11+ ‘Winter solstice’ Writing Prompts
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Reflections on the Past Year
Write a personal reflection on the year that has passed, using the Winter Solstice as a metaphor.
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Lush Solstice
Imagine a version of Earth where Winter Solstice instead ushers in a wave of intense plant growth overnight.
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A Poem to Battle the Darkness
Compose a poem that speaks to your feelings, experiences and perspective on the longest night of the year.
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Fire Bearer
Invent a story about a character whose job is to keep a fire burning through the entire Winter Solstice night.
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Celestial Celebration
Create a culture that celebrates the winter solstice in a unique way revolving around an astronomical tradition.
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Journey to the North Star
Write a story where your character embarks on a journey guided by the North Star during the winter solstice.
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Gifts From the Cosmos
Imagine an unprecedented astronomical event happening on the night of the Winter Solstice. What happens and how does it affect…
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Sunset and Sunrise Contemplations
Write a story about someone who witnesses both the sunset of the shortest day, and sunrise of the longest night.
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Everlasting Winter Night
Narrate a tale around an enchantment that sends a small town into an eternal winter night.
