{"id":991,"date":"2026-07-12T14:08:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T21:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hub71.ca\/erudolph\/?page_id=991"},"modified":"2026-07-14T20:26:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T03:26:59","slug":"christmas-writing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hub71.ca\/erudolph\/english\/creative-writing\/christmas-writing\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-vqq3z-18925b4e4bdfb14bf34b482f6cb27729 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-pdxzz-47a5dd06d52083b88e1441c89ffa5ee1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mqqvtc7j-0edee5f9144fd8b4de7a3801e3a53975\">\n#top .flex_column.av-mqqvtc7j-0edee5f9144fd8b4de7a3801e3a53975{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-mqqvtc7j-0edee5f9144fd8b4de7a3801e3a53975{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mqqvtc7j-0edee5f9144fd8b4de7a3801e3a53975 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_two_third  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l92fj-068f83fafbf15de47fa519bcc610b7af\">\n.avia-image-container.av-l92fj-068f83fafbf15de47fa519bcc610b7af img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-l92fj-068f83fafbf15de47fa519bcc610b7af .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-l92fj-068f83fafbf15de47fa519bcc610b7af av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-995 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-995 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/hub71.ca\/erudolph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/07\/Alfie-300x215.jpeg\" alt='' title='Alfie'  height=\"215\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub71.ca\/erudolph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/07\/Alfie-300x215.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/hub71.ca\/erudolph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/07\/Alfie-260x185.jpeg 260w, https:\/\/hub71.ca\/erudolph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/07\/Alfie-705x505.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/hub71.ca\/erudolph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/07\/Alfie.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-f9ejj-b2a4708b841b39ec6c12996df1a23af3\">\n#top .flex_column.av-f9ejj-b2a4708b841b39ec6c12996df1a23af3{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-f9ejj-b2a4708b841b39ec6c12996df1a23af3{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-f9ejj-b2a4708b841b39ec6c12996df1a23af3 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-tu2f-cf99b8a3d8e1c4611ce2133a677a5bed '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"ms-rteForeColor-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jwdyYBcbNmI\">Smurf&#8217;s Christmas Movie\u200b<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_vS6O8YlMq0\">Gift of the Magi by O. Henry &#8212; Short Story Film &#8212; 1980<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ELy_4fH_h0E\">Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg &amp; read by Liam Neeson<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words &#091;.text-message+&amp;&#093;:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0b8141b1-8194-4209-a665-3047e2aa1e77\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-&#091;3px&#093;\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<h3><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6 ms-rteFontSize-3\"><span class=\"ms-rteFontSize-2\">Story Ideas and Prompts:<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6 ms-rteFontSize-3\"><span class=\"ms-rteFontSize-2\">This\u00a0story showcases how to build a magical atmosphere and use sensory details effectively.\u200b<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6 ms-rteFontSize-3\"><span class=\"ms-rteFontSize-2\">Prompt: The Polar Express Reimagined<\/span><br class=\"ms-rteFontSize-2\" \/><span class=\"ms-rteFontSize-2\">A teenager gets an invitation to board a magical train on Christmas Eve, but instead of delivering presents, the train takes passengers on a journey to their greatest dream\u2014or fear.\u200b<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<div><strong>*first brainstorm ideas then use the Story Structure Graphic Organizer below<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">C<\/strong><strong class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">hristmas Memoir:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">\u200bRecount a Christmas\u00a0experience, reveal the personal effects of the experience, and share what was learned.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">Structure Sample below,\u00a0<em>Fish Cheeks\u00a0<\/em>by Amy Tan<\/strong>\u200b<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">or\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">Operation &#8220;Catch Santa&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">A boy stays up late on Christmas Eve, determined to catch Santa delivering the presents.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>A Christmas Ghost Story<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hub71.ca\/erudolph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/07\/A-Christmas-Carol-Readers-Theatre-1.pdf\">A Christmas Carol Readers Theatre<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4jLRLwI6OdU\">Muppet Christmas Carol: Scrooge&#8217;s Grave<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\"><strong>A Christmas Fantasy Story<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><strong class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><strong class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">A Christmas Love Story<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\"><strong>Who Slayed Santa? Christmas Murder Mystery:<\/strong>\u00a0 The unthinkable has happened, Santa has been found murdered just weeks before Christmas Eve. What happened? What are the clues and who are the suspects?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><strong class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">Blizzard Survival Story<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">A group of friends gets caught in an unexpected snowstorm. They must rely on their wits and teamwork to find shelter and survive the night. What challenges do they face? How do they overcome them?\u200b\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">Winter at the Boarding School<\/strong><br class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\" \/><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">Snowed in at a remote boarding school during winter break, a group of students discovers an abandoned wing of the building. What secrets do they uncover?\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">\u200b&#8221;The Gingerbread Chase&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">As you step off the school bus, you spot a gingerbread man racing across the street, frosting glistening and crumbs flying. \u201cCatch me if you can!\u201d he shouts before vanishing around the corner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">Where is he running, and why? Do you chase him or let him go? Write about the wild adventure that follows\u2014will it involve a daring pursuit, a surprising ally, or a sugary mystery? Let your imagination run as fast as he does!\u200b\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1509\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia\">&#8220;Nightmare at the Hockey Pond&#8221;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1814\"><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">Write your own version of this scene:<br data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1550\" \/><strong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1814\">A group of kids playing hockey on a frozen pond suddenly gets an unexpected visitor. It can be a monster\u2014or another mythical creature of your choice. Describe what the creature looks like, how the kids react, and what bizarre, funny, or scary thing happens next.\u200b<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1814\"><strong class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">A Christmas Animal Story<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1814\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ogc7UncS9kk\">The Christmas Day Kitten Read Aloud by James Herriot<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1814\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EHnDT1SO8sc\"> The Little Match Girl [AUDIOBOOK] read by Ewan McGregor &#8211; GivingTales<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\"><strong>The Little Match Girl: Blackout or Found Poem<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\"><strong>\u200b<\/strong><\/span><strong>Objective:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">Using a page from\u00a0The Little Match Girl\u00a0by Hans Christian Andersen, create a blackout poem that captures the essence of the story or reveals a new perspective.<\/span><br class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\" \/><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\"><strong>Optional Twist:<\/strong>\u00a0Create a\u00a0found poem\u00a0by copying the words they choose into a fresh format, organizing them into poetic lines without altering their original order on the page.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><br class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\" \/><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\"><strong>Example from\u00a0The Little Match Girl:<\/strong><\/span><br class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\" \/><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">Here\u2019s a small excerpt transformed into a blackout poem:<\/span><br class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\" \/><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">&#8220;Flames glowing,<\/span><br class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\" \/><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">visions of warmth.<\/span><br class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\" \/><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">The stars above,<\/span><br class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\" \/><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">grandmother&#8217;s smile\u2014<\/span><br class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\" \/><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-6\">peace in the snow.&#8221;\u200b<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/hub71.ca\/erudolph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/07\/andersen_little_match_girl.pdf\">andersen_little_match_girl<\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/hub71.ca\/erudolph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/07\/Writing-Prompt-Idea-Inspired-by-The-Gift-of-the-Magi.pdf\">Writing Prompt Idea Inspired by The Gift of the Magi<\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/hub71.ca\/erudolph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/07\/fish_cheeks_outline-2024-11-23-18_52_27.pdf\">fish_cheeks_outline 2024-11-23 18_52_27<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"parent":404,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_bg_child_page_menu_hide":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-991","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hub71.ca\/erudolph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/991","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hub71.ca\/erudolph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hub71.ca\/erudolph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hub71.ca\/erudolph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hub71.ca\/erudolph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=991"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/hub71.ca\/erudolph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/991\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1143,"href":"https:\/\/hub71.ca\/erudolph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/991\/revisions\/1143"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hub71.ca\/erudolph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/404"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hub71.ca\/erudolph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=991"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}