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You are here: Home / Christmas / 6 Word Holiday Memoir Contest

6 Word Holiday Memoir Contest

We are trying a new contest. Really we are looking for amazing writing to fill our print issue. These types of contests generally bring us excellent writing that fills our margins and moves our readers. This is our 6 Word Holiday Memoir Contest. The idea is simple, sum up one of your best holiday memories in just 6 words. You can also sum up your holiday season or tradition in 6 words.

Generally you will see these types of 6 word memoirs in schools or even in therapy. They are used for all kinds of reasons, but can be a very powerful pieces of writing. We are looking for pieces that move us. I know this contest will be hard to judge. I hope to include as many of these in our digital print issue as possible. If you want more information about the 6 word memoir, please watch this Ted talk by Larry Smith a founder and key player in encouraging people to write these memoirs.

 

 

Anyway quick rules:

  • Must be 6 words, no more, no less.
  • Must address the holidays in some way
  • Must be “moving”
  • You can enter as many times as you like
  • Memoir must be written in the comment
  • Must be original
  • Deadline December 20, 2021

Prizes:

  • Publication on our site and digital and print issue
  • Promoted on social networks
  • Featured as the winner on our website.

I have high hopes for this contest. Please have fun with it, and make them as moving and has filled with holiday spirit as possible. Sad memoirs are ok too. Leave your memoir in a comment below.

Good luck!

 

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  1. @soulauthoress says

    November 5, 2021 at 7:25 am

    Stringing popcorn, hot chocolate, family love…

    Reply
  2. Mike says

    November 5, 2021 at 9:57 am

    Missing home, blizzard diner, crying hotel…

    Reply
  3. Lorna Wood says

    November 5, 2021 at 10:33 am

    Froot Loop garland and happy girls .

    Reply
  4. Lorna Wood says

    November 5, 2021 at 10:36 am

    Putting up a stocking for her fiancé.

    Reply
    • Lorna Wood says

      November 5, 2021 at 10:38 am

      Sorry. Too many words. I’ll try again.

      Reply
      • admin says

        November 5, 2021 at 11:41 am

        I did that several times lol.

        Reply
  5. Lorna Wood says

    November 5, 2021 at 10:39 am

    Filling a stocking for her fiancé.

    Reply
  6. Ellen O’Donnell says

    November 5, 2021 at 3:45 pm

    wedgewood China, once cherished, now dusty

    Reply
  7. genie says

    November 5, 2021 at 6:13 pm

    my lost dog found on Christmas eve

    Reply
  8. Genie Nakano says

    November 5, 2021 at 6:45 pm

    Found a new way to live

    Reply
  9. Jessica Miskelly says

    November 9, 2021 at 7:11 pm

    Crackers! Laughing matter now silent memory.

    Reply
  10. Jessica Miskelly says

    November 9, 2021 at 7:12 pm

    Pudding and word games. People missing.

    Reply
  11. Kenny says

    November 9, 2021 at 9:47 pm

    Beer after beer, now Christmas, Wasted.

    Reply
  12. Kenny says

    November 9, 2021 at 9:50 pm

    Holidays said man, I gave five.

    Reply
  13. Kenny says

    November 9, 2021 at 9:53 pm

    Prayers said, candles lit. Tree glimmering.

    Reply
  14. Kenny says

    November 9, 2021 at 9:55 pm

    Lonely. Awaiting friends enjoying the holiday.

    Reply
  15. Kenny says

    November 9, 2021 at 10:02 pm

    Christmas, too lonely to get together.

    Reply
  16. Kenny says

    November 9, 2021 at 10:03 pm

    Holiday snow fall, I Am lucky.

    Reply
  17. Kenny says

    November 9, 2021 at 10:08 pm

    Holidays with one missing, is unbearable.

    Reply
  18. Fabio Sassi says

    November 9, 2021 at 11:27 pm

    Cookies freed themselves from Xmas tree.

    Reply
  19. Catherine Lanser says

    November 10, 2021 at 4:56 am

    Christmas tree on a hospital nightstand.

    Reply
  20. Vennessa Scholtz says

    November 10, 2021 at 5:37 am

    Christmas you came,
    Easter you left.

    Reply
  21. Vennessa Scholtz says

    November 10, 2021 at 7:16 am

    Trees, tinsel, gold
    None to hold

    Reply
  22. Vennessa Scholtz says

    November 10, 2021 at 7:27 am

    Lights, baubles, love
    Christmas is enough.

    Reply
  23. Kristina says

    November 12, 2021 at 11:26 am

    My depression causes isolation this Christmas

    Reply
  24. Chantelle Flores says

    November 12, 2021 at 5:39 pm

    Rattling dice; Christmas Yahtzee by candlelight.

    Reply
  25. Chris Smith says

    November 13, 2021 at 7:20 am

    No tree with gifts, missing you

    Reply
  26. E. Kathleen says

    November 16, 2021 at 1:42 pm

    Lightning twice chose our Christmas tree.

    Reply
  27. Mendo says

    November 18, 2021 at 7:33 am

    Mom passes days before, saddens Holidays.

    Reply
  28. Elena Nix says

    November 20, 2021 at 12:13 am

    unconditional love, gift-wrapped with wagging tail

    Reply
  29. Barbara Terao says

    November 27, 2021 at 6:35 pm

    Mom’s hair is back for Christmas.

    Reply
  30. Patriot says

    November 27, 2021 at 8:51 pm

    killer and I in foresttrap holidayover

    Reply
  31. Lynne Lefler says

    November 28, 2021 at 8:46 pm

    Covid cancels Christmas number two.

    Reply
  32. Stuart says

    November 28, 2021 at 10:22 pm

    Thanksgiving. Wayward son makes it home.

    Reply
  33. Stuart says

    November 29, 2021 at 12:03 pm

    Small artificial tree better than nothing

    Reply
  34. Edward says

    November 29, 2021 at 2:49 pm

    Grandma ‘s fruit cake soaked in wine

    Reply
  35. Prachi Jain says

    December 1, 2021 at 4:56 pm

    Excessive debate kills the holiday vibes

    Reply
  36. Prachi Jain says

    December 1, 2021 at 5:04 pm

    Holidays – An astounding multiplier of memories.

    Reply
  37. Stuart says

    December 2, 2021 at 10:17 am

    First time bread baking! Tasty sourdough!

    Reply
  38. Jayn says

    December 3, 2021 at 11:09 am

    Bubbly, gems, laughing, so many gifts

    Reply
  39. Jayn says

    December 3, 2021 at 11:11 am

    Sparkly snow twinkling lights happy children

    Reply
  40. Stuart says

    December 3, 2021 at 4:10 pm

    Great visit but alone again OK

    Reply
  41. Mary says

    December 4, 2021 at 1:27 pm

    Evergreen, fireside, baking. Fragrant Christmas love.

    Reply
  42. N. A. Battaglia says

    December 7, 2021 at 10:34 am

    Our first Christmas, as new parents.

    Reply
  43. Stuart says

    December 7, 2021 at 8:16 pm

    Post-Thanksgiving packed refrigerator is slowly emptied

    Reply
  44. Pat Stenglein says

    December 8, 2021 at 10:45 am

    Tree lights and presents before dawn

    Reply
  45. Stuart says

    December 9, 2021 at 12:50 pm

    Still leftover turkey but no gravy!

    Reply
  46. C.L. Charlesworth says

    December 12, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    Dying lady remembers her first Christmas.

    Reply
  47. Jen Schneider says

    December 14, 2021 at 11:32 pm

    Eyes twinkle above holiday themed masks.

    Reply
  48. Jen Schneider says

    December 16, 2021 at 1:32 pm

    New puppy sleeps under baby’s highchair.

    Reply
  49. Jen Schneider says

    December 16, 2021 at 1:51 pm

    Chop vegetables, stir soup, serve joy.

    Reply
  50. Angelyn says

    December 19, 2021 at 3:16 pm

    To be kissed under the mistletoe.

    Reply
  51. Jen Schneider says

    December 20, 2021 at 7:11 pm

    Child wipes counter with heirloom rag.

    Reply
  52. Jen Schneider says

    December 20, 2021 at 7:14 pm

    Cookie jar feasts on tiny hands.

    Reply
  53. admin says

    January 11, 2022 at 6:11 am

    We will be running another 6 word contest soon. This year the winner we went with was less sweet and more timely; So many of these entries are wonderful, and this was very hard! Our winner is:

    Prachi Jain “Excessive debate kills the holiday vibes”

    This entry seemed very current and with the times. Congratulations!

    Reply

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