160 Christmas Writing Prompts

Welcome to the Most Wonderful Writing Season of the Year!

There’s something magical about December, isn’t there? The twinkling lights strung across snowy streets, the scent of cinnamon and pine filling the air, the sound of carols drifting from shop windows—Christmas wraps the world in wonder and invites us all to slow down, remember, and dream. Whether you’re curled up by a crackling fire with a mug of hot chocolate warming your hands, or you’re bundled up watching the first snowflakes fall, this is your season to tell stories that matter.

Inside this collection, you’ll find 160 Christmas writing prompts designed to spark your imagination and fill the page with holiday spirit. Some will make you laugh until your sides hurt—because let’s face it, Christmas chaos is half the fun. Others will tug at your heartstrings and remind you why this season feels different from all the rest. And a few? Well, a few might just transport you to places you’ve never been: haunted manors where ghosts join the carolers, futuristic workshops orbiting distant planets, or cozy cabins where strangers become family over a shared storm.

These prompts aren’t just questions—they’re invitations. Invitations to revisit your favorite childhood memories, to imagine what could be, to capture the sweetness (and occasional absurdity) of family traditions. Whether you’re writing about your grandma’s secret cookie recipe, a mall Santa with a mysterious past, or a snowman who comes to life with mischief on his mind, there’s a prompt here waiting just for you.

So grab your favorite pen, find your comfiest spot, and let the words flow like fresh snow. Write about the Christmas you remember, the Christmas you dream of, or the Christmas that exists only in your wildest imagination. These prompts are here to guide you, but the stories? Those belong entirely to you.

Welcome to the Christmas season—now let’s make some magic on the page.

Why Christmas Writing Prompts Matter (More Than You Think)

Let’s be honest—writing can feel like a chore sometimes, especially when you’re staring at a blank page with no idea where to start. But Christmas writing prompts? They’re different. They unlock something special inside us, something that’s been there all along but maybe got buried under stress, homework, or just the everyday grind of life. These prompts don’t demand perfection; they invite you—your memories, your humor, your heart—onto the page. And that’s where the magic happens.

For students, Christmas writing prompts are like a secret doorway into better writing skills without the pressure. When you’re writing about your uncle’s disastrous attempt at deep-frying a turkey or imagining Santa crash-landing on Mars, you’re not worried about thesis statements or five-paragraph essays. You’re just writing. And in that freedom, something incredible occurs: your voice gets stronger, your descriptions become richer, and your ideas flow more naturally. You’re practicing storytelling, building vocabulary, exploring different genres—all while having fun. It’s like sneaking vegetables into a chocolate cake. You’re learning, but it tastes like joy.

But here’s what makes Christmas writing prompts truly special: they lift spirits when we need it most. December can be complicated. For some, it’s pure magic—twinkling lights and warm hugs and everything merry and bright. For others, it’s lonelier, harder, weighted with loss or stress or memories that sting. Writing during this season gives us a place to put all those feelings, to sort through them, to reshape them into something we can hold. You can write yourself into the Christmas you wish you’d had, or you can honor the Christmas that was, messy and imperfect and real. Either way, the page holds space for you.

These prompts also connect us to something bigger than ourselves. When you write about a family tradition, you’re preserving it—turning a fleeting moment into something permanent. When you imagine a ghost joining the carolers or Santa learning to use TikTok, you’re adding your voice to centuries of Christmas storytelling. You become part of a tradition that stretches from Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to your grandmother’s handwritten recipe cards to the story you’re writing right now. That’s powerful. That matters.

So whether you’re a student looking to flex your creative muscles, someone seeking comfort during a difficult season, or just a person who loves the smell of hot chocolate and the sound of jingle bells, these prompts are for you. They’re not about perfect grammar or getting an A. They’re about remembering what makes you human—the laughter, the longing, the love, the light. And in a world that sometimes feels too dark or too loud or too fast, that’s the best gift writing can give.

Now grab that pen. Your story is waiting, and the fire’s still crackling.

What would you ask for if you could have one present this Christmas?
What is your favorite Christmas tradition? Why?
Who is the funniest relative that comes to your family’s Christmas celebrations? Write a funny story about them.
What is your favorite Christmas sweet treat? How would you describe it to someone who has never tried it?
What is the best Christmas gift you have ever received? Why was it so special?
What is your funniest childhood Christmas memory?
Describe what happens during your family’s Christmas celebrations from start to finish.
What is your favorite Christmas movie? Write a review explaining why you like it so much.
What Christmas traditions have you started with your family, friends or significant other? Why did you start them?
Do you do anything unusual or quirky to celebrate Christmas? What is it? Why do you do it?
What part of the Christmas season makes you feel nostalgic or sentimental? Why?
What Christmas songs or carols are you obsessed with this year? Why do you keep playing them over and over?
How would you reinvent/change the character of Santa Claus? What would he be like in your version?
Do you have any funny Elf on the Shelf stories? Write about your naughty elves.
What was the best Christmas gift you ever gave someone else? Why was it so meaningful?
If you could spend Christmas anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? Describe what your holiday would be like there.
Do you like giving or receiving Christmas gifts more? Explain why.
What is your favorite handmade gift you have received from someone? Why was it so special?
Write about your family’s unique holiday traditions. Where did they come from?
Describe your family’s Christmas decorations. Do you have a favorite one? What does it look like?
What was the most memorable white Christmas you’ve experienced? Describe the sights, smells, sounds, etc. that made it magical.
What Christmas destination is on your bucket list (e.g. seeing the tree in Rockefeller Center, visiting a European Christmas market)? Describe what the experience would be like.
Do you enjoy wrapping presents or do you find it to be a stressful chore? Explain why.
What Christmas treat do you bake every year without fail? Describe the recipe, tradition and why you make it annually.
Write about a special present you worked hard to create for someone. How did you make/prepare it and how did the recipient react?
What random act of kindness have you done or received around Christmas time? Write about how it impacted you and made you believe in the spirit of Christmas.
What tradition did your ancestors have around the holidays that you wish you still embraced today? Why?
Write about a magical Christmas light display you saw that filled you with awe and wonder. Describe the sights, sounds, smells and feelings of awe it ignited.
Do you have an ugly Christmas sweater with a funny story behind it? Explain the whole hilarious backstory.
What’s the biggest baking fail that has happened in your kitchen around Christmas time? Tell the story of the baking disaster.
When does the winter holiday season officially start for you? What date or event kicks it off in your opinion?
What Christmas gift have you stress purchased at the last minute that ended up being a total fail? Recreate the scenario.
Write about a Christmas when you were a kid that did not go according to plan. What chaos unfolded? How did you safe Christmas in the end?
Describe the most beautiful holiday church service you have attended. What sights, sounds and feelings of reverence made it magical?
Tell the story of a Christmas miracle or almost miracle that happened to you, your family or someone you know.
What is the funniest or most cringe-worthy Christmas card you have received over the years? Describe the scenario.
How does your family celebrate Christmas Eve differently than Christmas Day? Describe each day’s unique traditions.
What was the most delicious Christmas dinner you have enjoyed? Describe the venue, food, company and why it felt magical.
What is your funniest experience participating in a holiday performance or concert?
Tell the story of a Christmas gift fail from your past. What did you receive that totally missed the mark? How did you react when you opened it?
Describe your family’s Christmas tree decorating tradition from start to finish. Do you have any special ornaments?
What Christmas movies best capture the spirit of Christmas for you? Why?
Write about the person you admire most who was born on Christmas Day (e.g. Jesus, Isaac Newton, Clara Barton, Rod Serling, Sissy Spacek). Why are they inspiring?
What Christmas dessert do you look forward to eating every year? Describe it mouthwateringly.
Write a letter to Santa detailing your wildest, most hoped-for Christmas wishes. Really imagine you’ll get everything on your list! Go wild!
What Christmas books or short stories ignite your belief in Christmas magic and wonder? Summarize and describe your favorites.
Describe your most wonderful recent Christmas morning. Recapture all the magical feelings and delights as you relived that special day from start to finish.
What is your best tip, trick or hack for wrapping presents so they look gorgeous under the tree? Explain step-by-step.
Tell the story of a friend or family member who went over the top one Christmas to create a magical experience or gift for others. What did they do?
What is one poignant lesson you learned around Christmas time? What life-changing epiphany did the Christmas season reveal to you?
What is the funniest or most embarrassing Christmas outfit you have ever had to wear? Describe the scenario in detail.
What was the most special date you went on around Christmas time? Describe the romantic evening from start to finish.
Do you have any funny stories of pets causing chaos around the holidays? Tell the humorous tale.
Write about a time you faced hardship or sadness around Christmas. How did you keep the spirit of Christmas alive?
What is a heartwarming example of everyday hero you witnessed doing good deeds during the holidays? Tell their inspiring story.
What unusual Christmas gift became your most prized possession? Explain what it is and why it’s so special to you.
Describe the most impressive Christmas light display you have ever seen. Recapture the magical experience in detail.
What is your favorite Christmas scent? Describe how nostalgic aromas transport you back to cherished holiday memories.
Tell the story of how a stranger’s small act of kindness made your Christmas special one year.
What Christmas dessert are you famous for making in your family or friend circle? Share the recipe and your stellar kitchen skills.
Write about a special teacher who made learning festive around Christmas time. What did they do to make school magical?
What is one poignant conversation you had with a loved one around Christmas that you’ll always remember? Summarize the meaningful exchange.
Tell the story of a Christmas wish come true. Describe your euphoria when your dream gift, trip or experience finally happened one holiday season.
Describe the sights, sounds, smells and sensations of coziness during an idyllic snowed-in Christmas.
What Christmas joke or prank always cracks up you and your loved ones year after year? Share the humorous tradition.
Have you ever re-gifted a Christmas present? Tell the awkward yet hysterical story of regifting gone wrong.
Write about a time you performed an anonymous act of Christmas kindness for someone in need. What did you do for them?
What was the most magical Christmas engagement story you’ve witnessed? Describe the romantic, fairytale proposal.
Tell the story of the craziest Christmas party you ever attended or hosted. What wild shenanigans went down?
Write a glowing review of your all-time favorite Christmas film that you watch multiple times every holiday season without fail.
Describe the best white elephant gift exchange you have been a part of during Christmas time. What creative, quirky or downright silly gifts were exchanged?
Tell the sweet story of bonding with your grandparent or elderly relative around Christmas time. What lasting memory did you create together?
Write a detailed description of your fantasy perfect Christmas dinner from appetizers to dessert. Spare no mouthwatering detail!
What Christmas product fail cracked you up? Describe the hilariously useless, impractical or downright weird holiday purchase.
Tell the dramatic story of how you saved Christmas at the last minute by going above and beyond to get everything done just in time.
Describe the best Christmas market or festival you visited. Sights, sounds, smells and favorite finds that made it special.
What Christmas activity do you enjoy doing even though most people would consider it boring or mundane? Explain why you cherish this simple tradition.
Write about someone on your Christmas list who is truly impossible to buy gifts for year after year. Tell the humorous tale of buying for this tricky person!
Tell the story of a time weather almost ruined your holiday plans but you managed to save Christmas. Dramatic twists and turns!
What Christmas experience did you have this year that filled your heart with childlike wonder? Describe the magically nostalgic moment.
Write a glowing review of a Christmas play or theater performance you especially enjoyed and recommend to others.
Describe your family’s wacky tradition of reading a bizarre Christmas poem every year before dinner. Share the entire eccentric poem!
Tell the dramatic tale of a Christmas gift shipping mishap. Epic saga with a heartwarming conclusion!
Write a hilarious parody version or plot twist spin-off of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Get creative!
What is the most hilarious Christmas card photo fail someone in your circle has made over the years? Tell the whole cringe yet funny story.
Describe the best Secret Santa gift exchange you have participated in. What creative, clever or crazily generous gifts were given anonymously?
Tell the sweet story of a child whose handmade Christmas gift for someone expressed pure love. What did they lovingly make and why was it so touching?
Write about a time you completely butchered Christmas dinner. What cooking disasters ensued? How did you manage to save the meal?
What Christmas decoration could you just not live without? The emoji pillow, resin deer, narwhal tree topper? Describe what makes this quirky décor item so special.
Tell the dramatic tale of a time you ponied up the courage to finally confront a challenging relative who always ruined Christmas with their bad attitude. Cathartic climax!
Describe the best holiday parade you have attended. Floats, marching bands, giant balloons, festive costumes and jolly community spirit!
What is the most cringe-worthy Christmas event you have been dragged to? The visit to mall Santa, the office holiday luau, the Christmas-themed improv show? Tell the whole awkward tale!
Write a review of a quaint bed and breakfast that was the picture-perfect, magical setting for a cozy Christmas weekend getaway.
Tell the sweet story of making an elderly neighbor’s Christmas special one year with thoughtful acts of kindness. How did you brighten their holiday?
Describe the best Christmas carnival or festival you enjoyed. Twinkling lights, sweet treats, holiday music and memories made.
What Christmas TV special would you love see brought back and updated? Why does it fill you with nostalgia? Pitch your revival ideas!
Tell the dramatic tale of a Christmas calamity that turned into an unexpected blessing. Every setback paved the way for something even better!
Write a funny explanation of all the tacky Christmas sweaters in your “ugly sweater hall of fame” collection. Most outrageous fabrics, patterns and light-up reindeer noses!
What yummy Christmas cocktail or mocktail is your signature festive drink every holiday party season? Describe your brilliant invention!
Tell the sweet story of a child’s handmade gift that became your most treasured Christmas decoration for years to come. Pure love in craft form!
A magic spell brings a snowman to life on Christmas Eve. Write his adventures exploring the human world.
Santa loses his magical toy sack a week before Christmas. Write his frantic, globe-trotting adventures trying to reconstruct and deliver presents in time.
Strange weather patterns create a freak blizzard that snows in a retired couple on Christmas Eve, interrupting their tropical vacation. Write a magic realism tale of how they celebrate.
A dysfunctional family inherits an eerie yet beautiful antique nutcracker on Christmas Eve. Write a spooky suspense story of how the doll’s presence changes them.
An eccentric billionaire devises a plan to “steal” Christmas by removing all traces of celebration from a small town. Write an adventure story about kids trying to stop him and save their favorite holiday.
Santa’s son takes over family duties for the first time this year while Santa is sick. Write a comedic story about his hapless adventures learning on the job.
A farm is transported to the North Pole via a wormhole on Christmas Eve and struggling farmers try to make it back in time for Christmas morning. Time travel, obstacles and triumph.
Plunged into chaotic Christmas chaos as shopping, weather, traffic and deliveries go wrong, an over-stressed woman has a mental break on Christmas Eve and decides to abandon Christmas entirely this year. Until three spirits visit… A Christmas Carol retelling where the Scrooge is an overwhelmed mom!
Two lonely strangers get trapped in a snowstorm in a tiny, remote mountain town on their way to celebrate Christmas with family. Write a romance about them discovering love, connection and the spirit of Christmas.
A contemporary Scrooge-like billionaire gets hit on the head on Christmas Eve. He wakes up convinced he is Santa Claus. Yuletide hijinks and cheer-spreading while he tries to get his memory back before closing an important deal.
Santa and Mrs. Claus realize the North Pole’s power bills have been getting paid by an unknown “Secret Santa” for years. They decide to track down the stranger spreading behind-the-scenes Christmas magic to thank him or her. Heartwarming mystery.
A magical snow globe transports a brother and sister to ancient times to experience the very first Christmas with people from the nativity story. They befriend shepherds and angels. Faith-based sci-fi!
Santa runs out of coal for naughty kids in the middle of his Christmas Eve run and is forced to try fun new punishment options like magical lumps of cheese that cause nightmares of being chased by mice. Comedy and compassion.
An angel struggling to earn her wings invents a new Christmas tradition to boost the Christmas spirit. Describe how “caroling karaoke” takes off in multiple towns as she guides tone deaf choirs door-to-door.
A lonely cloud sprites spends all year channeling magic to crank up the snowfall totals in one town to guarantee the picturesque white Christmas people beg for in their letters to Santa. Until solar flares threaten to ruin Christmas… Sci fi fantasy adventure ensues!
An elf rebellion takes place at one of Santa’s remote toy factories. An elite team is brought in to negotiate peace. Funny North Pole hostage situation drama.
Santa and Mrs. Claus get trapped in a snowed-in cottage in Amish Country two days before Christmas. Culture clash comedy as they rely on non-electricity using locals to help save Christmas delivery after their reindeer escape through a wormhole.
Christmas future ghosts describe potential dystopian and utopian holiday scenarios to Scrooge based on whether more people spread goodwill and cheer or selfishness and greed in coming years. Which vision inspires his reform?
Secret Santas keep mysteriously gifting increasingly extravagant presents to a struggling single mom. She becomes obsessed with tracking the strangers down to thank them. Heartwarming almost-romance.
A magic spell brings Frosty the Snowman to life along with a grumpy yet lovable Abominable snow monster sidekick. Holiday hijinks, snowball fights and cheer-spreading adventures abound as the duo explore a sleepy mountain town.
Santa loses his magical list of naughty and nice kids, so he decides every child deserves presents this year. Write a joyful tale of his mishap spreading extra cheer across the world.
Elves go on strike demanding better pay and working conditions two weeks before Christmas. Write a lighthearted story about how Mrs. Claus negotiates a settlement to save the holiday.
Santa takes a Christmas cruise vacation but his magic accidentally makes the ship able to fly. Cheer-spreading, present-dropping detours ensue across tropical islands.
Frosty the Snowman is sad when winter ends so Santa gives him a magic snowmaking machine, allowing him to keep spreading fun and cheer year-round.
Santa wins the lottery on Christmas Eve and decides to give every child on earth the most extravagant, over-the-top dream gift on their list.
Santa decides cookie consumption is making him too plump to fit down chimneys anymore. Write a funny tale of his switch to healthy, vegetable-based fuel and how it gives the reindeer odd magical side effects.
Santa takes his first vacation ever, putting Christmas preparations in the hands of eager yet bumbling elves. Silliness and holiday hijinks ensue but Christmas cheer prevails.
Santa’s reindeer go on strike on Christmas Eve, demanding equal treatment and pay for overlooked background reindeer like Blitzer and Cupid.Elevating every reindeer’s role spreads more yuletide joy.
The North Pole converts to solar and wind power. When efficiency upgrades make early gift delivery possible for once, Santa decides to spread Christmas merriment in July to surprised kids.
Santa loses a bet with Cupid and is forced to help make Valentine’s Day more cheerful by delivering singing love letter telegrams to lonely people on February 14th.
Santa decides even naughty kids deserve a nice present for Christmas if they promise to improve their behavior. Write a redemption story about second chances and cheer for all.
Santa Claus attempts to broker peace between the Halloween and Christmas universes, trying to stop their ancient rivalry from stealing each other’s thunder during their respective seasons.
Santa’s magic iPhone completely stops working two weeks before Christmas. Write a zany tale of his scramble to finish digitizing the nice list using unreliable North Pole tech.
Santa Claus runs out of coal right before Christmas. Write a happy story about his invention of new sustainable, eco-friendly punishments for naughty kids.
On Christmas Eve, Santa decides to also deliver presents to needy families, homeless shelters and children’s hospitals, spreading more goodwill around the world.
Santa takes Mrs. Claus on a romantic Christmas cruise but alters course to rescue a sinking ship full of orphans, making it the cheeriest and most magical Christmas rescue ever.
Santa loses a friendly wager to the Easter Bunny and has to deliver baskets of sweet treats and toys to kids on Easter Sunday, clad in a full bunny costume.
Santa takes his holiday obsession too far, celebrating Half Christmas in June. Write a fun story about the mayhem created when he tries to make six months of solid yuletide cheer a new tradition.
Santa decides fruitcake gets an unfairly bad rap and goes to ridiculous lengths to rebrand it as the hottest Christmas dessert, unleashing his fruitcake love upon the world.
A wormhole transports Santa into fractured fairytale worlds to cheer up depressed damsels, villainesses and fantasy creatures with Christmas spirit.
Santa’s magic accidentally brings the North Pole’s jolliest snowman to life. Write a fun tale about his adventures spreading cheer across the world.
A friendly rivalry erupts between Santa and Jack Frost over who can create the most magical white Christmas by blanketing towns with fluffy snow.
Elves go on a wild peppermint moonshine bender a week before Christmas. Write a zany story about the shenanigans caused by their intoxicated toy production.
Santa takes Mrs. Claus to Paris for a romantic pre-Christmas vacation but his magic accidentally transports the Eiffel Tower to the North Pole. Holiday hijinks bringing extra joy when the landmark gets redecorated.
Santa wins a year’s supply of hot cocoa and decides to change the reindeer diet. Write a funny story about how the sugar high affects their flight abilities.
Santa takes up exciting hobbies like surfing and scuba-diving in the offseason, accidentally becoming a viral celebrity renowned for spreading cheer and whimsy worldwide all year round.
Elves go on an Arctic beach vacation a week before Christmas. Write a fun tale of them scrambling to finish toys while still in laidback holiday mode.
Santa tries to boost efficiency by putting the naughty and nice lists in the cloud. Christmas chaos and laughter ensues when the database gets hacked.
Santa decides his gift-giving operation has gotten too impersonal, so he implements a chimney visit quota to connect more with children. Heartwarming tales of extra Christmas joy being spread.
Santa accidentally puts his coat on backwards and doesn’t notice all Christmas Eve. Short story about the contagious fits of laughter sparked in every household.
Santa takes the reindeer to obedience school prior to Christmas Eve. Write funny tales of them picking up surprising knowledge but still getting distracted mid-flight by tasty rooftop herbs.
Santa falls into a magical pit of jellybeans two weeks before Christmas. Write a silly story about Mrs. Claus trying to manage North Pole operations after he accidentally gets a permanent sugar high.
Santa takes a summer job as a mall Santa to better understand kids. Write funny slice-of-life vignettes as he learns to connect with modern youth but keeps accidentally slipping into his more traditional Santa persona and confusing them.
Santa’s magic bag runs out of room for all the pony toys little girls requested this year. So he cleverly disguises real baby unicorns, spreading exponentially more holiday magic.
The North Pole finally gets wi-fi and elves become addicted to cat videos. Write a funny story about Mrs. Claus helping Santa enforce time limits and productivity. But they all can’t stop watching either!
Santa decides to launch a viral dance challenge to his hit track “Jingling All the Way.” Uplifting social media sensations and cheer spreading across the world.
Santa takes a holiday staycation to relax but his restless magic ends up building a fun tropical water park behind his igloo. The North Pole becomes a sunny, festive wonderland attracting cold weather tourists from around the world looking to celebrate Christmas on the beach!
Santa goes incognito as an ordinary shopping mall Santa to better understand modern kids but keeps slipping into his real identity when conversing with children and accidentally promising real reindeer and magic presents.
The North Pole opens a tropical cruise ship that circumnavigates the globe, allowing non-elves to visit. Santa joyfully guides Christmas-themed excursions spreading cheer, even during summer.
Write a series of amusing slice-of-life vignettes about Santa disastrously trying to master social media and viral trends to better connect with contemporary kids.

Before You Go: One Last Cup of Cocoa

Well, here we are at the end—though really, it’s just the beginning. You’ve got 160 prompts waiting for you like unopened presents under the tree, each one holding a different story, a different adventure, a different piece of your heart ready to spill onto the page. Maybe you’ll work through them one by one, or maybe you’ll jump around like a kid hunting for their name on a gift tag. However you approach them, know this: there are no wrong answers here, no mistakes, no “bad” stories. There’s only your story, and that’s the one worth telling.

As you write your way through this Christmas season, remember that every word you put down matters. The funny ones make the world a little lighter. The sad ones remind us we’re not alone. The strange ones—the ones about possessed nutcrackers and quantum sleighs and ghosts who can’t carry a tune—those remind us that imagination is the truest kind of magic. Don’t hold back. Don’t second-guess yourself. Write messy first drafts and ridiculous plot twists and sentences that make you laugh out loud. Write until your hand cramps or your hot chocolate goes cold. Write because it feels good, because it matters, because you matter.

And when you’re done—or even when you’re not quite done but you need a break—step back and look at what you’ve created. You’ve captured something that didn’t exist before you sat down to write. You’ve made something out of nothing, turned thoughts into words, transformed the invisible into the real. That’s not just writing. That’s a kind of Christmas miracle all on its own.

So from all of us to all of you: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and may your pages be filled with stories as bright as tinsel and as warm as a fireside embrace. Now go write something wonderful. The season—and the page—are yours.

Deck the halls with words and wonder. ‘Tis the season to tell your story.

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