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Peppermint Herrings 🎏 present...

the Advent Puzzle Hunt 2025

Penguin Pandemonium!

A scientist chases two penguins who have stolen research papers and a briefcase, while a third penguin is pulling on his lab coat.
A manila folder with a logo for the High Urgency Negotiations Taskforce.

DIRECTIVE 2025-12-P


ASSIGNMENT:
High Urgency Negotiations Taskforce

ROLE:
Lead Negotiator

STATUS:
Immediate travel required


NOTE: Pack warm for the Pole.

What

A puzzle hunt released as an advent calendar—one puzzle a day. See our About page for more information.

When

A new puzzle every day from December 1 through December 24, 2025. Puzzles will be released daily at 06:00 a.m. EST (11:00 a.m. UTC). The hunt ends on January 5, 2026 at 06:00 a.m. EST (11:00 a.m. UTC).

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