Here’s the thing: holiday traffic in Second Life is wild, and if you’re running a store, a venue, a club, or even a small winter hangout, you know how important it is to give visitors a little moment of delight. This script is built exactly for that. It hands out a Christmas gift automatically—but not in a messy, spammy way. It does it cleanly, politely, and only once per day per avatar.
What this really means is that you can drop this script into any object—gift box, Santa statue, snowman, mailbox, whatever fits your vibe—and it instantly becomes a smart, self-managing holiday greeter. No babysitting required.
Let’s break down what makes this thing so useful.
The script runs with a simple idea: someone walks close, they get greeted, and if they say the magic words, they get a present. But under the hood, it’s doing a lot more. First, it constantly scans for avatars within 10 meters. That’s not random—10 meters is the sweet spot for catching passersby without reaching too far and spamming the region.
When someone comes into range, it whispers directly to them, offering the holiday greeting prompt. No local chat spam. No annoying loops. Just one message, right to them.
Now here’s the clever part: when someone replies with “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays,” the script checks their distance again to make sure they’re actually nearby and not shouting from across the region. Only then does it move to the next step. That step is what really makes this script stand out—a daily reward system that prevents abuse.
Most freebie givers just dump items endlessly, but not this one. Every recipient is logged with a timestamp, and if they already took a gift within the last 24 hours, the script politely tells them to come back later. The log cleans itself automatically, too. Anything older than 24 hours gets removed without you lifting a finger, so the script never grows bloated and never slows down.
When a gift is actually delivered, the experience feels special. The script plays a custom sound (you set the sound in inventory), then triggers a burst of red-to-green particles—quick, festive, not overwhelming. It gives the gift, sends a warm message, and that’s it. Clean, simple, and charming.
This isn’t some cobbled-together gimmick. It’s built with real-world use in mind. Clubs, shops, events, rental hubs, holiday markets—any place where you want to increase engagement or just make visitors smile. You can even use it to reward traffic bots automatically (though let’s be honest, that’s not the real holiday spirit).
Another thing worth noting: the script checks that the gift inventory item actually exists. If it doesn’t, it warns the owner instead of throwing errors or staying silent. That saves headaches later.
Because this is full permission, you can brand it, resell it, pack it into a holiday set, or integrate it with larger systems. Make it part of your store’s holiday bundle. Use it for events. Sell it as part of a Christmas décor line. Up to you.
And since the code uses proper list management, efficient scanning, region-safe messaging, and timestamp logic, it runs smoothly even in laggy sims. It's optimized for creators who want something reliable that feels premium but is easy to drop into any object.
To sum it up, this script does one job and does it well: give a holiday gift the right way—once per day, within range, with particles, sound, and zero hassle. You place it, configure a single notecard if you want, and forget about it. It handles everything automatically.
If you want your visitors to enjoy a small festive moment—and you want that moment to feel polished rather than chaotic—this script fits perfectly. Whether you're selling it, using it for your own builds, or including it in holiday event giveaways, it delivers consistent results every single time.
Holiday freebies are everywhere, but quality scripted gift givers are not. This one stands out because it's smart, intentional, and built to actually behave well in real-world SL conditions. Once you try it, you’ll see why creators love having something like this in their toolkit.
- Detects avatars within 10m and greets them automatically.
- Gives one gift per avatar every 24 hours—no repeat abuse.
- Festive particle burst and sound on successful gift delivery.
- Clean whisper messaging—no public chat spam.
- Self-cleaning recipient database keeps performance smooth.
