We have a long weekend coming up thanks to the new year celebrations when we finally get to leave 2020 behind. It is also a good time to do some scurvy pirate things in Sea of Thieves, as Rare has now started what they call a Gold & Glory weekend (which actually isn't much of a weekend as it ends on Saturday) which lasts until January 2.
During this time, you'll "earn twice the usual rep and gold for your hijinks upon the high seas". Basically a perfect time to get closer to that Pirate Legend status and finally get access to the hidden Tavern of Legends.