18+ ‘Ceremony’ Writing Prompts
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Harvest Moon Rituals
Imagine a group performing an ancient, spooky ceremony under November’s Harvest Moon.
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A Vow Interrupted
Use this tragedy prompt to tell a story of a wedding ceremony which was dramatically disrupted.
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Japanese Joya No Kane Tradition
Compose a reflective piece based on the Japanese tradition of ‘Joya no Kane.’
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Echoes of the Grammys
The Grammys usually take place in February. Write about a moment from this year’s ceremony that resonated with you.
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Blessing of the Animals
Write about a scenario where you organize an animal blessing ceremony on Earth Day.
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Ceremonial Beginnings
Write a story where traditional New Year’s ceremonies hold a magical or supernatural power.
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Sacred Rituals
Create a description of a sacred Iron Age ritual tied to the first rainfall of the year.
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Interweave Easter Legacies
Imagine you are creating a new Easter tradition that pulls from multiple cultures. Detail what the tradition would consist of and why those specific elements were chosen.
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World Festivities
Select a global festival outside of your own culture and write a detailed account of participating in it as an outsider.
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Cross-Cultural Marriage
Pen a tale about a couple getting married, each from a different cultural background.
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Festival of Lights Reflections
Write about your favorite Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony and why it resonates with you.
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An Oath in the Shadows
Describe the oath-taking ceremony held secretly between two dark magic practitioners in Knockturn Alley.
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Marker of Vallaslin
Write about a Dalish elf’s journey in receiving their Vallaslin, the sacred face tattoos.
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The Art of Letting Go
Write about something you struggle to let go and design a goodbye ceremony for it.
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Goodbye Rituals
Describe a personal ritual or ceremony you could create to say goodbye to your loved one.
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Graduation Dance
Write a poem about your high school graduation ceremony, focusing on the joy, hopes and fears of that moment.
