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16+ Christmas Writing Prompts & Activities for Kids to Add a Jolly Twist to Your Writing Centers

Written by Natalie

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the perfect time season to break out your best Christmas writing prompts and activities! With the impending winter season and list of holidays to celebrate in December, there are plenty of topics for your students to write about, but maybe you need a few specific ideas to break that writer’s block?

The teacher team at Teach Starter has compiled some ready-to-use Christmas writing prompts and writing activities for your students to enjoy and expand their writing skills. Keep reading for Christmas writing prompts, personification writing ideas, how-to descriptive writing prompts, would you rather ideas and more Christmas writing activities for kids.

Christmas Writing Activities for Kids

Write a letter to community members.

Giving to others is the spirit of the season, so why not give the gift of a kind word with a writing activity that spreads holiday cheer?

Have your students use a writing template to write a kind letter to a veteran or someone who lives in your local nursing home? Many people in the community may not have close family members to spend time with or hear from, and a student-written letter can bring warm holiday cheer. Not only does this give students an opportunity to practice their letter writing, but it also serves as a lesson in thinking of others.

Write About the Change in Seasons

It may be Christmas time, but that’s not the only big day on the calendar. The first day of winter is smack dab in the middle of December, and it offers up perfect writing prompts!

For example, you can have your students write about how the weather changes from fall to winter in your area. What happens to the trees? How different is the temperature? Supplement this activity with a sketch of the changes they notice.

Write a Letter to the Grinch

Everyone thinks to write a letter to Santa, but what about the green furry creature we call the Grinch? California second-grade teacher Anna Demeritt shared that she had her students write letters to the Grinch explaining why they loved Christmas and why the Grinch’s heart should change about the time of year. 

Each letter was accompanied by a Grinch drawing. Compile all the letters together into a cute bulletin board display!

Photo courtesy of California second-grade teacher Anna Demeritt

Write a Letter to Santa … And Get One Back!

We know, we know, it’s not the most creative Christmas writing activity. Then again, this oldie is still a goodie! Writing a letter to Santa is even more fun when you can get a letter back from the big guy (with a little help from the elves at the United States Post Office, of course).

Here’s how it works:

• Write a personalized response to your students’ letters and sign it from Santa.
• Insert both letters into an envelope and address it to your classroom — so Santa knows where to send his replies.
• Send off to the USPS.
• Wait for your special letter to your class to come back with an official North Pole postmark!

To find out how to get letters back to your students, visit the United States Post Office .

Give Santa a Vacation

Everyone deserves some rest and relaxation, including Santa! Fourth and fifth-grade teacher Mrs. J of Canada had her students design a vacation for Santa, describing where he should go and what he should do while he’s there.

This student had a creative response saying Santa should go to the moon and float, play hide and seek, play video games, do some math and yoga!

Photo courtesy of fourth and fifth-grade teacher Mrs. J of Alberta, Canada

Create North Pole Postcards

If you’re teaching older students who have moved beyond the “letter to Santa” stage, why not have your class write postcards from the North Pole, incorporating some of the things they have learned in science class about the Earth’s northernmost point, such as climate, animal life and landscape.

These postcards also make a quick and easy alternative to Christmas cards.

Roll to Create a Holiday Story

Put a Christmas twist on writing center activities before winter break with this hands-on Roll to Create a Holiday Story writing activity that uses a die and a chart to provide students with story elements they then put into their narrative writing.

How to use this resource:

• Students roll a die and identify the corresponding story element on the chart.
• Each story element is recorded at the bottom of the sheet.
• Once students have “rolled” the characters, setting, and problem for their story, they can begin to write their narrative.

Write About Learning Something New

Encourage your students to think about what they know about winter and holiday celebrations around the world. Have they ever experienced the holiday season in a different country? Is there a holiday, tradition or celebration they’d like to know more about? Some of your students’ responses may just inspire a new lesson in the classroom this winter!

Practice Writing Thank You Cards

‘Tis the season to practice gratitude, and with the holidays upon us, many of your students will be giving and receiving gifts. You can’t make anyone send thank you notes (sigh), but you can practice letter writing in the classroom by writing thank you notes to school staff members to brighten their holidays.

Encourage your students to say thank you to the custodian who keeps the classroom in tip-top shape, the cafeteria staff who keep them in cartons of milk, or perhaps to the teacher’s aide who helps out in your classroom.

Not only is this a good way to practice their letter-writing skills, but it’s a good social-emotional lesson on gratitude too.

Select Random Holiday Words and Write About Them

We’re kind of partial to our free spin wheel  widget for the classroom . It has soooo many possibilities in the classroom. One creative writing idea for Christmas? Add a few holiday words, spin the wheel, and ue it as a Christmas writing prompt!

You can direct students to write as much as they can in five minutes about the holiday word. You can also make this activity more inclusive by using winter words like these in place of the Christmas words.

Write a Holiday How To

This expository writing activity puts a holiday twist on “how to” writing as your students practice writing instructions on decorating the holiday tree.

Here are some of our teacher team’s favorite “how to” Christmas writing prompts:

• How do you build a snowman?
• How do you decorate a Christmas tree ?
• How do you bake gingerbread cookies?
• How do you build a snow fort?
• How do you create a snow angel?
• How do you decorate a gingerbread house ?
• How do you take care of Santa’s reindeer?

Use Would You Rather Questions as Writing Prompts

Would you rather questions make excellent writing prompts! Provide students with challenging Christmas would you rather questions , and require them to use facts to back up their persuasive paragraph.

Use Holiday Finger Puppets

How cute are these holiday finger puppets ? Using puppets in the classroom is great for language-building and can be used to reinforce the concepts of prepositions in your centers for younger learners. For example, a child can move their puppet “under” the table, and their classmates have to use the right words (the gingerbread is “under”).

These puppets include a/an:

• Christmas Tree
• Santa Claus
• Gingerbread Man

• Encourage students to choose a few of the finger puppets and write a script for a puppet show they can perform for the class.
• Have students choose their favorite 2–3 finger puppets and write a story using them as characters.
• Have students complete a character description for their favorite puppet.

Use a Christmas Scene

Why not use this winter Christmas image   and task cards set to spark some great imaginative writing? The Santa-themed image comes with more than a dozen different prompts to help kids practice their inferencing skills. But you can take it a step further!

Here are some writing prompts that you can use:

• Have your students practice writing dialogue by writing a conversation Santa and the elf might be having.
• Have your students practice their descriptive language by writing sentences about the scene.
• Have your students write a narrative text explaining who is in the sleigh outside the window if Santa is inside.
• Have your students write about the events leading up to the scene in the picture.

Utilize Your Elf on the Shelf

Many teachers are using the Elf On a Shelf in the classroom these days. Why not use this to your advantage and get the cheeky elf to write a message on the whiteboard that requires the children to write a letter back?

For more hints and tips, check out these cool  Elf on the Shelf Ideas for the Classroom .

Make Holiday Cards

Making holiday cards is a writing activity and a craft activity all in one, and these glittery tree cards are always a hit with students.

• Green glittery paper
• Colored construction paper or cardstock
• Pipe cleaners
• Thin ribbon
• Glue or adhesive tape

Instructions

• To make the strips for the tree, cut out strips so that the height of the strip is half of the width, getting larger as you go (our card uses 1-in x 0.5-in,  2-in x 1-in, 3-in x 1.5-in, 3.5-in x 2-in, and 4-in x 2-in)
• Fold each strip so the top outer corners meet in the middle at the bottom.
• Starting at the top, glue each tree triangle to your card so that the folds are facing up, slightly overlapping each piece as you go.
• Top your tree with the yellow star, and paste your brown paper tree trunk at the bottom.
• Twist together the pipe cleaners and cut them in half. Attach one strip to the top of the card and one to the bottom.

Voila! You have a beautiful, shiny holiday card ready for students to fill out with a written message.

More Christmas Writing Prompts for Kids

Do you need a few more ideas to keep the holiday festivities flowing in your writing classes? Get those little elves thinking creatively with some of these Christmas writing prompt ideas:

• Write from the point of view of one of Santa’s elves. What does your day look like? Which toys did you make?
• Write a persuasive letter to Santa describing why you’d be a great elf at the North Pole building toys.
• Write a poem about the Christmas season. Describe the smells, the decorations, the feelings…
• Write some ways you can be generous during the holiday season. In your school? In your community?
• Is it better to give presents or receive them?
• Describe what Christmas morning looks like at your house.
• Describe your ideal Christmas dinner. What are you eating and who would you invite?
• What do you think about stores displaying Christmas items so early? Is it too early? Do you like it?
• Write about a day in the life of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
• Write from the perspective of Mrs. Claus. What’s it like being the wife of one of the most famous men on earth?
• Which reindeer from Santa’s team would you want to be and why?
• It’s your turn to be the chef! What would you like to cook for Christmas dinner this year?
• Do you think Christmas should be more than once a year? Why or why not?
• If you could invent a new Christmas tradition, what would it be?
• If you could live inside a gingerbread house, which candies would make up your dwelling?
• Which character from The Nutcracker would you like to play and why?
• How would you spend your time if you were snowed inside for a whole day?
• Oh no! Santa is stuck in your chimney! Write a plan of action to help him get out.
• If you could visit any country at Christmas time , where would you go and why?
• What is a special Christmas tradition you do with your family?
• What does the spirit of Christmas mean to you?
• What is your favorite Christmas movie and why?
• What do you think Santa Claus wants for Christmas? Write a list of items you think he’d appreciate.
• What’s the best gift you’ve ever received? How about the best give you’ve ever given someone?

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68 Christmas Writing Prompts Organized by Writing Genre

The chilly December weather brings with it the enchantment of Christmas, a season filled with imagination, joy, and a sprinkle of reindeer magic! To tap into this festive spirit, we’ve curated a delightful list of Christmas writing prompts for our elementary students. Crafting a heartwarming letter to Santa, creating a fantastical journey for a reindeer, and more, these prompts perfectly blend the merriment of Christmas with the essence of expository and opinion writing.

10 Ways to Use the Christmas Writing Prompts during December

Using these prompts as templates, students will be encouraged to explore their creativity , construct compelling narratives, and develop their writing skills. Whether incorporated into a daily journal routine or used as quick writes , these prompts are sure to kindle a love for writing amidst the winter wonderland that is Christmas!

• Daily Journal Entries: Encourage students to write daily responses to the prompts in their journals.
• Christmas Storytelling Sessions: Use the prompts as a basis for group storytelling sessions during which each student adds to the narrative. This activity is included in my list of 80 Brain Breaks and Sponge Activities . These activities are perfect when you need to fill a quick 10-15 minute time slot.
• Letter Writing: Assign a prompt for writing letters to Santa or pen pals, nurturing the art of letter writing.
• Homework Assignments: Prompts can be given as homework assignments, helping students practice independent writing.
• Classroom Discussions: Use the written responses to spark classroom discussions, encouraging critical thinking.
• Creative Writing Project: Assign a prompt as a long-term creative writing project leading up to the Christmas break.
• Bulletin Board Display: Display students’ writings based on the prompts on a classroom bulletin board to celebrate their efforts.
• Peer Review Exercise: Use the prompts to facilitate a peer review exercise, fostering collaborative learning.
• Holiday Newsletter Contribution: Have students contribute to a class or school holiday newsletter using the prompts.
• Writing Contests: Instigate a friendly writing competition using the prompts, providing a platform for students to showcase their writing prowess.

For more ideas on ways to use writing prompts in the classroom, check out this post on How to Teach with Writing Prompts.

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Christmas writing prompt worksheets.

The following December writing prompts are broken apart into writing genres so that you can easily match a Christmas writing prompt with a writing objective. Encourage students to use their journals to write about their favorite Christmas traditions.

These writing prompts are also available as printable worksheets. Included are 59 of the prompts below, graphic organizers, writing space, and a checklist. These Christmas Writing Prompts Worksheets are available on Teachers Pay Teachers.

31 Narrative and Fictional Story Christmas Writing Prompts

This section brings you a collection of Narrative and Fictional Story Christmas Writing Prompts. These prompts are designed to help students step into the shoes of timeless Christmas characters, journey through enchanting winter landscapes, and weave tales imbued with the magic and warmth of the holiday season.

Extend students’ writing into a complete story with a narrative graphic organizer . Students will not only hone their storytelling abilities but also explore creative elements of storytelling.

17 Personal Narrative Christmas Writing Prompts

• Write about your most memorable Christmas. What made it so special?
• Describe the best gift you’ve ever received. How did you feel when you opened it?
• Tell the story of a time when you and your family made Christmas decorations together. What was your favorite part?
• Recall a time when you tried to stay awake to see Santa Claus. What happened?
• Share a story about a Christmas tradition in your family. Why is it important to you?
• Describe your favorite Christmas meal. Who prepares it, and what does it taste like?
• Write about a time when you gave someone a homemade gift. What was their reaction?
• Tell the story of a snowy Christmas day. How did you spend it?
• Describe your feelings on Christmas Eve. Do you have trouble sleeping?
• Share the story of a time when you helped pick out the Christmas tree .
• Craft a tale about an elf who finds himself in a peculiar predicament during his day off.
• How do you and your family celebrate Christmas? Describe your traditions and why they’re important to you.
• How does your school celebrate Christmas? Reflect on past celebrations and what you enjoyed most about them.
• Reflect on a time when you gave someone a gift and how it made you feel.
• Take a moment to reflect on the previous Christmas season. Explore the similarities and differences between this year and last year.
• Reflect on the changes in how you’ve celebrated Christmas as you’ve grown older.
• Reflect on what Christmas means to you and why it’s a special time.

14 Fictional Story Prompts for Christmas Writing

• Imagine you’re an elf working in Santa’s workshop. What’s a typical day like for you?
• Write a story about a reindeer who gets lost on Christmas Eve. How does he find his way back?
• Create a tale about a Christmas tree that comes to life. What adventures does it have?
• Think about a snowman who doesn’t melt. What does he do when everyone else is celebrating Christmas inside their warm homes?
• Picture a world where everyone gets the same gift for Christmas. What is the gift, and how does it change the world?
• Imagine you’re Santa Claus for a day. What would you do differently?
• Write a story about a gingerbread man who escapes from the oven. Where does he go, and what does he see?
• Create a tale of a Christmas ornament that has magical powers. What can it do?
• Picture a family that celebrates Christmas in a very unusual way. What’s different about their celebration?
• Imagine you discovered a hidden Christmas village. Describe your adventures there.
• Take a ride in an enchanting one-horse open sleigh. What adventure do you go on?
• Imagine raising a baby reindeer as your own. Describe how you take care of it and the challenges you must overcome.
• What might Santa want for Christmas? Create a list and tell why each one is on his list.
• Imagine you are one of Santa’s elves, and you have the day off from toy-making. What do you do on your day off?

13 Informational Christmas Writing Prompts

Here is a collection of Informational Christmas Writing Prompts. These prompts guide students to use their research and reasoning skills, inspiring them to delve into the history, traditions, and significance of Christmas and express their findings in a clear and engaging manner.

From exploring the origins of Christmas to writing about different foods from around the world, these prompts open up a space for thoughtful analysis and exploration.

• Choose a country. Research and write about the origin of Christmas in that country and how it’s celebrated.
• Write a “how-to” guide on decorating a Christmas tree. Make sure to include all the steps and materials needed.
• Research and write about the history of Santa Claus. Where did the legend come from?
• Write a step-by-step guide on how to wrap a Christmas present.
• Think about your favorite Christmas movie or book. What makes it special? Write a book or movie review.
• Write an informative piece on the different types of Christmas cookies around the world.
• Write an instructional guide on how to make your favorite Christmas craft .
• Research the significance of Christmas carols and write about their history.
• Write about the importance of giving during Christmas time.
• Write a “how-to” guide on making homemade hot chocolate – a perfect Christmas treat!
• Write a detailed guide on how to make a Christmas wreath from scratch.
• Research the story behind the Christmas star. Why is it significant?
• Write an informative piece on why people hang stockings for Christmas.

24 Opinion Writing Prompts for Christmas

Opinion writing offers an excellent platform for students to express their thoughts and feelings about a topic. This section presents a series of Christmas-themed opinion prompts specifically tailored for third-grade, fourth-grade, and fifth-grade students. These prompts initiate thought-provoking discussions, foster critical thinking, and boost creative writing skills.

Students will practice articulating their opinions with clarity and conviction while also developing an appreciation for the diverse perspectives that enrich our understanding of the holiday season.

• If you could choose a single gift to give to all children worldwide, what would it be? Explain your selection and its significance.
• Would you rather befriend one of Santa’s diligent elves or a magically animated snowman? Justify your choice.
• List your top 10 favorite Christmas activities . Choose one. Tell why it is your favorite.
• Express your thoughts on whether there should be a limit on the number of Christmas gifts children your age should receive. Explain why or why not, and share your perspective on the matter.
• Would you rather be a child or an adult during the Christmas season? Why did you choose that person?
• Imagine the ability to gift each family member any Christmas present, regardless of cost or availability. Describe your selections and the reasons for each choice.
• What is your favorite part about Christmas and why?
• In your opinion, what’s the best kind of Christmas tree: Real or artificial? Why?
• Do you prefer giving gifts or receiving them during Christmas? Why?
• Should Christmas break be longer? Share your thoughts and reasons.
• Should Christmas break be shorter? Share your thoughts and reasons.
• If you could choose any place in the world to celebrate Christmas, where would it be and why?
• Which do you think is better – Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Give your reasons.
• Is it more fun to make homemade Christmas decorations or buy them from a store? Explain your viewpoint.
• Do you believe in Santa Claus? Why or why not?
• Would you rather have a white Christmas with lots of snow or a sunny Christmas? Give reasons for your preference.
• Do you think Christmas music should only be played in December? Why or why not?
• Do you think we should give presents to pets for Christmas? Share your thoughts.
• In your opinion, what’s the best Christmas movie? Explain why you think so.
• Is it better to spend Christmas with family at home or to go on a holiday trip? Why?
• How soon should Christmas decorations be put up? Explain your viewpoint.
• Should schools teach about the history and traditions of Christmas? Why or why not?
• In your opinion, what’s the best way to spread Christmas cheer?
• In your opinion, what is the true meaning of Christmas?

These Christmas writing prompts are designed to inspire students and help them express their thoughts, opinions, and holiday experiences with clarity and creativity. The diverse range of topics ensures that every student can find a prompt that resonates with them. Whether reflecting, researching, or articulating an opinion, these prompts enrich students’ understanding of Christmas and enhance their writing skills, making the holiday season not just a time of celebration but also a time of learning and personal growth.

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20 Christmas Writing Prompts

20 writing prompts for the christmas season.

The holiday season is so much fun, but of course you want your students to be engaged in meaningful work, right up till they finally go home for winter break. 

These 20 Christmas writing prompts will keep your students writing – and they will have fun too!

Download these FREE papers for the 20 Christmas prompts!

Here are the prompts!

• Pretend you are one of Santa’s elves. Write a journal entry about your day.
• Personification means giving human traits, such as feelings and thoughts, to objects. Personify your Christmas tree. Write a story from the Christmas tree’s point of view.
• Think about last Christmas. How was your life different then? How is it the same?

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• Pretend the president has passed a law banning Christmas. Write a letter to convince him that Christmas should not be banned.
• Create a Top 10 list of your favorite Christmas activities. Your favorite should be #1.
• Pretend that you can choose one gift that will be given to every child in the world. What gift to you choose? Why?
• Pretend you have been given a baby reindeer to raise. Write about what you will do to take care of it. What challenges will you have to overcome?
• Write about the perfect Christmas Day. Include plenty of details.
• Write about your favorite Christmas book or movie.
• What does Santa want for Christmas? Make a Christmas list that includes whatever you think he might want. Tell why you think each item should be on the list.

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• Who would you rather have as a friend: one of Santa’s elves or a snowman that magically came to life? Explain your choice.
• What do you think Santa’s elves do on their day off? Write a story about an elf that gets into some kind of trouble on his day off.
• Finish this sentence in 10 different ways: This Christmas I hope…
• How many Christmas gifts do you think a child your age should get? Why do you think so?
• Create a new holiday tradition for your family. Write about what you would do and why it would be important.
• Do you think it is better to be a kid or an adult at Christmastime? Tell why you think so.
• Write a story about “riding in a one-horse open sleigh.”
• Pretend that you can get each person in your family any Christmas gift you want–even if it is very expensive or difficult to get. What would you give each person and why?
• Write about the best Christmas present you have ever received. Why was it so special?
• You are in charge of planning Christmas dinner. Create a menu for your perfect Christmas meal.

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26 Christmas Writing Prompts for Kids (free printable)

Posted on Last updated: December 1, 2021

It’s Christmas time, one of my favorite holidays! Get creative this Christmas season with fun Christmas themed writing prompts. Use these holiday writing prompts for daily journal writing or as fun ideas for creative writing. Kids of all ages can use these prompts and story starters. Younger children can dictate their stories and older children can write them on their own.

December writing prompts are a great way to reflect a little bit, brainstorm creative writing ideas, and get into the Christmas spirit during the month of December.

It is also ok to use these prompt ideas after Winter break. The Christmas memories are still fresh and kids can reflect on their fun holiday.

Christmas Journal Prompts

These journal prompts work well for a daily question or reflection for kids. It gets them thinking and allows them the opportunity to put their thoughts and ideas onto paper.

Allowing the chance to share their answers is important! Not necessarily to evaluate the actual writing, but to share and build relationships with each other. This is worth the time and builds a strong learning community.

• Is your Christmas tree a real tree or fake tree? Describe it. Does it have white lights or colored lights? What do you have on the top of the tree?
• What Christmas present is on your Christmas wish list? Why?
• How would you take down the abominable snowman?
• What is your favorite present you’ve ever received.
• Tell us about one of your favorite Christmas traditions.
• What is your favorite Christmas movie? Why?
• Which family member is on the nice list this year? Why?
• What is the first thing you do on Christmas morning? What happens after that?
• How do you think Santa Claus doesn’t get tired during the holiday season?
• What is your favorite Christmas book? Why?
• Design the front of a Christmas card. What would the inside say?
• What is your favorite Christmas carol to sing? What is your favorite line from it? Why?
• Describe your best Christmas memory?
• What kind of gift do you think the whole world needs right now?
• Tell us about your favorite thing about Christmas Eve?
• What three types of candy would you need to make the perfect Gingerbread house for you?
• Which family traditions do you look forward to the most?
• What do people mean when they refer to holiday spirit?

Creating Writing Prompts

These prompts spark creative writing. If you are working with younger children it is ok for them to dictate their story to you as you write it for them. That puts the focus on the ideas, details, and the creative story instead of the mechanics of writing. Don’t get me wrong, being creative and getting the ideas on paper and using proper sentence structure and spelling are BOTH important!

• You have just met two of Santa’s elves. They have a big problem. What is it and how will you help them?
• What does Christmas cheer mean to you?
• Describe what the entrance to the North Pole looks like. What does it sound like? Smell like?
• Out of all of the possible Christmas gifts, I had no idea what to say when my mom gave me…..
• To make this the perfect Christmas Day, all I needed was a little bit of magic. 

Christmas Writing Activities

You will have such a fun time with this group Christmas writing activity. With a group of people, start a Christmas story. Each person writes one or two sentences at a time and then passes it to the next person. Here are a few story starters that you can use for the perfect start to your short story.

• It was a silent night, until I heard…..
• We started with family time on the frozen lake ice skating together. We thought we heard jingle bells, but what we actually heard was….
• It’s was New Year’s Eve. We were counting down to midnight. 5, 4, 3, 2, and then……

Fun Ways to Use the Journal Prompt Ideas

• Pick and choose your favorites and assign each one on a certain day.
• Make a paper chain that counts down to Christmas. On each piece of the chain, write the creative writing prompts. Write about that’s days piece of the chain.
• Write each prompt on a piece of paper. Fold them up and put them in the jar. Each day, have a different student pick out the journal prompt for that day.
• Make a 12 Days of Christmas Writing Challenge. Pick your favorite twelve ideas. Write them on a numbered list. Each day, have a student roll two dice. Whatever number they roll is what the class writes about that day.

Download and Print the FREE Christmas Writing Prompts

Enjoy these free Christmas writing prompts as you count down the days until the holiday break.

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81 Jolly Christmas Writing Prompts (Free)

Fun, Spiriting and Jolly Elementary Christmas Writing Prompts for the Holidays – —  Jazz up your student’s writing with this list of 81 Christmas-themed writing and journal prompts. They are sure to put your students in a festive mood.

Yes, We Have Christmas Writing Prompts for You

With these wonderful Christmas Writing Prompts and. journaling ideas, your student’s journals will be filled with thoughts of trees, caroling, and the slushy feeling of getting snow in their boots.

The journal prompts and writing ideas listed below range from the imaginative ideas of Santa Claus and his reindeer to the nostalgic reflections on their own family traditions.

There is no doubt that the creative connections your kids make by using these fun ideas will be just jolly. Take a look now and enjoy!

81 Christmas Writing Prompts and Journaling Ideas for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Graders

• Taking a ride in Santa’s sleigh
• Baking cookies with Mrs. Claus
• Building toys with the elves
• The best snowman I ever built
• My family’s Christmas traditions
• Waking up on Christmas morning feels like…
• What I want for Christmas this year
• What does your Christmas tree look like?
• Does your family put presents under the tree throughout December or on Christmas Eve?
• My favorite Christmas song
• Write a story about the other reindeer besides Rudolph
• What do you like to get in your stocking?
• Would you rather go sledding or skiing?
• Describe the taste of candy canes
• My favorite part of Christmas
• Does your family leave milk and cookies for Santa?
• When it snows on Christmas
• Do you put an angel or a star on your tree?
• The gifts I’m most excited to give this year
• Where does your family celebrate Christmas?
• My favorite Christmas goodies to bake
• Is it more fun to give or receive gifts?
• Hearing jingle bells on your rooftop
• Have you ever had a Secret Santa?
• Your favorite Christmas ornament
• The gingerbread man who came to life
• What if there was an abominable snowman?
• The best snowball fight ever
• Where could you and Frosty the Snowman go?
• What family traditions will you keep for your family when you get older?

• The things I learned from “A Christmas Carol”
• Do your pets get presents on Christmas?
• Your favorite store to shop at for Christmas gifts
• Why people are like snowflakes
• Write your own version of “The Night Before Christmas”
• How does Santa get into houses without chimneys?
• The funniest Christmas joke I ever heard
• Does your family ever go caroling?
• Describe the feeling of snow inside your boots
• When does your family give each other presents?
• My favorite thing about winter
• Five things I could do to help someone less fortunate on Christmas
• Do you have any friends that celebrate Hanukkah or Kwanzaa?
• The best Christmas movie ever
• Living on Candy Cane Lane
• Would you rather be a polar bear or a penguin living in the North Pole?
• My first memory of sitting on Santa’s lap
• Who wakes up first in your house on Christmas?
• Would you rather be in a Christmas play or a Christmas concert?
• How many people do you buy presents for on Christmas?
• Fun Christmas crafts to make
• How does your family decorate your house for Christmas?
• The best thing to do on Christmas day
• Have you been naughty or nice this year?
• Would you like to have extra snow days if it meant you had more days at the end of the year?
• What would happen if Santa got sick on Christmas?
• If you were a Christmas tree, how would you want to be decorated?
• Do you dream of having a white Christmas?
• The best Christmas present I ever received
• How would you help the Grinch if you were a Who in Who-ville?
• What would Jack Frost do if he lived in Hawaii?
• Does snow falling have a sound?
• What if Rudolph had a green nose? Or, would it light up to be green and red?
• The best Christmas light display
• The best time to listen to Christmas music
• How tall do you think elves are?
• Your favorite Christmas or holiday special
• If I could give a Christmas gift to the world, it would be…
• What do you do on Christmas vacation?
• The best way to decorate a gingerbread house
• My favorite Christmas memory
• Describe the taste of hot chocolate
• What kind of technology should Santa use in his sleigh?
• Who wraps the presents in your house?
• Christmas is (or isn’t) my favorite holiday because…
• Write about your favorite winter coat, scarf, or boots
• How long does your family leave their Christmas decorations up?
• What do you like to do on snow days?
• Have you ever looked for the place where your parents hide Christmas presents?
• Finding a big surprise under the tree

I hope you enjoyed this list of fun Christmas writing prompts! It’s a spirited and fun list of elementary journal writing ideas, to be sure.

A Few Words on Christmas Writing with Kids

You know that…

Elementary writing skills can be enriched through a journal-keeping practice. Journals are a wonderful tool for students to explore the creative recesses of their minds and work out their thoughts and get them down on paper.

Students who journal are likely to express their ideas in more innovative ways and to develop better writing skills in all areas of their education. The key is to keep journaling a bit more free and creative than “formal” elementary writing (i.e. for the child’s language arts class).

That’s why…

The holiday season and month of December are the perfect time to mix up elementary writing practices with some Christmas-themed writing ideas and Christmas Writing Prompts. Of course, these creative writing ideas could also be used for Middle school (old older) students.

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I hope you found this list of Christmas writing prompts ideas inspiring and have fun using them with your writers. Merry Christmas to all!

Until next time, Happy Holidays and write on!

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Jack Frost in Hawaii! Now THERE’S an interesting thought! 🙂

A contradictory thought — for sure — that contains the potential to stimulate a child’s imagination beyond that of most adults 😀

Awww… these are really good!!! ^^

I’m so glad you like them, Amy. 😀

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We all know that during the holiday season it is harder to engage our students.  Using holiday and seasonal activities helps to get over that hurdle.  These Christmas writing activities will have your students focused and engaged while working on important writing skills.

Writing Activities that Engage

Engaging students in writing can be tough, holidays or no holidays.  There’s something about a blank piece of paper and a really broad topic that overwhelms students.  By just taking these away and changing up the methodology we can grab their attention and get them focused on writing.  Shorter writing activities are also a great way to really focus on one specific writing skill.  Once students have practiced the concept, it is then easier for them to incorporate their new writing skill into larger writing assignments.

These Christmas themed flip books are a great way to engage your students with the holiday writing and help them work on a variety of writing and language arts skills.  The small, mini flip book format makes them something fun and exciting for students too.  Inside this resource you will have 6 mini-books to engage your students in different types of writing.  These no prep writing activities include directions so your students know just what to do.  A great resource to whole class writing or adding to the writing center.  Here’s what your students will work on using these Christmas writing activities.

1. Descriptive Writing Fun

This flip book on My Christmas Tree is a great example.  On two of tabs in this mini-book, students will focus descriptive writing.  They will start with listing adjectives to describe their tree.  Then they move on to using adjectives in sentences as they describe the ornaments.

Three of the 6 mini-books have descriptive writing activities.  This allows students to have multiple opportunities to practice this important writing skill.  You can find the descriptive writing activities in the My Christmas Tree, A Christmas Bakery and the Wrap It Up mini-books.

2. Writing and Supporting Opinions

Another important life skill we can teach our students is that of thinking through why they have opinions. It is one thing to have an opinion, we all have them, but it is another to be able to explain why we have an opinion.  As our students get older, they transition from just believing what they are told to developing their own opinions.  But being able to think through and explain why we have those opinions is an important part of that.  Helping our students learn that “just because” or “I don’t know” are not good reasons.

Using the Christmas flip books, students will work on stating their opinions and explaining why they have that opinion.  It might be their favorite Christmas ornament in My Christmas Tree, explaining what gift they would give to someone in Great Gift Giving, or writing about their favorite Christmas Carol.  All opportunities to practice writing and supporting their opinions.

3. The Power of Persuasion

Learning how to write persuasively is another great skill we can teach our students.  Whether they have a future in advertising, the  courtroom or public service, being able to lay out a well crafted, persuasive plan is great life skill.  Using the Christmas mini-books, students will practice their persuasive powers.

Practicing persuasion takes a couple of different forms in these mini-books.  In A Christmas Bakery, students will create an advertisement for the bakery.  This is a great way to learn how images and words can go together to persuade.  Additionally, in My Christmas Tree students will write to try to persuade someone to come and see their decorated tree.

4. How to Writing

Another writing skill your students will work on is how to writing.  Being able to clearly and concisely write steps or instructions is an important skill for our students to develop.

Using the Christmas mini-books your students will have the opportunity to practice how to writing about activities they have already done in real life.  The Wrap it Up mini-book will have your students writing about how to wrap a present.  Here students will include a list of needed supplies in addition to writing the steps.

What’s great about this activity is that it is really simple to set-up a hands-on gift wrapping station so that kids can experience it before they write about it.

Using recycled newspaper, construction paper or wrapping paper, students can practice before writing.  You can also use the hands-on gift wrapping station to have students “test” their steps.  Working with a partner, students can read one step at a time while the other person completes the action.  Make sure to have students do exactly what was said – no reading between the lines allowed.  This activity is a wonderful way to help students see how they can be more specific with their words.  Here’s an example of this type of activity done with how to writing for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

As you can see, this type of activity really helps students to think about their words.  It’s great for a whole class lesson as an engagement activity, but it’s also great to put the final writing to the test.  I don’t know about you but a gift wrapping station is a lot less mess than PB&J!

More Christmas Writing Fun Too!

While these activities cover many important writing skills, there’s more too.  Students will have opportunities to do some creative writing in A Christmas Bakery, and practice word variety in Christmas Carols as they work on synonyms.  There’s also a fun flip book with word puzzles and a chance to write out their Christmas list.

Your students will love writing this holiday season with these Christmas Flip Books .  And you, well you will love just how easy it is to engage your students in working on a variety of writing skills during the holiday season.  You can grab these Christmas Flip Books in my store on Teachers Pay Teachers.

Looking for More Christmas Learning?

Between my love of Christmas and my desire to engage students, I have a variety of fun learning activities that are perfect for this time of year.  Here’s just a few that I know you and your students will love.

• Christmas Writing Prompts with a Gingerbread PBL Twist
• 5 Fun Christmas Math Worksheets for Upper Elementary Classrooms
• Christmas Activities for Kids
• Christmas Tree Challenge: A Christmas STEM Activity
• December Reading Activities for Upper Elementary

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Celebrate this festive season with 80 phenomenal Christmas writing prompts! Whether you wish to write about love, family, magic, hope, or dreams, we’ve got the perfect prompt for you. We’ve included a unique mix of funny, thought-provoking, and serious prompts to stimulate your imagination. 

These December writing prompts will shake off writer’s block and make you eager to pen your story. We’ve also added a special section of Christmas writing prompts for kids. So without wasting time, let’s browse through these prompts! 

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Christmas writing prompts for adults 

1) Write about how a refugee staying in Paris finds the Christmas spirit. 

2) A flight is forced to land in Vietnam during Christmas. An old man is determined to spread Christmas cheer and make the passengers happy. What does he do? 

3) A girl who works at a Christmas store is unfairly removed from her job. Describe how she finds her Christmas spirit. 

4) What unique tradition would you like to create for your family on Christmas? Explain in detail. 

5) Describe how the arrival of a guest at Christmas changed your life. 

6) A kid performs a random act of kindness on Christmas which creates a huge impact. 

7) A woman traveling by train at Christmas meets a childhood friend who tells her a shocking secret. 

8) Write a letter to your best friend on Christmas, telling how much he/she means to you. 

9) A nurse working in the hospital on Christmas gets a big surprise. 

10) A scientist receives an anonymous gift from an admirer on Christmas and an invitation to meet. 

11) A 12-year-old child finds an elf hidden in his garden. The elf takes the boy to the North Pole and they have an exciting adventure. 

12) Write a poem about a romantic Christmas you spent with your partner. 

13) Describe a memorable Christmas dance at a party and why was it special. 

14) Write about a surprising miracle that happened on Christmas day. 

15) Recount a Christmas movie you watched that changed your life. 

16) Write about a unique experience where people from different cultures celebrate Christmas together. 

17) Relate a memorable experience where someone fulfilled a promise they made on Christmas. 

18) Imagine how Christmas would take place in 2034 and pen your thoughts about how technology could change Christmas. 

19) Recount a Christmas when you were alone, away from family. What did you do to make your Christmas special? 

If you want to develop a habit of writing consistently in a journal, we are here to help! Here are some effective holiday writing prompts for your next journal entry: 

Christmas journal prompts 

20) Reflect on an important lesson Christmas has taught you about life and write about it. 

21) Write about your dream Christmas vacation. 

22) Recount a special Christmas gift you received and why was it memorable for you. 

23) Name your favorite Christmas movie and describe why you love the movie. 

24) Describe a wonderful Christmas-themed project/artwork you worked on. 

25) Write about the music and songs you like to hear at Christmas. 

26) Narrate an experience where you received a strange gift at the Secret Santa gift exchange. 

27) Describe your favorite Christmas food, why is it special, and the best memories related to the food. 

28) Write about how you celebrated Christmas with your pet. 

29) Narrate your experience about a memorable office Christmas party you went to and what happened. 

For writers who want more December writing prompts, we’ve included a special section. Discover exciting Christmas story writing prompts about mystery, adventure, family, and more! 

Christmas story prompts 

30) Pen a story about how a prince and princess trapped escape from the clutches of a witch on Christmas. Narrate what they do to return to their native land. 

31) Compose a story about how a stranger convinces a family to celebrate Christmas. The family has not celebrated Christmas for five years. 

32) An elf has to rub fly paint on Santa’s reindeer to make them fly. He drops the fly paint and the fly paint falls on the floor. Now the reindeer cannot fly. What happens next? 

33) You open the door of a shed that is unused for years on Christmas. The shed leads to a magical world where all toys can talk. 

34) Craft a story about a songwriter who writes a modern-day Christmas Carol, reminding people of the true meaning of Christmas. 

35) Narrate a story about a girl who visits her ancestral home in Scotland at Christmas and finds true love. 

36) Tell the tale of how a teenager finds a mysterious map of a hidden treasure on Christmas. 

37) A 15-year-old boy discovers a land of magical Christmas ornaments and gifts. He then gets trapped in the land. What does he do? 

38) Write a story about how a swimmer saves an injured dolphin on Christmas. 

39) An artist takes a solo trip to Venice for Christmas and rediscovers her lost creativity. 

40) A chef participates in a cooking competition at Christmas. He must create an unconventional cake using modern cooking techniques. 

41) A group of elderly people decides to organize a charity event at Christmas to save an orphanage from closing. Will they succeed? 

42) A vet volunteers at an animal shelter on Christmas Eve and falls in love with another volunteer. 

43) A witch disguises herself and visits Earth to celebrate Christmas and gatecrashes a party. What happens next? 

44) An old teacher wishes he was younger by throwing a coin in a magical fountain before Christmas. He wakes up on Christmas day and realizes that he is 20 years old once again. 

45) Write a story about how a soldier defending his country’s border celebrates Christmas. 

46) Narrate how a standup comedian who received bad publicity makes an amazing comeback on Christmas Eve. 

47) Describe how a girl takes one step closer to her dream of performing in the Olympics on Christmas day. 

48) A boy runs away from his foster parents, galloping on his horse Starlight on Christmas Eve. 

49) Pen a story about a grandfather who reconnects with his grandson on Christmas day and fulfills exciting wishes on his bucket list. 

Christmas writing prompts for kids 

50) Imagine that you created a snowman on Christmas that suddenly became powerful. What powers did the snowman have? How did the snowman use those powers? 

51) Write a story about how a talking baby rabbit finds a home on Christmas and a loving friend. 

52) Write a poem on what you love about Christmas. 

53) You discover a monkey in your shed on Christmas and decide to take care of it. Explain what happens later. 

54) Imagine you are a Santa helper who is given the task of packing all gifts for Christmas. You realize that there are fewer gifts for children. What do you do? 

55) Describe the most special gift you gave someone for Christmas. 

56) Imagine you are given Santa’s sleigh and reindeer. Where would you go? What would you do? 

57) Write a dialogue between Santa and his helper about a special surprise to make Christmas more special. 

58) Write a story about how Tom (the cat) and Jerry (the mouse) spent Christmas. 

59) You want to host a party at Christmas. What games will you play? What food would you order? How would you decorate the house? Write all the details. 

60) You find a blue wishing feather on Christmas and realize that it makes your wishes come true. What do you wish for? 

61) You realize that a teddy bear you received on Christmas can talk and do magic.

62) You find a package in the snow on Christmas and unwrap it. You see a beautiful and expensive toy train. What do you do? 

63) Someone has locked you in a room full of Christmas gifts by mistake. 

64) You get the chance to decorate a Christmas tree. How will you decorate the tree? Explain in detail. 

65) Imagine you met Santa Clause when he was secretly keeping your gift. What would you ask him? 

66) You get a chance to meet your favorite cartoon character at Christmas. Describe how you spent the whole day with the cartoon character. 

67) You find a homeless man on Christmas who looks hungry. What do you do? 

68) Express how you spent a day playing with your friends in the snow during the Christmas holidays. 

69) An uncle gifts you a pet parrot as a gift on Christmas. The parrot is intelligent and can talk. Describe how what the parrot said made everybody laugh. 

Now let us see some fun Christmas creative writing prompts! These writing prompts for December include ideas related to fantasy, horror, childhood, snow, and, more. 

Fun Christmas writing prompts 

70) Write a story about a group of puppets coming to life on Christmas Eve. 

71) Describe how fairies and elves celebrate Christmas together in Fairyland. 

72) A tourist visits a haunted house on Christmas and discovers a ghost. 

73) On Christmas Eve, A wizard gifts a boy a magical table that produces whatever food you ask it to. 

74) Compose a poem about your favorite childhood memory of Christmas. 

75) A clumsy and amateur wizard becomes a hero and saves everyone on Christmas. 

76) A girl discovers the true identity of a spy on Christmas. The spy must do everything to prevent the girl from revealing her identity. 

77) An angel visits an old man staying alone at home and makes his Christmas memorable. 

78) Write a story about a unique snowman-making competition where the person who makes the best snowman gets a special prize. 

79) A woman discovers exquisite handmade Christmas gifts in her attic. She realizes that every gift is worth thousands of dollars. What does she do? 

80) A cynical journalist visits North Carolina to write an exciting story about a famous legend. He finds his lost Christmas spirit and discovers a shocking truth. 

We hope these holiday writing prompts for Christmas help you craft the perfect story. After you’re done with writing, the next step is editing. As experts in editing and proofreading services , we’d love to help you perfect your story!

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The best writing prompts for Christmas

"All I Want For Christmas Is You"? Trite. "Jingle Bells"? Boring. Miracle on 34th Street? Overplayed. "Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town"? Pass!

Instead of turning to the same old holiday traditions, why not embrace the Christmas spirit by writing about it this year? From reindeer soaring in the sky to sleighs gliding on the snow, writing prompts are a fun way to celebrate the holiday season that can help invigorate the memories of students and get kids to come up with all sorts of creative ideas about everything holiday-flavored. And sharing the stories around a Christmas tree is one of those family activities that you just can’t beat.

If you’re looking to cut to the festive chase, here are ten top Christmas writing prompts:

• Every year around Christmas, Satan accidentally gets thousands of letters from children writing to Santa. This year, however, he gets a letter that makes him sit up and take notice.
• Start your story with one character making a vow they would never have made the year before.
• The turkey is on the floor. Stuffing is stuck to the ceiling. The tree has been toppled over. The presents have been singed. What happened to cause this chaotic Christmas scene?
• Write about a character who won’t (or can’t) shop for the holidays.
• Write about a character who’s stuck in a shopping mall.
• Write about Christmas Day from Rudolph's perspective.
• Write about light returning to a place deprived of it for a long time, literally or figuratively.
• "Excuse me," someone says to you, tapping you on the shoulder. "Are these your antlers? You dropped them."
• You are Santa Claus, and you're running late for work because you're stuck in the middle of a traffic jam caused by a Justice for Reindeer protest.

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Whether you're looking for classroom ideas to get you in the festive spirit or for Christmas writing ideas to help you to teach a particular writing genre, we've got you covered. As always, a quick search of our extensive Writing Bank gave us heaps of inspiration for Christmas lessons. With each idea you'll find a real-life example, ideal for exemplification, finding ideas and lesson inspiration. 

Here are our top 10 ideas: 

Christmas Personified

Ask your class to write as if they were a Christmas tree or perhaps a decoration on the tree or a present underneath it! What do they see going on around them as we're busy preparing for Christmas? Here's an example.

Poetry innovation

Take a look at a well known Christmas poem and then ask your class to write their own versions. Twas the night before Christmas or The 12 days of Christmas are great options.      

Christmas metaphors

Asking your class what Christmas means to them is a great opportunity for a festive discussion and then to write using metaphors. Here's a lovely example to share with your class.

Time travelling at Christmas

What was Christmas like at different times though history? During World War One  or in Victorian times perhaps. A perfect opportunity to get your class doing some research! 

Christmas composing

Christmas songs are one of the most joyous parts of the festive season. Can your class write their own catchy song to celebrate the holidays? So much fun! Here's an example.  

Writing instructions 

When you're putting up a Christmas tree, where do you start? What about wrapping a present or making a card? Ask your class to write a clear and concise set of instructions. Here's an example of how to put up a Christmas tree.

Christmas adverts

The annual advertising from major brands usually provide an excellent basis for classroom writing. You could ask your class to retell the stories, write setting or character descriptions or even analyse them! Here's an example.     

Santa's Christmas

What does the main man do in the run to the big day? What does he do for the rest of the year? What would happen if Santa was sick? Questions like these are sure to prompt some creative writing! Find an example here.

Christmas around the world

How does Christmas compare in your country to Christmas across the other side of the world? Ask your class to research the celebrations and traditions of another country, how does it differ? What is the same? Here's an example about Christmas in China.  

Alternative letters to Santa

Most of your class will be familiar with writing the annual letter to Santa, but can they write an alternative and ask for something different too? Something that will change our world for the better perhaps. Here's a wonderful example for you to share.

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10 Christmas-Themed Writing Activities for Upper Elementary

Okay let’s get really honest for a second- the month of December is one of the CRAZIEST months of the entire school year. The holiday season is in full swing as Christmas time is approaching and it can sometimes be extra hard for young learners to concentrate.

Adding some Christmas writing ideas into your schedule can actually be a great way to get students to write using their creative juices and imagination while they are excited about the holiday season.

We put together 10 of our favorite  Christmas writing activities  for upper elementary students for you to check out:

10 Christmas Writing Activities to Try with 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade

Below are a variety of writing activities that will help get your classroom in the holiday spirit while still focused on the academic part of writing. They can be used for creative writing prompts for morning work, journal writing, or whole class lessons during the month of December.

(Disclaimer: You do not need to make these activities Santa-related and we would recommend sending information home to parents asking what holidays are celebrated at home and if it is okay to discuss Christmas in the classroom).

Ready, set, let’s spread some Christmas cheer during writing this year!

1. create christmas wish lists (of course).

Okay, obviously this is the perfect time of year for students to create some Christmas wish lists. It’s the perfect writing activity for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders because by these ages they usually have BIG plans of what they want to ask for.

Making Christmas wish lists can be so much fun for kids. It gives them a chance to really use their imagination and also do some research to make their list. You can differentiate this activity by having students type their list on the computer, write complete sentences for their list, or complete an entire paragraph about what they want. Another fun way to add some creativity to this is to have them add pictures of what they want as well. They could print a few, cut them out from a magazine, or draw them.

2. Write about your Family’s Favorite Christmas Tradition

Whether it is creating a gingerbread house together, decorating the Christmas tree or going somewhere special over the holiday break, have students write about their best Christmas tradition. Family traditions are a fun way to let students free write because they are writing about their actual experience so it should come more naturally for them.

Even students who may struggle with putting complete thoughts together should be able to dictate their traditions to you. This will allow you to figure out if sentence writing prompts are needed or let you know how to help them put a complete sentence together.

This activity pairs perfectly with the   Christmas paragraph writing graphic organizers.

3. Make a Holiday Card 

Another fun way to incorporate writing with your students during the Christmas holiday is to make cards. Creating cards is a fun change from typical writing activities because it allows students to have a little more creativity during the writing block. 

Try beginning the lesson by reading the book,  “Todd the Frog Spreads the Christmas Cheer.”  Discuss how sending holiday cards can help spread cheer to others.

You could have students simply create a Christmas card for a friend or family member. You could even go as far as to adopt a family in need as a class at Christmas and have students make cards for the family.

Another idea is to have students send their Christmas cards to soldiers who are deployed and away from their families during the holidays. All you would need is some card stock or construction paper and you can print some fun Christmas-themed writing paper for students to write on and glue inside. Give them crayons, markers and stickers and encourage them to draw something festive on the front.   

4. Create Your Own Christmas Song

Next up is another different type of creative writing idea. Have students think about their favorite Christmas song or Christmas carol. They can use that same melody but change the words to create their  own  Christmas song or Christmas carol! This becomes really fun for them to think outside of the box and create something that is their own. This is a great writing opportunity because the song could require complete sentences, accurate grammar, and in general just make sense, but it’s a fun change outside of the typical writing a paragraph or an essay.

5. Write down 3 Reasons you KNOW You are NOT on the Naughty List

This one is honestly just meant to be a super fun writing activity with a silly Christmas twist! You might be surprised by how many of your student’s creative writing skills come out during this activity. This one can always be fun to put up on the bulletin board during the month of December. This is also a great way to show students how a good  topic sentence  is crucial in their writing. 

6. Create an Acrostic Poem

Acrostic poems are a unique form of writing where you choose a word and use each letter from that word to start a line or phrase. This type of writing activity sparks creativity and helps expand student’s vocabulary and spelling skills. The fun part about acrostic poems is that the phrases do NOT have to be in complete sentences. What we love about these types of poems is that it gives kids a fun way to work on adjectives and describing words. 

Here’s an example of an acrostic poem about Snow:

S: Soft flakes falling

N: Nature’s ice

O: Over fields lays a white blanket

W: Winter is here

Here are some other holiday-themed words that you could have students use for acrostic poems: Christmas, Stocking, Candy Cane, Christmas characters such as the Grinch or Rudolph, holiday, tree, etc. 

7. Give Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Make Hot Chocolate

It is the perfect time of the year for hot chocolate! This writing activity is really fun because it should definitely involve the snack that you are writing about! How-to writing is important for kids to learn because it helps them to better understand sequencing. Plus, it increases language skills because kids have to choose words that accurately describe what they are writing about. Sentences also need to be clear and concise so that someone else can follow the instructions.

Together, make hot chocolate in the classroom and list the step-by-step directions on the SMARTboard as you complete each step. Have students use a graphic organizer to write down each step and then use that graphic organizer to write a final copy of a how-to paragraph. Have them take their directions home and see if a family member can follow their steps.

8. Have Students Write about What Their Perfect Christmas Morning Looks Like

Have students write a detailed paragraph or more about their  perfect  Christmas morning. Really have them focus on story elements for this one! Does it involve candy canes in stockings as they come around the corner? What is the perfect wrapping paper on their Christmas gifts? Do they have lots of little presents or one huge present? Is there a breakfast involved? Do they see Santa Claus himself? It is so much fun to hear their hopes and dreams all written down about a perfect moment.

9. Teach How to Write Holiday Thank You Notes

Teaching students about  writing thank-you notes  is the perfect addition to your writing lesson plans in December. Understanding how and knowing when to send a thank-you note is actually a pretty important life skill. It is a  valuable  skill that goes beyond just good manners. By expressing thanks through a note, kids actually learn to communicate their feelings in a clear and polite manner, hence practicing their language and communication skills! Thank you notes are a win-win in our book because they work on gratitude, writing skills, and communication!

Additionally, writing thank-you notes fosters personal responsibility, teaching children to take an active role in acknowledging acts of  kindness . This is an important skill to have as they grow older as everyone should understand the importance of acknowledging gratitude. 

Check out the  Holiday-themed Thank You Cards  for a differentiated activity that focuses on thinking about who to write to, generating ideas of what to write, and ending with a complete and punny thank-you card.

10. Opinion Writing Prompts

Opinion writing  is good for 2nd-5th graders because it helps them learn to express their thoughts and ideas in a clear and organized way. It also encourages students to consider different perspectives and learn how to respect others’ opinions, even if they’re different from their opinions. Writing opinions also helps improve language and communication skills. It makes kids better readers and thinkers in general. Opinion activities can be a great way to teach kids the concept of  brainstorming.

There are tons of fun ideas based around Christmas activities that you can use for opinion writing prompts for upper elementary students:

• Do you prefer real trees or fake trees for Christmas?
• Is giving or receiving gifts more important during Christmas?
• Would you rather make a gingerbread man or a snowman?
• Should schools have a longer winter break?
• Should Santa keep a naughty and nice list?
• In your opinion, what is the perfect Christmas present?
• What’s the fastest way to get to the North Pole?
• If you could buy Santa Claus anything you wanted, what would you buy him and why?

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Christmas is a major festival celebrated all around the world. In popular culture, it is loved for the wintertime fun, presents and excitement for everyone. A paragraph on the Christmas festival is a topic frequently asked in essay writing for school children. Let us guide your children on how to write an essay on christmas in english with some important facts about the festival.

While writing an essay on christmas for class 1, 2 and 3, children may face some challenges while gathering facts and putting their opinions and experiences in words. In this article, we will help you make this easy for your preschooler.

Essay writing is a good exercise in building writing skills. These points will help you in writing an essay on Christmas.

• Have a good structure for the article. Include an introduction and concluding paragraph.
• For short essays on the subject, stick to simple facts about Christmas, and write about your favourite aspects.
• When you are asked to write a long essay, think of the points that need to go into it.
• Start with a general introduction about the topic and explain the essential points in the body of the essay. End with a conclusion about what makes Christmas fun for everyone.

Writing in short and simple lines is the simplest form of essay for children of class 1 to write about Christmas. They can combine facts about Christmas with their favourite aspect of the festival. Here is an example of a 10-line essay on the topic:

• Christmas is a vibrant and popular festival celebrated around the world.
• Christmas is celebrated on December 25 every year.
• We visit our friends and relatives during the Christmas holidays and have lots of fun.
• My brother and I always wait for the Christmas vacation because it is filled with joy and sweet treats.
• On Christmas Eve, the carollers visit from house to house to sing carols.
• On Christmas, we wish all our friends a ‘Merry Christmas!’
• We bake delicious cakes and cookies for Christmas to share with our neighbours and friends.
• I always get a Christmas tree at home and decorate it with lights and toys.
• My friends and I exchange gifts on Christmas day and celebrate the festival together.
• We also host a Christmas party and wear our new clothes to celebrate the festival.

To write a short paragraph on Christmas, children need to think about what can be added to the essay to maintain a good flow. The introduction and conclusion can be merged into the main body to keep the essay intact. Here is an example of a small essay on Christmas in 150 words.

Christmas is a festival celebrated across the globe. It is celebrated on December 25. It is believed that Jesus Christ was born on this day in Bethlehem. Christmas is a popular festival and a short holiday season in most parts of the world. We gather with families during the festival and celebrate it with joy. Everyone feels the spirit of Christmas around the end of the year. The festival is filled with joy and merriment.

We celebrate Christmas by exchanging presents with neighbours and friends. We get a beautiful Christmas tree at home and decorate it with lights and ornaments. Many people also dress up as Santa Claus to distribute sweets and presents, especially to kids. Christmas is a fun holiday season and I wait for it excitedly throughout the year!

A long essay on Christmas for class 3 can have more details and facts about the festival. The essay’s body can combine facts about the festival and their favourite parts. Students can then add small introductory and concluding paragraphs to complete the write-up.

Christmas is a well-known festival and a very popular holiday season worldwide. The festival is celebrated during the last week of the year on December 25. It is believed that Jesus Christ was born on this day. The festival is on December 25, but the celebrations start earlier. People begin to prepare by getting presents for their friends and family and bringing home the Christmas tree and decorations. 

The Christmas season begins with Thanksgiving in November. On Thanksgiving, people get together to show their appreciation to God for all the blessings in their lives. Christmas is about a month after Thanksgiving, and the weeks in between are filled with Christmas spirit with everyone preparing for the big day.

Every year I am most excited about the presents I get on Christmas day. Santa Claus is said to go around the world on his flying sledge pulled by reindeer on Christmas Eve. He goes to every child’s house and delivers the present they wished for in the weeks before Christmas. 

On Christmas morning, I run to the Christmas tree to find my presents and have an amazing time unwrapping them. The fun continues throughout the day as I call up my friends and relatives to wish them a Merry Christmas! Then I prepare for the evening party by baking delicious cookies and cakes with my family. We invite our friends and neighbours to the party and have a great time throughout the evening.

Over time Christmas has become infused with popular culture as many people around the world participate in the celebration. Most people decorate Christmas trees and offer presents to family and friends. The celebratory part of the festival symbolises unity among people. To conclude, Christmas is a fantastic time of the year for everyone, with the new year just around the corner.

Christmas is the time for fun, holidays, and a season all children look forward to. Children will love to write about this festival. For children, this is a topic where their imagination can run free and write all their favourite aspects about the season. Children will also learn about Christmas as they research the topic to write an essay.

The examples presented here are meant to give children an idea about how they can write an essay about Christmas. They can also add more detail to it and use their imagination to make it creative or factual as they please. Essay writing is a fun way of expressing our thoughts and ideas about a topic, and the examples presented here are a good start for children.

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45 Christmas-Themed Writing Prompts and Activities for Middle School Students

October 27, 2023 //  by  Rachel Cruz

Christmas is just around the corner, which means winter break is too! How can you get your middle school students to write when the break is so close? Keep them engaged in your ELA class with these 45 Christmas-themed writing activities! Your middle schoolers will practice their writing and learn about the gift of giving throughout each writing activity.

1. Roll and Write!

Middle schoolers often dread writing or complain that they don’t know what to write about. Instead of telling them to use their imagination, give them a die and have them roll an idea for each part of their story. These roll-and-write Christmas stories make for a good laugh and a great writing experience.

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2. Acrostic Poems

Acrostic poems are an excellent writing activity that can be used with all grade levels. Pick the holiday, and have them use creative writing to describe that holiday! You will be surprised by each student’s writing skills as they complete each poem.

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3. Ten Things In An Elf’s Pocket

This creative writing activity is perfect for 6th-grade or upper-elementary students. Ask the students to imagine if they were elves. What would they have in their pockets? You will be surprised by the imagination of your students in this Christmas-themed writing activity.

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4. Would You Rather?

A great holiday game for ELA is Would You Rather? Give the students questions and have them choose between each option. Then, they can write about it in a persuasive essay and add it to their writing folders. Not only does it meet the standards, but it also gets kids engaged and passionate!

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5. Father Christmas…Stuck in Chimney! 

This fun holiday activity requires your students to use their imagination as they write a newspaper article about Santa Claus and how he got stuck in the chimney. After they finish, have your secondary students share them as a class and vote for the best story.

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6. If I Were an Elf…

If I Were An Elf is similar to Ten Things In An Elf’s Pocket, but in this activity, students must imagine they were an elf and all the things they would do! This fun writing activity has endless opportunities for using their imagination and creative writing skills.

7. Collaborative Stories

Collaborative stories are perfect for a fun time in the holiday season. Students will write a sentence for a holiday story and then pass it to the next student. The result will be a hilarious holiday-appropriate short story in which the entire class participated.

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8. How To Catch A Gingerbread Man

This writing prompt is excellent for upper elementary students or 6th grade. Students must use their creativity to imagine how to catch a gingerbread man. Students won’t even realize they are doing an assignment as they write about this fun topic.

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9. What Brings You Joy?

A great holiday activity for middle school students to practice gratitude and mindfulness is  What Brings You Joy? Students will have to brainstorm and reflect on what makes them happy as they write each one inside the word “Joy.” Then, you can hang them around the classroom for the entire class sees.

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10. The Night Before…Parody

A Christmas Carol Parody is a great activity for engaging your secondary students around the holiday season. After reading The Night Before Christmas, introduce them to parodies they may know, then challenge them to write their own!

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11. Ugly Christmas Sweater

Everyone loves an ugly Christmas sweater! In this fun writing unit, students will practice using descriptive writing about an ugly sweater. Then, they will pass their paper to another student and have to color a shirt based on the form! This writing game is perfect and aligns with common core standards, so it’s excellent for students and teachers.

12. Trapped in a Snow Globe

In this creative writing prompt, students must imagine they were trapped in a snow globe! They can practice writing using the five senses or write a short story. This holiday lesson plan is perfect for a busy holiday season and a stressed-out English teacher.

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13. The Great Tree Debate

Persuasive writing is one of the common core standards for middle schoolers. Have them show what they know by answering the holiday discussion question: Which is better: real trees or artificial ones? Students can write an essay or do an impromptu speech to make the class more exciting!

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14. Scrooge’s Diary Entry

After finishing the favorite holiday tradition of reading or watching  A Christmas Carol,  have your middle school students try out a new perspective. What was Scrooge thinking? What is his diary like? Then, have them write a diary entry explaining their thoughts!

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15. Snowball writing

Snowball Writing is a collaborative activity that engages the entire class! Students will each begin a story and then pass it to the next person as if it were a snowball. Then, they continue to write the Christmas story. These collaborative writing pieces will make students excited about writing and dying to discover the story’s ending!

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16. Mitten Memories

Mitten Memories is a great writing prompt that asks students to reflect on their holiday breaks over the past years. They must choose their favorite moment about Christmas and write about it with sensory details and figurative language to capture the emotion of each moment.

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17. Gingerbread House For Sale

In this creative writing endeavor, students must create their own gingerbread house and put it up for sale. This persuasive writing lesson will have students apply their knowledge about how to convince others. Plus, at the end of the unit, they can build their gingerbread house and try to sell it to their classmates for real!

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18. Holiday Story Task Cards

Some students complain they don’t know what to write about, especially when it’s close to the holiday break. Keep them motivated by giving them creative writing holiday story prompts. This could be used for journal writing or in centers, but teachers love it because they will never run out of things to write about.

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19. White Out Poetry

This fun writing center activity is excellent for teaching poetry. This digital activity challenges students to change the main idea or meaning from an original poem by adding whiteout to the words making for a super fun English class.

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20. Throw Kindness Like Snowballs

The holiday season isn’t only about presents. Teach your students the magic of kindness and giving compliments through this fun activity. Students will feel warm and fuzzy as they read the kind things their peers write about them.

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21. Mad Libs

Mad Libs are suitable for any holiday but make for a great Christmas writing activity. Elementary or secondary students will practice parts of speech as they fill in the blanks in the story. This fun idea will have your students laughing and begging to do more!

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22. Scattegories

This Christmas-themed writing game is perfect for a fun, engaging class time. Students will be given a variety of holiday topics, and they must think of one idea that starts with a specific letter. This activity for students is a great way to have fun in the classroom as the holiday break comes closer.

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23. Christmas Trivia

Christmas trivia is a super fun game for all ages! Your students can research facts about Christmas or any winter holiday and then write questions and answers. Then, they can have a trivia day about Christmas-themed topics.

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24. Write a Carol

Caroling is a holiday tradition that many people practice. If you want to bring music into your classroom, have your students listen to carols, brainstorm themes about Christmas, and write their carols! Then you can go caroling to each classroom with the songs they create.

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25. The True Story Behind The Grinch

In this creative writing assignment, students must use their imagination to explain why the Grinch is the way he is. A decent percentage of students will know the movie and have crazy answers to the question.

26. Christmas Comics

If your middle school students dread writing, have them write a Christmas comic! They can use any holiday story they know and have them rewrite it with illustrations, interjections, and dialogue. Plus, this activity meets the common core topic of writing and understanding different types of texts.

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27. Roll a Poem

Roll A Poem  is an excellent activity for elementary-aged students and up! Students will have to roll a die to create their poems. Every child will have a different poem, and they can analyze their differences.

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28. Christmas Exchange Game

In this “Secret Santa” activity, students will have to describe an item they are willing to give. They. It must be super descriptive, as other students will need to guess the object based on their writing! Then, they get to choose the gift and see if it is what they are thinking of.

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29. Choice Board

The Christmas Choice Board is a perfect activity for busy teachers during the holiday season. These writing activities allow your middle schoolers to be independent while they get to choose an activity that they like!

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30. Sentence Mix-Up!

If you are looking for a great holiday game to play when students lack motivation, then play the Mixed Up Sentence Game! Students will sort complete sentences to create a simple story while enforcing writing rules.

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31. One Word Resolution Quilt

This short and straightforward writing unit is perfect for starting a new year! Teach your children about affirmations and self-reflection as they create a classroom quilt to remind them of the people they want to become.

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32. Christmas Memories

Like Mitten Memories, this reflective writing prompt asks students to describe their favorite holiday memories. They should express it with figurative language as if the reader were experiencing it, showing the meaning and emotion of the moment.

33. Debate Writing, Giving, or Gifting?

The holiday season is about giving and joy and appreciating our things. This Christmas writing activity pack teaches your secondary students the gift of giving!

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34. Winter Poetry

Acrostic poems are fun, but some middle schoolers may think they are childish. Challenge these students to create their winter poetry with figurative language and strong vocabulary they can present to their families and friends.

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35. Snow Day Story!

The news of a snow day is a fantastic feeling for students and teachers. Engage your students in this winter writing activity by having them create a short story or narrative about a snow day.

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36. Bring Meaning To The Season

What is Christmas? Why do we celebrate these winter holidays? This interactive and hands-on unit teaches your students the meaning of the season.

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37. The 12 Days Of Christmas

The 12 Days of Christmas is a familiar song that most students know. Encourage your students to write daily with these prompts until the beginning of their winter break!

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38. Christmas Cards

If you want a Christmas Themed Writing Activity, have your middle schoolers write Christmas cards to their loved ones! Remind your students to be specific about why they appreciate each person, as this will contribute to a happy and safe classroom community.

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39. What Does Christmas Mean To Me? 

The holidays are critical moments in our lives. In this thoughtful writing activity, the students will need to think deeper about the meaning of Christmas and why it is essential to them.

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40. Santa Does Exist! 

For this creative writing activity, have your kids use their knowledge of facts and opinions to write about various prompts like, “What would a day in the life of one of Santa’s elves look like?”. Remind them to use evidence to persuade their readers before encouraging them to engage in a classroom debate with their work afterward.

41. Gratitude Journal

This writing activity can be used any year but is significant during the winter holidays. As a daily journal prompt, have your students write what they are grateful for and why, as it allows them to recognize how privileged they are and the good things they have in life.

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42. If I had 1,000,00,000…

In this meaningful holiday-themed lesson, your students will be asked what they would do if they had one million dollars. Would they buy presents for the poor? Would they donate to charity, or would they spend it on themselves? Use this time as a gateway to explore the gift of giving and the meaning of Christmas.

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43. Christmas Reader’s Theatre

Reader’s theatre is an excellent way to have a fun ELA class. Have your students write or practice a holiday script and then perform in front of the entire class.

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44. Picture Writing

Christmas picture writing is an excellent idea for an ELA or ESL class! Students will be given a photo and asked to write a story about it. These photos will allow students to dig deep and use their imagination to show their perspective of what is happening in the holiday photo.

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45. Christmas in Space

If you are looking for a unique Christmas-themed lesson, ask your students to write about Christmas in Space! There are no correct answers, and students must use their imagination and image of Christmas to explain their ideas.

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