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Holiday Haiku Twitter Contest

Posted on November 4, 2023December 28, 2023 by Richard

Holiday Twitter Haiku!

Tis the season for haiku! To spread holiday cheer, we’re hosting a Twitter haiku contest. Compose a festive 5-7-5 syllable poem and tweet it to us @EveryWriter using #HolidayHaiku.

Get those creative juices flowing with holiday themes and imagery. Your haiku could feature:

  • Twinkling lights
  • Festive foods
  • Snowy days
  • Family gatherings
  • Finding the perfect gift
  • New Year’s celebrations

Feel free to add seasonal flair, but any holiday haiku topic is welcome.

Contest Rules:

  • Haiku must have 5-7-5 syllable structure
  • Tweet your original haiku to us @EveryWriter by 12/20/23
  • Use hashtag #HolidayHaiku
  • Holiday-themed haiku preferred

Winners get

  • Bragging rights
  • RT on our accounts
  • Published in our print and digital magazine
  • We will pick 5 winners

Unleash your inner poet and distill the holiday spirit into poetic form. The best festive haiku tapped out in 17 syllables or less will be published in our print magazine.

Can’t wait to see your holiday haikus roll in. Wishing everyone a warm and inspired holiday season!

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Richard Everywriter (pen name) is the founder of EveryWriter and a 25-year veteran of the publishing industry. With degrees in Writing, Journalism, Technology, and Education, Richard has dedicated two decades to teaching writing and literature while championing emerging voices through EveryWriter's platform. His work focuses on making literary analysis accessible to readers at all levels while preserving the rich heritage of American literature. Connect with Richard on Twitter  Bluesky Facebook or explore opportunities to share your own work on ourSubmissions page. For monthly insights on writing and publishing, subscribe to our Newsletter.
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7 thoughts on “Holiday Haiku Twitter Contest”

  1. Angelyn Gumbs says:
    November 5, 2023 at 5:39 pm

    The joy of Christmas,
    decorations on display.
    gifts received with love.

    Reply
  2. Angelyn Gumbs says:
    November 6, 2023 at 2:29 pm

    Snow on the ground,
    snowball fight brings head cold.
    Snow days no school.

    Reply
  3. Angelyn Gumbs says:
    November 8, 2023 at 5:55 pm

    Clear or color lights goes,
    best on artificial or real Christmas tree.
    Star or Angel on top?

    Reply
  4. Angelyn Gumbs says:
    November 9, 2023 at 10:31 am

    Clear lights blinking ,
    As colored lights shine
    On the Christmas tree.

    Reply
  5. Angelyn Gumbs says:
    December 11, 2023 at 7:28 am

    gifts cards,
    Christmas bow wrapping paper.
    Holiday spirit !

    Reply
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    February 15, 2024 at 7:58 pm

    This contest is very interesting and meaningful

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