35+ ‘Santa Claus’ Writing Prompts
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Santa Claus’ Day Off
Imagine a day when Santa Claus decides to take a day off during the busy holiday season. Write about his…
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Santa Claus – Truth or Fiction
Write a story from the perspective of a child who is trying to figure out if Santa Claus is real.
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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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Santa’s Unexpected Visit
Imagine catching a glance of Santa Claus from your window on a cold Christmas night.
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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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Elusive Wish List
You are the only person who knows where everyone’s lost wish lists end up – tell their stories.
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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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Gift From Santa’s Sack
Describe a gift you received from Santa Claus as a child that still holds a significant place in your heart.…
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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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Christmas Merriment
Write a letter to Santa Claus, describing how you’ve been good this year and what you’d want for Christmas.
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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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Santa’s Pen Pal
Imagine Santa Claus receiving a letter from a child that is not like any other he has ever received. What…
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Santa Behind the Scenes
Write a story that explores what Santa Claus does the other 364 days of the year.
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Reimagine Santa’s Origin
Investigate the origins of Santa Claus and reimagine his story for a modern audience.
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Santa’s Apprentice
Imagine being chosen as Santa Claus’ apprentice. How would your vision and practices differ from the man in red?
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Santa’s Screen Test
Santa Claus decides to reboot a popular Christmas movie but with a twist – he’s the lead character. What plot…
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Apostrophe Adventure
Write a letter to Santa Claus explaining what you and a friend want for Christmas.
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Santa’s Perspective Chronicle
Take on the first-person perspective of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve night.
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Space Station Santa
Describe how Santa Claus would deliver presents to children aboard a space station.
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Holiday Mix-Up
Write a story where two holiday characters from different celebrations are mistaken for each other.
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Santa’s New Diet
Imagine Santa Claus has decided to go on a diet this Christmas. How does this affect Christmas Eve?
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The Evolution of Holiday Symbols
Investigate the evolution of a pervasive holiday symbol in a particular culture.
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The Haunted Hearths
Describe a haunted Christmas house and the spirits that dwell there, instead of a typical Santa Claus visit.
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Global Santa Lore
Detail a story from another culture about Santa Claus or a similar Christmastime figure.
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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…
