Celebrating Kwanzaa

Use the following writing prompt to inspire you to learn more about Kwanzaa, a holiday celebrated around the world and created in part to help African-Americans learn more about their African heritage.

Your class is given an assignment to write about your ancestors. Who do you choose to write about and why?

Celebrating Hanukkah

Use the following writing prompt to inspire you to write a scene about Hanukkah.

The story of Hanukkah begins with a tiny amount of oil that lasts for eight days. You have a small amount of something that lasts a lot longer than you thought it would. What is it, and how does this make you feel?

O Christmas Tree!

Use the following writing prompt to inspire you to write a scene about the Christmas season.

You and your family go to a Christmas tree farm to select a tree. After wandering around the farm for a while, you find the perfect tree. Just as you are about to cut it down, you see the tree next to you begin to glow. What is happening?

Holiday Traditions

The holiday season is upon us, with all of the festivities that accompany this time of year. Use the following prompt to write about the season.

You and your family celebrate the holidays in your own unique way. What are some of the traditions that you include in your celebration?