share them in the comments below! "Love is the most twisted curse of all." - Gojo Satoru "Finding more fallen out hair on your pillow, watching your favourite stuffed bread disappear from convenience stores... The accumulation of those little despairs is what makes a person an adult." - Nanami Kento "I don't know how I’ll feel when I’m dead, but I don't want to regret the way I lived." - Itadori Yuji "There are only so many seats open in my life, and I don't want to let my heart be swayed by anyone who's not sitting in one of them... Of course, there are also people like you who bring their own seat and sit

New Challenge for @DevNews Home for the Holidays A Contest Challenge to depict being Home for the Holidays, whether it is a Christmas Lighting on the Square of a Town, a gathering at someone's house in a festive setting, a neighborhood light display, a Holiday Party, greeting family for a celebration, sled riding with friends, ice skating amid Holiday decor or just lounging in front of a warm fire, how do you interpret being Home for the Holidays? Submit your entry to the Home for the Holidays folder at @DevNews ~ must be PG and undoubtedly Safe for Work! Accepted Entries are: Photography, Traditional and Digital Art (No AI) Entries must be NEW starting November 25, 2025 ~ All Entries should be submitted by the end of December 18th DA time, which is the Pacific Time Zone Voting by the Judges Begins on December 19th A Holiday can be any Holiday in December One Submission per Account (Entries go into the Home for the Holidays Contest Folder at @DevNews ) There will be Five (5)