277+ ‘Christmas’ Writing Prompts
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Handmade Heirloom
Narrate the journey of a handmade Christmas decoration passed down through generations.
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Evergreen Emotions
Write a poem from the perspective of the Christmas tree, decked out in lights and decorations.
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The Memory-Laden Bauble
Write about a specific Christmas decoration that holds importance to you in a personal way.
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Christmas Morning Traditions
Describe a unique Christmas morning tradition in your home and its significance.
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Anticipation on Christmas Morning
Describe the experience of waiting to open presents on Christmas morning, and the rush of expectation.
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First Christmas Morning Away From Home
Narrate the experience of your first Christmas morning away from home, and how it made you feel.
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Christmas Morning Through A Child’s Eyes
Write from the perspective of a child as they experience the magic and anticipation of Christmas morning.
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Traveling to North Pole
Imagine you are Santa preparing for Christmas. Describe your experiences and preparations for the special day.
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Holiday Superpower
Imagine a magical power that you gain only during a holiday, and describe a day using this power.
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Adventures of the Time Traveling Carolers
Create an adventure story where a group of Christmas carolers accidentally time travel while caroling.
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Carolers’ Christmas Revelations
Write a stage play about three Christmas carolers who find out a profound secret about each other during their practice.
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Christmas Carolers and the Silent Night
Describe how an introverted character is moved and inspired by a group of Christmas carolers who perform Silent Night.
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Nightingale Carolers
Imagine a group of magical Christmas carolers who can make Christmas wishes come true with their singing.
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Carolers on Elm Street
Write a short story featuring a group of capable carolers bringing joy to the residents of Elm Street.
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Star Perspective
Explore the perspective of the Star atop a Christmas tree, overseeing the celebrations of its human family.
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The Lonely Snowman
Write an account of a lonely Snowman’s Christmas Eve, as he observes families celebrating inside their warm houses.
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Elf Chronicles
Become an elf stationed at the North Pole, writing a letter back home about their experience working in Santa’s workshop.
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Santa Claus’ Self-Reflection
Write a journal entry as Santa Claus, contemplating the joys and challenges of his annual gift-giving duties.
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Holiday Wish Lists
Write about what you want for Christmas this year, and the reasons behind your choices.
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Christmas Traditions’ Tale
Reflect on a unique Yuletide tradition in your family or community. Detail your feelings, thoughts and emotions associated with it.
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A Child’s Yuletide
Relive Christmas as a child: the overwhelming anticipation, the joy of unwrapping presents, and the wonder of Christmas stories.
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Taste of Yuletide
Write about a specific Christmas food or a meal that holds a special place in your heart.
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Yuletide Serenades
Describe an experience where you or someone else in your circle embraced the tradition of singing carols during Christmas.
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Lights Out Disaster
Write about a Christmas shopping spree which abruptly ends due to a massive power cut.
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Caught in Decor Disaster
Narrate an incident when you’ve clumsily encountered a delicate display of holiday decor.
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Sales Race Hurdle
Write about a humorous ordeal faced while racing to grab the best Christmas deals.
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Hope Blooms at Christmas
Pen down an experience where you witnessed or experienced hope during a tough Christmas season.
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Hidden Blessings
Write about a challenging circumstance around Christmas time that later revealed itself to be a blessing in disguise.
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Christmas Surprise
Narrate a story about an unexpected, miraculous event or surprise that changed your Christmas in an extraordinary way.
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Holiday Healing
Describe a Christmas where conflict or any past bitterness was resolved, bringing peace to yourself or your family.
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The Gift of Giving
Write about a time when you were able to provide an unexpected gift or gesture that brought joy to someone’s life on Christmas.
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Christmas Journey Through Time
Detail an imaginary Christmas journey through different historical periods.
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Around The World Christmas
Write about how different cultures and families celebrate Christmas across the globe.
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Once upon a Christmas Eve
Narrate a story of two old friends who become more than just that after they get stranded in a cabin on a snowy Christmas Eve.
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Christmas Wish come true
Generate a story about a lonely individual who writes to Santa wishing for love, only to have their love interest come into their lives.
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Christmas Miracle
Write a story about two strangers who both wish for love and find each other through a series of Christmas miracles.
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The Forgotten Christmas Gift
Imagine discovering a long-forgotten, unopened Christmas gift. Dive into its story.
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From Santa’s Perspective
Write a narrative from Santa’s viewpoint where Christmas doesn’t go according to plan.
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A Christmas Carol Reimagined
Rewrite the story of ‘A Christmas Carol’ from the perspective of Tiny Tim.
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Fish Festive Observations
Describe a Christmas gathering from the viewpoint of a goldfish in a tank.
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Parakeet’s Perspective
Describe Christmas Eve from the perspective of a parakeet watching the celebrations from its cage.
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Dog’s Delightful Discovery
Imagine the excitement of a pet dog as it finds a chew toy in the Christmas stocking.
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A Snowflake’s Perspective
Write a tale from the perspective of a snowflake falling on Christmas Eve. Incorporate aspects of happiness, sorrow, hope, and the ephemeral nature of life.
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Christmas Memories from Childhood
Write a detailed story about a specific Christmas from your past, allowing yourself to become immersed in the fond memories.
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Silent Night’s Solitude
Reflect on the peaceful solitude of a quiet, cold Christmas night as viewed from your window.
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Winter Wildlife Habitat
Write about the activities of winter wildlife as seen from your window on a cold Christmas night.
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Holiday Travellers
Describe a scenario of late-night travelers as viewed from your window on a cold Christmas night.
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Santa’s Unexpected Visit
Imagine catching a glance of Santa Claus from your window on a cold Christmas night.
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Feasting Eyes on Decorations
Write about a neighborhood’s Christmas decorations as seen from your window on a cold Christmas night.
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Lost and Found on Christmas Morning
Write a story about finding a long-lost item while unwrapping gifts on Christmas morning.
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Letter to the North
Write a story about a child who discovers a letter from Santa on Christmas morning.
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A Christmas Awakening
Narrate an account of Christmas morning from your Christmas tree’s perspective.
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Traditions Altered
Retell your family’s traditional Christmas morning but with a significant change that alters the course of the day.
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Unexpected Gift Exchange
Write a story about waking up on Christmas morning to find all your anticipated gifts replaced by unexpected ones.
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Unseen Santa Claus
Imagine you are Santa Claus, what are your challenges and adventures on Christmas Eve?
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Unexpected White Christmas
Write about a time when you experienced snow for the first time or in a place where it usually doesn’t snow.
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The Wish Granter
Imagine the arrival of a mystical being on Christmas Eve who has the ability to grant one wish.
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Pet for Christmas
Narrate an incident where a stray animal finds its way to your home on a Christmas day.
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A Christmas Reunion
Write about an old friend or relative who surprisingly turns up at your Christmas dinner after years of absence.
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Santa Surprise
Describe an unconventional visit from Santa, perhaps even on a day other than Christmas.
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Unexpected Christmas Carol
Draft a story about a Christmas caroler who suddenly shows up at your door, breaking the silence of a typically quiet holiday evening.
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A White Christmas
Share a story about spending Christmas in a city known for its snow-covered landscape.
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Framing December
Create a descriptive scene capturing a moment of warmth in your home during December.
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Christmas Time Machine
Imagine you have a time machine and you can spend the Christmas day at any point in history.
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Beholding The Christmas Tree
Detail your experience of decorating a Christmas tree for the first time and how it became a tradition.
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The Christmas Feast
Recall a memorable festive meal shared with family on Christmas Day and describe how it influenced your sense of togetherness.
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Star Of Bethlehem
Write a fictional narrative from the perspective of the Star of Bethlehem on Christmas day.
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Christmas Day Wonder
Write about the magical moment when you first experienced a White Christmas, detailing your emotions, thought process, and interactions with the fresh snow.
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Christmas Miracle
Write about a time when something unexpected happened during Christmas that felt miraculous.
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The Spirit of Giving
Describe the most meaningful gift you have ever given or received, and why it symbolized the spirit of Christmas for you.
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Santa’s Perspective
Write a story where you are Santa Claus, documenting your adventures throughout a single Christmas night.
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The Unheard Verse
Your all-time favorite Christmas song has a long-lost verse. What are the lyrics and how do they change the story?
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Behind the Lyric
Choose a single line from a Christmas song and embellish its meaning in a multi-paragraph story.
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A Carol’s Origin
Imagine your favorite Christmas carol was written just for you: what is the story behind it?
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Missed Opportunities
Reflect on a time when there was an opportunity to help someone during the Christmas season, but you didn’t take it. How would things change if you had chosen differently?
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Season of Generosity
Imagine a world where every person chose to give something of themselves to a stranger during the holiday season.
