We have had Lightning Event 3 times, so not only at the start of FFXIV. I do agree with you that all players should atleast be able to obtain the hairstyle, clothes and weapon. But I do think that the actual event should not be brought back. I missed some of the first year events which rewarded stuff like a barding for the Chocobo (Still want them, so please SE put them on Mog Station).

I dont mean to sound harsh and its nothing personal, but I think events should stay a 1 time thing. People have been asking for the Lightning Event, every time it ends. Every month we get a new group of players who also want to do the event. Isnt it better to just ask them to release the reward from the event to be released on Mog Station? Just make it a Lightning/Snow package, including the hairstyle/weapons/clothes.