#178: Happy Holidays
It's that time of year again! Whether you're observing a particular holiday, or simply raising a glass to making it through another year in one piece, December is a time for reflection, celebration, and taking stock. This week's prompts are, naturally, a nod to the season — and all the fun it can bring!
As much as we love the holidays, they can also be a difficult time for many; so no matter how you're celebrating this year, we hope that these prompts can provide you with a little festive escapism. Happy holidays, writers!
This week's prompts
Write a story about a family (biological or found) coming together for Christmas.
Christmas
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44 stories
Write a story that takes place over the eight nights of Hannukah.
Holiday
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5 stories
Set your story at a work holiday party,
Holiday
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35 stories
Write about a cynical character realizing they do have something to celebrate after all.
Character
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47 stories
Write a story about an unconventional holiday tradition.
Holiday
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52 stories
Stories
“Seven Cliches Over Christmas” by Scott Christenson
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“Happy 1992” by Grace Solo
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“Soar” by Rama Shaar
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“Labyrinth ” by Roxanne J. Black
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“Bea and Bertie” by Mary Lehnert
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“21 Century Christmas party ” by Sam Smith
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“All a Good Night” by Kyle Bennett
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“Magnet in the Air” by Suma Jayachandar
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“A Festive Fete to Remember” by Palak Shah
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“THE CHRISTMAS POEM” by Susan Catucci
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“You Can’t Choose Them” by Paul Michael Winters
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“When the Shamash Burns Out” by Talia Stier
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“Night of the Trees” by Tamar Shapiro-Tamir
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“Trigger Warning” by John K Adams
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“A Christmas Feast” by Ralph Aldrich
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$250
Prize money
183
Contest entries
62
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Dec 30, 2022 EST
Won by Molly Kelash 🏆
Title: Marie Antoinette
Submissions must be between 1,000 - 3,000 words and will be approved and published on Reedsy Prompts within 7 days of the contest closing.
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