365+ ‘Holiday’ Writing Prompts
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Home for Christmas
Write a story about an individual who, against all odds, manages to get home just in time for Christmas.
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Unexpected Generosity
Share a story of a seemingly Scrooge-like character who performs a heartwarming act of charity or kindness during Christmas.
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Holiday Spirit
Tell a story featuring a forgotten holiday tradition brought back to life.
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Holiday Hooray
Write about your favorite holiday of the year and why it holds a special place in your heart.
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Alien Yuletide Encounter
A curious alien entity visits Earth for the first time and experiences the unique phenomenon of Christmas firsthand.
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Robot Reindeer Rebellion
The AI-powered reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh have gone rogue on Christmas Eve. Detail the chaos and the resolution.
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Time Traveling Santa
In a world where time travel exists, Santa Claus uses this technology to deliver presents. How does he manage it?
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Rediscovering Christmas Creatures
Write a story that encapsulates the legend of a traditional Christmas-y figure like Krampus or Belsnickel.
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The Gift of their Presence
Write about a moment where the absence of this loved one was most felt during the holidays.
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Letter to Heaven
Pen an open-letter to your loved one expressing all the things you wish you could say to them this holiday season.
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Holiday Recipes
Write about a particular recipe or dish your loved one used to make during the holidays.
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Remembering Their Sparkle
Describe a moment where your loved one truly shone during the holiday season.
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Holiday Traditions
Write about a tradition you used to share with a loved one during the holiday season.
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Sleeping Beauty’s December Awakening
Pen a tale where Sleeping Beauty wakes up in the middle of December and experiences modern holiday celebrations.
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Red Riding Hood’s Winter Adventure
Retell the story of Red Riding Hood taking place in the middle of December, surrounded by snow and holiday festivities.
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Snow White’s December
Imagine Snow White is celebrating December holidays, write how she would decorate her home with the dwarfs.
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The Christmas We Forgot
Write a story about how Christmas got cancelled one year causing all Christmas movies to be deleted. How do people reclaim their lost Christmas spirit?
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Holiday Heirlooms
Write about a recipe passed down in your family that is traditionally made in December.
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Altered Love Traditions
Re-imagine Valentine’s Day as a holiday celebrating all forms of love, not just romantic.
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Scents of November
Write a sensory piece about the distinct smells that a quiet November morning imparts.
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Memorable Family Traditions
Describe a significant family tradition from your childhood.
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The Fluctuation of Fitness
Write about the status of your fitness regime around the holiday period and how you plan to balance it back.
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Resetting Routines
Reflect on what your normal routine looked like before the holidays and how it has been affected by the holiday festivities.
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Holiday Blues and Silver Linings
Discuss how you cope with post-holiday blues and spotlight the little things that help.
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Aftermath of the Gift Giving Frenzy
Reflect on the aftermath of gift-giving – how it felt to give and receive, and its deeper meanings.
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Unique Family Tradition
Tell us about a unique tradition your family has and why it’s special to you.
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Japan’s KFC Christmas
Explore a character’s first Christmas in Japan, experiencing the popular tradition of a KFC Christmas dinner.
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Vista of Childhood Wonders
Write about a place from your childhood that you feel deeply connected to, and explore why this place holds such significance.
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Profit or Passion?
Analyze whether Valentine’s Day has shifted from a genuine celebration of love to a major marketing strategy.
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Spooky Spectres
Creating a spooky, Halloween inspired poem that taps into the ghoulish holiday spirit.
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Invent a Holiday
Imagine you have been given a chance to invent a new holiday. Write about what it would celebrate, when and how it would be observed.
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Thanksgiving Coffee Connection
You make an unexpected connection with a stranger over coffee during Thanksgiving.
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“Black Friday’s Phantom Shopper”
A local mall sees the mysterious appearance of a shopper every Black Friday who buys nothing but leaves behind puzzled store owners.
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Thanksgiving From Another’s Perspective
Imagine celebrating Thanksgiving from a non-American’s perspective.
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Gastronomic Gratitude
Write a letter of gratitude to the food items that make your November memorable.
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Holiday Melting Pot
Choose three national holidays from different countries and imagine a single celebration merging them all.
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Defining Freedom
What does freedom mean to you, and how is it symbolized in your country’s national holiday?
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Cultural Celebration
Describe a traditional holiday or festival in your country through the eyes of a first-time visitor.
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A Tapestry of Traditions
Describe an event where two different cultures celebrate the same occasion in their unique ways.
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Mother’s Day Reflections
Write a memoir piece about a Mother’s Day celebration that left a lasting impression on you.
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Easter Tale
Craft a creative fiction piece revolving around a unique Easter tradition or celebration.
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Treasured Holiday Traditions
Write about a specific Christmas tradition from your childhood that remains vivid in your memory.
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The Magic of Christmas Trees
Write about your earliest memory in relation to Christmas trees—trimming it, the scent, the struggles, and eventually seeing it lit up.
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The Christmas Spirit
Describe the transformation of a ‘Scrooge-like’ character after a Christmas Eve miracle.
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Manifesting Peace
Write about a Christmas Eve when you experienced a personal or familial conflict and imagine a miraculous resolution.
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Unique Traditions
Tell about a unique tradition in your family that brings you joy or has made a significant impact on you.
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Finding Myself in Spring Break
Describe a transformative experience you underwent during a Spring Break.
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Spring Break Savory Experiences
Narrate your experience trying out a local delicacy during your spring break holiday.
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The Road Less Traveled
Write about a unique, off-beat location you chose to spend your Spring Break.
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The Kindest Gesture
Recall an act of kindness somebody showed you in December or during the holiday season.
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Stepping into St. Patrick’s Shoes
Imagine a day in the life of St. Patrick and describe it from his perspective.
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Easter Day Preparations
Write about your experiences with the days leading up to an Easter gathering with your family.
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Carols and Cuisine
Devise a new Christmas tradition that blends music and cooking, the universal languages of love and celebration.
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Philanthropic Yuletide
Depict a new Christmas tradition centered around acts of charity and giving back to the community.
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Heralding a Heritage Holiday
Create and write about a new Christmas tradition that preserves elements of your cultural heritage.
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Candy Cane Crunch
Write about the taste and texture of a candy cane, drawing on detailed sensory descriptions.
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The Lost Carol
Write about the discovery of a new Christmas carol, which, when sung, causes strange and mysterious happenings.
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Christmas Ornament Enigma
Write about a mysterious Christmas ornament that appears on your Christmas tree which no one remembers buying.
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Struggles and Strengths in Christmas
Write from the perspective of a family member who displays exceptional strength or fortitude during the holiday season.
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Holiday Traditions
Write about your most cherished family traditions during Christmas and their significance.
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Space Station Santa
Describe how Santa Claus would deliver presents to children aboard a space station.
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Cosmic Christmas Tree
Imagine how you would decorate a Christmas tree in the zero-gravity environment of space.
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Stellar December Holidays
Describe how you would celebrate a traditional December holiday, like Christmas or Hanukkah, onboard a spaceship.