Christmas is a magical time of year, filled with wonder and excitement. To get into the festive spirit, here are 15 jolly Christmas writing prompts for kids to spark their imagination and creativity!
1. Imagine you’re one of Santa’s elves. Write about your day preparing for Christmas Eve.
2. What would your perfect Christmas day look like? Describe it from morning until night.
3. If you could give any gift to the world for Christmas, what would it be and why?
4. Write a letter to Santa Claus telling him how you’ve been good this year and what gifts you’d love to receive.
5. Create a story about a lost reindeer and how it finds its way home in time for Christmas.
6. Invent a new holiday dessert and describe how to make it.
7. Imagine waking up to find out you’re in charge of Santa’s workshop for the day. What happens?
8. Write a poem about the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas.
9. Think of your favorite Christmas film or book character. Write a diary entry from their perspective during the holidays.
10. Write about what happens when two families accidentally swap presents on Christmas morning.
11. Design your own magical sleigh – what special features does it have?
12. If your pets could talk on Christmas Eve, what would they say?
13. Come up with a new tradition that your family could start this Christmas.
14. Describe your dream snowman – what unique items do you use to decorate it?
15. Pretend you’re Santa Claus on Christmas Eve; write about your journey around the world delivering gifts.
These prompts are designed to not only entertain but also encourage children to explore their creative writing skills during the yuletide season!
