Write a story about a family (biological or found) coming together for Christmas.

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“Christmas Lost, Christmas Found” by Catherine Sonnier

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Two Christmases were lost during Covid19, partly due to the virus, mostly due to family disagreements, disdain, disconnectedness, remorse, aching sadness, and addiction. It wasn't that long ago, I remember feeling estranged from family and friends. Corona Virus presented itself as an unwanted guest in 2019, restricting family gatherings and celebrations. My mother, 82 years of age, had contracted Covid, and thankfully survived. Christmas was somewhat depressing since my mother wasn't allowed visitors. Alzheimers didn't allow her to fu...

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“Sparkling Moments ” by Dayana 다야나

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Inside Amabelle head, she thought that this is the best Christmas that she has ever celebrates within he miserable 19 years of life. She will remember this 25th December till the day death called for her. Once in Old England live an orphan girl in a rundown orphanage downtown. She has been there ever since she could crawl, the only thing that she knew that a proof of her parents did not want to abandoned her is the little fortune of a will that her parents gave her entrusting it to the caretaker to hand it down fully to her once she is 18...

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“THE UNEXPECTED GUEST ( UNEXPECTED CHRISTMAS)” by Mara Masolini

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THE UNEXPECTED GUEST( CHRISTMAS UNEXPECTED) Theirs was little to say it was an extended family. Lucy and Albert had married very young and had two children, Daniel and Carol. They had divorced in their early thirties. Lucy had married Therese and had two other children, Tony and Luce. Albert had married Frank and they too started a family. Using the rented womb they had two children, Rosamunde and Telesio. Meanwhile, Carol and Daniel also had children with their respective partners. When they all got together, theirs was more ...

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“Katie's Christmas” by Jeannette Miller

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Katie stared at the steering wheel of her dark green 1980 BMW 320i contemplating whether she should continue with the annual Christmas charade of being happy and witty with family members she rarely saw or start the car and take off back to her apartment in the city, get into her pajamas, and watch movies and eat junk food all day. The answer was an easy one; however, she knew if she didn’t make an appearance, there would be endless calls from her mother informing her of how disappointed everyone was that she didn’t show. We can’t disappoin...

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“A Swiss Surprise ” by Hannah Reed

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The jet smelled of decadent black currant and sandalwood, per request of Mr. Galmont. As a man who assiduously prided himself on all things sophisticated and exclusive, it was essential that his Gulfstream smell as expensive as he was. His time was valuable, especially around the holidays. I knew this because I was his personal flight attendant and assistant, taking ample notes of his phone calls and who he would bill for his insight and expertise on financial matters. He offered major business moguls financial help after selling his multi m...

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“Unauthorized Celebration” by Patricia Merewether

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I'm seated here, with twelve strangers, at a table covered with a faded red cloth, set with antique dishes and cutlery. Three candles flicker constantly, and most of us don't know or remember why. The food is good, made with ancient ingredients that are hard to come by and expensive, so the portions are small. Most of it is too salty or sweet for my tastes, but the recipes must be followed. It all started in 2022, long before my time when religious celebrations were still safe and legal. So, we now call this our 'Winter Gathering' and s...

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“Merry Christmas” by Lonnie Larson

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“You’ve seen that girl, Brenda Sullivan from school? Well, I want you to get to know her and see if you can’t get her to like me,” Terry stated.“You mean that weirdo Goth girl that’s always wearing black, leather outfits? You crushing on her. I mean, yeah, she’s pretty but all that black makeup, it’s a bit much,” Lilian commented.“Yeah, maybe I am. So. Promise that you’ll at least try,” he stated.“Okay. I’ll get close to her and see what I can do. But you gotta know that she’s the one that has to like you too. If she doesn’t. Then I do...

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“Dad's Last Christmas” by Ralph Emery Barhydt

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Dad’s Last Christmas My dad just died. He was supposed to die at Christmas, but things happened. Good things. He still died of cancer but he had an extra 9 months that was good for all of us. It was a bit bizarre and certainly unexpected. My mom, my sister, and I were all estranged from Dad and simply expected to hear that he had died in the VA hospital. Like I said, things happened. My parents were not divorced but they were separated and lived in different houses. Dad just became irascible, too much so. He never physically beat Mom, bu...

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“Sarah's Family Sitcom: Holiday Special” by Jarrel Jefferson

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I love my family for exactly twenty-three minutes, excluding commercial breaks. Across my face, fragmented footage of each cast member, all of us clumsy and smiling. A catchy jingle tunes out my screaming, and no one can see the terror popping from my eyes as I realize I cannot escape THE CHRISTMAS EPISODE. It is a cold, snowy winter morning, and I am wearing a t-shirt and jeans. I am rigid yet my body shivers. I hug myself with little relief, yet it is my best effort against the freezing winds stabbing my skin. Dad shuffles on-screen th...

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“Christmas Eden” by Eileen Hartles

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CHRISTMAS EDEN This may have been the worst idea ever. You don't pull together a group of adults who barely know each other and pretend to be a family again. It's ridiculous. I had moved out of the house when I was 15. I just couldn't deal with the abuse and neglect from my so-called parents. They didn't care one bit about us 8 kids. We truly meant nothing to them; except a few extra dollars from the government. We scrounged for nibbles of food, taking apples off of our neighbor's trees, nicking bread off of a deli...

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“Our First Christmas Together” by Mary Ann Ford

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With Christmas only two days away, the Lawrence household was beyond chaotic. Mrs. Lawrence and her sister were out shopping for those last few Christmas gifts and without them 18-year-old Jase was having quite a time keeping his young cousins in check. Being an only child, he was unaccustomed to such a laborious workout as this. Playing basketball was one thing, dealing with screaming little kids running in circles around him was entirely another.None too soon the door was pushed open, and the two women blew in with the snow. Bags of gifts ...

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“A Christmas Wish...” by Simone Lilly

Submitted to Contest #178

It was a beautiful fall afternoon in Baltimore, and Shy, a registered nurse, had the day off. She loved living here, and so close to the park too, especially during this time of the year when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. As she reflected, she sat down on a bench in the park, thinking about her family back home. Shy, newly married missed her family dearly, she hadn’t seen them in two years. Shortly after she had graduated, she had gotten a job offer that she just could not resist. So, after...

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“A Forest Green Christmas” by Kiernan Souto

Submitted to Contest #178

Lena Anderson lived along the Hudson River, not too far outside Westchester County. Late Autumn was her favorite time of year when the ambient yellows and oranges turned to deep citrus. It was the transition from holiday to holiday. The city was hustling and flamboyant, which is partly why she left for quieter countryside. Snow had already fallen at least twice this week and another storm wasn’t too far off. A knock on the door awoke Lena from her sleep. She opened her eyes to her wrinkled white comforter and her chocolate lab Milo perche...

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“ The Santa‐Claus Scandal” by Yasmeen Owens

Submitted to Contest #178

It is the night of Christmas Eve, and my family and I gather in the living room, where the walls are adorned with Christmas decorations and a Christmas tree in the corner of the room, with the glass angel as the tree topper. I’m watching the classic holiday movie, Santa Claus, featuring Tim Allen (a film that I have watched at least thirty-six times). I was around ten-year-old. My family members are sitting on the couch, telling stories. I feel a presence beside me. I look up and see my cousin Evan sitting on my left side as I rest on the th...

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“Once Upon a Christmas Eve” by Leonard Eckhaus

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Once upon a Christmas eve, Strangers came together. And sharing in each other’s dreams, Their lives were changed forever. Once Upon A Christmas Eve This is based on a true story about how my wife Linda and I, along with two complete strangers, each with their own compelling need to get home to their families for Christmas, shared in a bit of magic, an enchanted moment, all on a Christmas eve many years ago. There is a Yiddush word, Bashert, meaning destiny, as in God’s will, or ‘meant to be’. And for these strangers, two Jewish, tw...

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Write a story about a family (biological or found) coming together for Christmas.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 44 stories

“Christmas Lost, Christmas Found” by Catherine Sonnier

“Sparkling Moments ” by Dayana 다야나

“THE UNEXPECTED GUEST ( UNEXPECTED CHRISTMAS)” by Mara Masolini

“Katie's Christmas” by Jeannette Miller

“A Swiss Surprise ” by Hannah Reed

“Unauthorized Celebration” by Patricia Merewether

“Merry Christmas” by Lonnie Larson

“Dad's Last Christmas” by Ralph Emery Barhydt

“Sarah's Family Sitcom: Holiday Special” by Jarrel Jefferson

“Christmas Eden” by Eileen Hartles

“Our First Christmas Together” by Mary Ann Ford

“A Christmas Wish...” by Simone Lilly

“A Forest Green Christmas” by Kiernan Souto

“ The Santa‐Claus Scandal” by Yasmeen Owens

“Once Upon a Christmas Eve” by Leonard Eckhaus

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story that takes place over the eight nights of Hannukah.

Set your story at a work holiday party,

Write about a cynical character realizing they do have something to celebrate after all.

Write a story about an unconventional holiday tradition.

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