High School Christmas Writing Topics
1. Christmas Writing Prompts
Research an aspect of Christmas tradition (e.g. the Christmas tree, the star, Santa Claus, the date of the celebration, etc.) Write an essay describing the culture, figures, and beliefs that created that particular holiday aspect.
2. Christmas Hanukkah Kwanzaa Solstice Topic
Choose a winter holiday you do not know much about (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, Saturnalia, etc.) Write an essay exploring its origins and describing the modern-day celebration.
3. Christmas Creative Writing Prompt
Write a story that employs the following words: "Pine, star, candy cane, baking, cr�che, sweet, cold, crunch."
4. Santa Claus Writing Topic
Write a story that centers on a 6-year-old girl asking her father if Santa Claus is real.
5. December Writing Prompt
Write a story that begins with the following sentence: "Santa Claus was passed out cold on her fireplace, and Heather was beginning to regret coming downstairs for a snack."
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