365+ ‘Holiday’ Writing Prompts
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Celebrating December Traditions
Write about a family tradition that your family only does in December.
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Grandma’s Easter Recipe
Write about a beloved Easter food tradition from your grandmother and delve into details about how it adds to the holiday’s charm.
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Magical Christmas Morning
Describe the most memorable Christmas morning you’ve ever experienced and explain why it was special.
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Thanksgiving Traditions
Write about an unusual Thanksgiving tradition your family has and how it came about.
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Finding Warmth in the Cold
Reflect upon an instance where winter brought you an unexpected joy or warmth in the midst of its cold.
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Earth Day Celebration
How would you plan a special holiday to celebrate Earth Day in your town? Who would be invited and what activities would take place?
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Easter Feast Essentials
Choose a traditional Easter food item from a specific culture, describe its preparation process, and convey its symbolism.
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Easter Ritual Reflection
Write about an Easter tradition you or your culture follows and how it shapes your understanding of the holiday.
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Easter Traditions Unleashed
Write about your most memorable Easter tradition and how it influenced your view of the holiday.
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Skiing on Christmas Eve
Write about an experience or story where characters spent Christmas Eve on the ski slopes.
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Coping with the Crowds
Write about the strategies you adopt to deal with the crowds during holiday shopping.
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Unexpected Encounter
Create a fictional story about a chance meeting with a stranger during holiday shopping.
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Holiday Hustle and Bustle
Describe the individual scenes, sensations and interactions that make up a day of holiday shopping.
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Thanksgiving Reflections
Write about a Thanksgiving memory that is important to you and the feelings it brings up.
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Magical Christmas Dinner
Imagine your ideal Christmas dinner, detailing all the people present, the food, decorations, and feelings.
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Yuletide Morning
Describe waking up on a Christmas morning that you consider to be the perfect Christmas. Feel the excitement, the warm wishes, and the joy of the perfect holiday.
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Cultural Spotlight: St. Patrick’s Day
Reflect on what St. Patrick’s Day means to you and how it is celebrated in your community.
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Celebrations Around the World
Write about a holiday celebrated in a different culture and how it’s different or similar to ones you celebrate.
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Furry Fellowship
Describe a scenario where the Easter Bunny teams up with other holiday figures like Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy to save Easter.
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The Christmas Spirit Realm
What if the Christmas Spirit isn’t just an idea, but a whole magical world? Write a narrative about your journey there.
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A Christmas World Beyond the Stars
Write a tale set on a distant planet where inhabitants celebrate “Saturnalia,” a Christmas-like festival.
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Journeying Through Memory Lane
Write about a place that has particular significance to you from your past.
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A Priceless Memory
Write about an event or experience that had great emotional value but little financial expenditure.
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Holiday Heart-to-Heart
Imagine a conversation between two holiday symbols (like the Christmas tree and Menorah or Easter Bunny and Valentine’s Cupid).
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The Unwanted Present
Write about receiving a holiday gift you absolutely did not want and the ensuing comedy that arises.
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Unearthing Forgotten Traditions
Write a story involving an ancient or less-known holiday tradition, bringing it to life and giving it a modern spin.
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Table for One
Write a story where the protagonist spends the holidays alone and creates a novel and meaningful way to celebrate.
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The Luminous Festival
Describe a holiday festival that didn’t go as planned yet turned out to be one of your best memories.
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A Gift That Meant More
Write about a holiday gift that seemed insignificant at first but grew to have profound meaning.
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Reliving a Family Tradition
Recall a cherished family tradition and write about the emotions and memories associated with it.
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Feast of Memories
Pen down a poem depicting a memorable holiday meal and the sentiments associated with it.
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Festive Rituals
Write about a traditional holiday or festival your family celebrates and the rituals associated with it.
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Voyage Into New Territory
Narrate your first family vacation or major event with your blended family.
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Chronicles of Family Trips
Write about a memorable family trip or holiday that involved your large extended family.
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Tapestry of Traditions
Describe a unique tradition, ritual or holiday in your family and its origin.
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Sensational Celebrations
Talk about a family tradition that is tied to a specific celebration or holiday in your family.