441+ ‘Tradition’ Writing Prompts
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Enchanted Folk Life
Write a fairy tale based on an existing piece of folklore from a culture other than your own.
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Festival of Colors
Describe a day at the joyful Festival of Colors. How are the streets and people dressed up?
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Political Halloween
Draw inspiration from the Watergate Scandal, which led to Richard Nixon’s resignation on October 8, 1974, and write a mysterious political thriller.
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Royal Dilemma
Create a narrative from the perspective of a royal figure forced to choose between joining India or Pakistan during the partition.
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Folklore Reimagined
Rewrite the history of four-leaf clovers. How would you explain their magical significance in an alternate universe?
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Iron Age Politics
Imagine being a leader in an Iron Age society. What changes would you implement and how would you convince your tribe?
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Space Station Santa
Describe how Santa Claus would deliver presents to children aboard a space station.
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Stellar December Holidays
Describe how you would celebrate a traditional December holiday, like Christmas or Hanukkah, onboard a spaceship.
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Cyber Santa
Write about a futuristic society where AI has taken over. How would artificial intelligence celebrate Christmas?
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Steampunk Christmas
Envision a steampunk universe where Christmas is celebrated with Victorian-era aesthetics and technology.
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Post-Apocalyptic Christmas
What if Christmas happened in a post-apocalyptic world? How would survivors celebrate it?
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Alien Christmas
Imagine if Christmas was celebrated by an alien civilization. How would they interpret and celebrate the holiday?
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Mythic New Year’s Night
Imagine celebrating a New Year’s Eve where mythological creatures join the revelry.
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New Year, Alternate Universe
Imagine celebrating New Year’s Day on a different planet, and write about the unique customs, activities, and environment.
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December Street Art
Imagine your city organizes a unique December tradition – painting murals with frozen paint.
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Sinister Rituals
Develop a story about a town where an ancient, sinister ritual must be performed every year to avoid catastrophic consequences.
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Our Very Own School Festival
Conceptualize a school-wide festival to celebrate the end of the semester.
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A Forgotten Tradition Revived
Write a story around your character discovering and reviving a lost holiday tradition.
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Reflecting on Holiday Traditions
Pen down your most noteworthy family tradition that is intrinsic to the holidays, and portray its significance in your life.
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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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Celebrations Across Borders
Write about a cultural or national holiday celebration that you’ve participated in outside of your own culture.
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Holiday Traditions Around the World
Research and write about a unique holiday tradition that is celebrated in another part of the world.
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Forgotten Feast
Imagine a traditional holiday feast from a century ago, and describe what might be on the table.
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Back To the Roots
Write about how the New Year was celebrated in the ancient civilization of your choice.
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Nostalgic Family Histories
Write about a memorable family event or tradition that has been passed down through generations.
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Holiday Traditions
Write about one holiday tradition in your family that has remained constant over the years.
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The Food Gratitude List
List your top 5 favourite healthy foods and elaborate on why you appreciate them.
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The Malevolent Mistletoe
Create a chilling Christmas narrative about a mistletoe that carries a dark secret or a curse.
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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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The Lost Tradition
Write a story about an old Halloween tradition forgotten by all but initiated again by a stranger.
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Thankful for Thanksgiving Traditions
Write about your favorite Thanksgiving tradition and why it fills you with gratitude.
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Gratitude for Fall Traditions
Write about a tradition you celebrate during the fall and why you’re thankful for it.
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The Ghost Prom
Create a story revolving around a yearly tradition where on the night of the prom, ghosts of former prom kings and queens return to host a parallel spectral prom.
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The Spirited Mascot
Create a story about a high school mascot who is supposedly haunted by the ghost of a previous student known for their school spirit.
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Cultural Spectres
Write a narrative detailing ghostly tales that are uniquely tied to a specific culture or tradition.
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Chaotic Christmas Traditions
Picture your family attempting to start a creative new Christmas tradition that doesn’t go as planned.
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Heirloom Seeds
Write a fictional tale about an ancient heirloom vegetable seed passed down generations.
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Magical Mistletoe Moment
In a fantasy realm, write about a magical mistletoe that grants a wish of finding true love.
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Menorah in the Moonlight
Imagine a Hanukkah celebration in an unexpected setting, like a moon colony or a deep-sea fortress.
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The Lost Heritage
Explore the journey of a teen who discovers a hidden or forgotten aspect of their family’s past.
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Veil of Geishas
Craft a tale about a geisha in Kyoto’s Gion district who dreams of a different life.
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Samurai Code
Write a story about a young samurai struggling to live up to the Bushido code.
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Lineage Legacy
Imagine a world where a female superhero is grappling with taking over the family’s superhero lineage from her mother.
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Beachside Rejuvenation
Write about the history of beach vacations and the associated summer rituals.
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Exploring Midsummer Magic
Write about the historical ritual of Midsummer Eve and its ancient significance.
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Bloodless Revolution
Write about a society of vampires deciding to renounce their blood-drinking ways.
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Alternate Dimension Doorway
Write about finding a doorway that leads to a dimension where magic is the norm and science is the superstition.
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Awaken the Ancestor
Reflect on a story where a vampire family must awaken their oldest living ancestor for guidance on a serious threat.
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Thanksgiving Traditions
Write about your favorite family tradition that you participate in every Thanksgiving.
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Legacies Left Behind
Write about a family heirloom or tradition that holds strong sentimental value.
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Family Traditions
Write about a unique tradition in your family and describe why it is special to you.
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Family Valentine Traditions
Write about a special Valentine’s Day tradition your family has or had while you were growing up.
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Rituals and Traditions
Write about one family tradition that is unique to your family and why it is essential.
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Sanctity of the Shamrock
Write about the significance of the shamrock in Irish tradition and its importance to faith.
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Haunted by Banshees
Imagine your family’s reaction to sighting a Banshee, a mythical figure in Irish folklore.
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Understanding Lent Traditions
Write about a specific Lent tradition you or your family observes and how it impacts you.
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Exploring Culture, Exploring Self
Write about one cultural tradition your family observes. How does this tradition contribute to your understanding of your identity?
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Trial by Pumpkin
Compose a terrifying twist on a beloved October tradition, such as pumpkin carving.
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Parade of the Past
Describe a historically significant holiday parade you have been a part of, witnessed, or learned about.
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Groundhog Day Wonder
Craft a story based around Groundhog Day foreshadowing an unusual event for the upcoming year.
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Celebrating Chinese New Year
Write about how you or someone else celebrates Chinese New Year in your culture.
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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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Easter Through Another’s Eyes
Write about an Easter tradition you have learnt about that was unique to a friend or acquaintance’s household.