The holiday season is here! With it comes Christmas lights and all those fun winter traditions. Adding winter-themed writing prompts to your holiday season may help get you in the holiday spirit! I’ve put together five writing prompts to spark your imagination and add a touch of spooky fun to your winter stories. So, grab a pen, pencil or your laptop, get comfy, and enjoy these writing prompts.

Remember, anything can happen with these prompts, so let your creativity fly and add your own twist!

5 Winter Themed Writing Prompts

1. The Snowman Who Thought He Was Human: One day, the snowman you built starts acting like a person—talking, walking, and insisting that they are just like everyone else. What do they do, and how do you convince them they're a snowman?

   
   

2. The Evil Elf Under the Sink: There’s been an evil elf living under your kitchen sink for who knows how long. One night, while sneaking to the kitchen for a midnight snack, you catch them rummaging through the cabinets. What happens next, and what are they looking for?

   
   

3. The School That Turned Into a Log Cabin: One winter morning, you show up at school, but instead of the regular building, there’s a giant log cabin. Things inside aren’t what they seem. What happens when you walk in, and who’s waiting for you?

   
   

4. The Mysterious Gift in the Mail A package shows up at your door with a tag that says, “Open if you dare.” You weren’t expecting any gifts; no one knows who sent it. What do you do, and what happens when you open it?

   
   

5. The Lights That Wouldn’t Come Down: Christmas is over, but when you try to take down the holiday lights, they have other plans. The lights come to life and start wrapping up anyone who touches them. What’s going on, and how do you stop the lights before they take over?

   
   

I hope these prompts get your imagination going and help you create some awesome holiday stories. Pick one and see where your creativity takes you. Sometimes, the best stories come from unexpected places.

Let me know if you think of a spooky winter writing prompt in the comments. Happy writing, and remember to keep on shivering!