Seasonal and Holiday stories and tales are fun
to write and can be an inspiration to both the
reader as well as the writer.
Whether narrating a factual account of some
traditional celebrations, or relating a fictional epic
of flying reindeer, glistening snow and elves that
create gifts for young and old alike, you will find
that a bit of that "magic" will flow from the key-
board or pen right into your heart. Soon visions
of sugarplums and other delights will bring
back your own memories or will motivate you
to create some.
Holidays are magical times in themselves because
they take us from daily life into enjoying family,
friends, food, and decorations without feeling
guilty or silly. It's okay to thrill at falling snow as
it gently covers a pine tree, or to feel a tear down
your cheek as a child is mesmerized by glitter and
bubble lights.
The Holiday Season is a chance to express your
ideal venture into the empire of make-believe,
fantasy, and hope. A short story can take on
epic proportions when it reaches someone who
needs a "lift" during perhaps a sad walk down
memory lane, or a wish that had never taken form.
It can bring young and old together with giggles,
hugs, and oohs and aahs at the concept of
wonderful happenings on starry, cold nights or
it can open nostalgic gateways into holiday meals
and family get-togethers.
Sometimes a poem or
tale could dust off a bit of the child in each of us,
and take us for a sleigh ride right into the heart
of what we viewed life as at age 5, 10, and so
forth. We have evolved and so have our views
of life and our aspirations. No one can truthfully
say that they are not touched by feelings of
mellow, warm, and fuzzy. Each and every person
needs comfort whether in the form of pictures,
words, or ideas. The recesses of our memories
can be ignited or quieted, depending on the
circumstances, but Holiday writing is a challenge
that will give the writer as much pleasure and
fun as the reader.
So, don't miss out on taking part in one of the pleasurable times of life, write and
ENJOY!
