50 Christmas Writing Prompts to Spark Your Creative Spirit
The holiday season is a joyful and meaningful time of the year for contemplation and creativity; a chance to compose festive stories and imaginative content. It is the time for writers to capture the true meaning of Christmas and help spin magical and heartwarming stories.
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Below are 50 Christmas writing prompts, ideal for inspiring adult writers or providing kids with fun, and intentional, seasonal writing activities- either by designing a a “63-days to Christmas” game, or for you to use individually.
1. The Christmas Wish
If you could ask for one thing this Christmas, what would it be and why?
2. A Letter to Santa
Write a letter to Santa discussing how your year has gone and what you would like for Christmas.
3. The Lost Ornament
Write a story about a cherished Christmas decoration that mysteriously goes missing, and how it is later found.
4. Christmas in Space
How might astronauts celebrate Christmas on the International Space Station?
5. The Talking Snowman
Write a story about building a snowman that magically comes to life, and lots of adventures that you share together.
6. A Christmas Miracle
Write a story about a Christmas Eve miracle that brings a community together.
7. The Elf's Diary
Put yourself in the shoes of one of Santa’s elves and write a diary entry about a busy day in the workshop.
8. Christmas in the Future
Imagine what Christmas will look like 100 years from now. What has remained the same and what has changed?
9. The Reindeer's Secret
Write a story from the perspective of one of Santa’s reindeer who has a special secret talent.
10. A Christmas Surprise
Write about someone making plans for a meaningful and heartfelt surprise for their family on Christmas Day.
11. The Gingerbread House Mystery
Write a holiday mystery about a life-sized gingerbread house appearing overnight.
12. Christmas Under the Sea
How would sea creatures celebrate Christmas if they could?
13. The Nutcracker's Adventure
Create an innovative adventure for the Nutcracker, carrying on his story outside of the classic tale.
14. A Holiday Recipe
Develop a holiday-themed recipe from scratch and explain how it is made and enjoyed during the holidays.
15. The Christmas Tree's Point of View
Relate Christmas Day through the eyes of a decorated tree observing the Christmas celebration while families, friends and guests go about their celebrations.
16. Santa's New Helper
Picture Santa finding a new, unexpected helper. What is it and what does it do to help Santa?
17. A Christmas Carol Remix
Take a classic Christmas carol and make funny, creative lyrics.
18. The Holiday Time Capsule
Describe how to make a Christmas time capsule to open and enjoy 50 years from now. What would you choose to be included?
19. The Snow Globe World
Tell the story of a character who gets transported inside the cold weather, snowy world inside a snow globe.
20. Christmas at the Library
Imagine being lockdown inside a library on Christmas Eve- what magical things might happen?
21. The DIY Christmas
Think about being locked in a library on Christmas Eve, what kind of surprises can happen in the library full of books?
22. The Polar Express 2.0
Tell the story of the holiday season from a pet’s perspective, what are their dreams, hopes and wishes?
23. A Pet's Christmas Wish
Describe a neighborhood competition for the best Christmas decorations, who is the winner and what happens along the way?
24. The Christmas Lights Contest
Create a story about a Secret Santa gift accidentally leads to a life-changing discovery.
25. The Secret Santa Revelation
Research and write about Christmas traditions in another country and how do that tradition compare to your own?
26. Christmas in a Different Culture
Write a story about group who is plotting to steal a famous Christmas artifact, will they be successful?
27. The Holiday Heist
Write a story about how a sudden snowstorm changes a family’s Christmas Eve plans in unplanned ways.
29. The Magical Advent Calendar
Write a story about an advent calendar where every door opens to a new magical place, what sort of places are behind each door?
30. The Christmas Play Disaster
Share a funny story about a school play at Christmas that goes completely off the rails.
31. A Time-Traveling Christmas
Go back to witness the very first Christmas. What would you see, hear and feel?
32. The Christmas Truce
Write about a Christmas Day ceasefire in a war, and the bonds that form unexpectedly between the two sides.
33. The Holiday Baking Contest
Describe the competition and drama of a Christmas baking contest with serious stakes!
34. The Christmas Ghost
Write a ghost story that takes place at Christmas, then ends with a heartwarming twist.
35. The Missing Christmas Star
Tell the story of a town searching for their Christmas tree star just a few days before Christmas.
36. Santa's Retirement
Imagine if Santa finally decides to hang up the boots. Who will take over?
37. The Christmas Wish Gone Wrong
Write a story about a Christmas wish that brings unexpected—and potentially chaotic—results.
38. The Elf's Big Secret
Write a story about an elf who is hiding a big secret from Santa and the North Pole.
39. A Christmas Without Technology
Write a story about an elf who is hiding a big secret from Santa and the North Pole.
40. The Reindeer Rebellion
Picture a Christmas where all technology we use stops working for one day. How would a family adapt and celebrate?
41. The Christmas Market Adventure
Santa’s reindeer go on strike—how do you save Christmas?
42. The Holiday Swap
Imagine a Christmas market that opens only once a year, and you get lost in it. What glories could you find?
43. The Christmas Detective
Write about two families who come from different cultures swapping holiday traditions. What do they learn from each other?
44. The Enchanted Christmas Carol
Create a mystery that has a holiday-themed detective who has to solve a puzzling crime.
45. A Christmas Robot
Create a Christmas song that creates characters of the carol into real life. What do they do with today’s realities?
46. The Holiday Gift Exchange
Imagine a new techy robot that is made for preparing all the things for Christmas, but when it malfunctions, it causes chaos and comedy, etc.
47. A Christmas Journey
Describe a gift exchange where each time people open a gift, it reveals something of substance from the giver’s life or story.
48. The Secret Life of being a Christmas Elf
Write a story about a family driving cross country to unite for the holidays. What challenges and joy does the family endure?
49. The Christmas Treasure Map
Imagine the secret lives of Santa’s elves when they are not busy making toys. What adventures do they get involved in?
50. A Magical Snowstorm
Imagine a magical snowstorm that had the power to change everything in the middle of a town, and turned it into a bright, festive holiday wonderland and a fairy tale.
Christmas Writing Prompts for Kids
For parents and educators, utilizing Christmas writing prompts in their everyday lessons is a fantastic way to make learning enjoyable and interesting to students. Many of the ideas for writing prompts are grade-appropriate for children and are also creative prompts, such as “The Talking Snowman”, “The Christmas Play Disaster” and many more.
Parents and children can work together to create happy, silly, goofy, or adventurous stories, all the while building on children’s imaginative capabilities. Writing prompts also help to support children’s writing and storytelling abilities which develops confidence in children’s writing skills.
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Final Thoughts
These Christmas writing prompts are a delightful way to inspire children’s creativity, whether for a fun activity for Christmas or simply as inspiring Christmas-themed stories. Writers can use this to gain new inspiration for their work related to Christmas, as well. Each prompt will help you tap into the spirit of the season and celebrate the act of storymaking.
So let your imagination run wild and be sure to share your stories with the ones you love. Who knows – you may have a new annual Christmas tradition!
