82 December Journal Prompts for Writing Ideas at Christmas.
82 December Journal Prompts for Christmas Writing Ideas.
This post was updated October 7th 2023
Christmas has landed and with it a truck load of fun, chaos and busyness.
As a homeschool momma, I find it even more important to find moments of calm throughout the holiday season. Journal writing is a simple way to infuse a little quiet time into the day, for myself, and for the kids, too.
I bought my boys their first journal this year and after some initial doubts, they are enjoying using them now. Especially useful if you have a reluctant young writer like me. We love using them to record story starters.
We are all big fans of making up stories and the month of December is a smorgasbord of story ideas. Who knew Santa Claus could feature in so many stories with space themes or monster trucks? My kids.
I have compiled a huge 73 December writing prompts for you to dig into.
Whether you are teaching first grade students, a homeschool parent like myself or wanting prompts for your own personal use after a long day, I have you covered.
My Christmas gift to you. Enjoy them.
December Journal Writing Prompts.
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December Journal Prompts for Children.
- What is your favorite holiday movie?
- Do you know anyone who celebrates different winter holidays? Can you draw, explain or write about this?
- What is your favorite Christmas music? Is it an old or a new song? Why do you like it?
- Do you know what winter solstice is? Why is it December 21st?
- Is it hot or cold where you live at Christmas? Would you like to visit somewhere that had the opposite weather to you at Christmas?
- Do you have a favorite Christmas story? How often do you read it?
- What is the best Christmas activity for you? Why is this so fun?
- What day of the month does Christmas Day fall on this year?
- How does your family celebrate New Years Eve?
- Why is Christmas so much fun for you?
- What would you do if you got to visit the North Pole?
- What animals live in the North Pole?
- What name would you give to your own pet reindeer.
- Could you write a short poem about Christmas?
- What film will you watch more than once during your winter break this year?
- Do you prefer a crossword puzzle or a jigsaw (picture) puzzle? Why is this?
- What will be your word to live by next month? (good examples are brave, kind, calm, strong)
- Have you made any new friends this year? What do you love about them?
- Can you write a story about a lost reindeer called Bella? How would you get her back to the North Pole?
- What do you want to say thank you to your family for this year?
- Why does Christmas make people happy?
- Why do you think next year will be a great year?
- If you could have one superhero power, what would that be?
- What is your favorite memory from this winter?
- Imagine a parcel is left at your door on Christmas Eve. What is in it and what adventures do you have with it?
- Do you prefer winter or summer? Why?
- Do you love or hate brussels sprouts? Why?
- What clothes would you pack for the North Pole?
- What is your favorite Christmas song to dance along to?
- Imagine you are in charge of the family Christmas party. What do you need? What would you eat? What music would you play? What would you wear?
- How can you be kind to someone else this Christmas time?
- What makes your perfect winter hot chocolate? Can you draw it and write your own special recipe?
- How many carrots do you think reindeers need every day?
Mindful December Journal Prompts
- What is your favorite holiday decoration? How does it make you feel?
- What is your favorite food at Christmas? Is it sweet, salty, spiced? Is it soft, hard, crumbly, sticky?
- Write a short story about winter. How does it sound, smell, appear?
- What is your favorite Christmas Walt Disney movie? Does it make you laugh, cry, dance, sing, think?
- Can you think of 5 things you are grateful for this year?
- How would you describe a snowflake? Does it make a sound when it falls?
- Write the word Christmas in your journal. Now draw 4 pictures that come into your head.
- Imagine you are eating your favorite winter meal. What does it taste like? How does it smell? How does it look?
- Can you draw a beautiful snowflake in your journal?
- Look around the room or space you are in. Can you list 4 different shapes you can see?
- Close your eyes for 3 breaths. How does your breath feel when it moves? Write or draw how it feels.
- Take a mindful walk outside and observe the changes in nature that come with December.
- Write a letter to your future self, imagining yourself one year from now.
- Explore the idea of mindful giving.
- Practice a mindfulness meditation for a few minutes and then write about your experience.
- Create a list of simple, mindful self-care practices you can turn to when you need a moment of calm.
- Write about your favorite winter activities.
- Describe the sights, sounds, and scents that remind you most of December and Christmas time.
- How can you show gratitude during the holiday season?
- Write about your ideal way to spend a cozy, winter evening.
- Write a short story or poem inspired by the winter season.
- Think about the idea light during the darkest days of the year. How can you learn to love the dark?
- Write a message of hope to the world.
December Journal Prompts for Moms.
- What do you love about the Christmas Holidays?
- What is the hardest part of Christmas for you?
- What one thing can you drop to make Christmas easier for you?
- List 4 ways you can take care of yourself over Christmas.
- What have you loved most about this year?
- List 8 things you are grateful for this past year?
- My family members love me because….
- Name one recent loving action I took for myself?
- My favorite holiday tradition is……..?
- This is important to me because……?
- The best gift I could give to my children is…….?
- What is the best thing about being a mom at Christmas?
- What is the best way for you to relax when you get stressed this Christmas? Write this out and read it to yourself every day.
- What one thing can you let go of on the last day of the year? How will you feel when you say goodbye to this?
- How can you be kind to someone else this Christmas time?
- What affirmation do you need in December?
- You are happiest when……?
- What do you love most about being a mother?
- What is your perfect cozy winter family night?
- List 3 best things that make December magical for you.
- How do you love to spend New Year’s Eve?
- What is your Christmas favorite recipe? Why does it make you so happy?
- How do you decorate your Christmas tree? How do you mark this event? (this is my favorite Christmas activity).
- What are your favorite holiday traditions?
- Have you created any new traditions since becoming a parent?
- Write a short poem or story about the first day of winter.
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How to use Journal Prompts.
When you feel the need to do some journal writing, just pick one prompt idea and get writing. I quite like randomly picking one, without too much thought.
It’s nice to create a ritual around journal writing, especially at Christmas. I like to write for a few moments after my morning meditation, when my head is clear. I get some of my best ideas at this time.
Then I do a quick scribble last thing at night, to get it out of my head before sleep.
How can you make journaling fun?
Journaling tip: Go with the flow.
Some days I love to write and the kids want to get involved too, other days they are not interested. I never force it. That’s the quickest way to ensure they lose interest in journalling. On those days, just leave it or maybe do something creative like decorate your journal cover.
Big Life Journal has some great journals and pintables as well, designed with children in mind.
The good thing about journal writing is you can pick it up whenever you feel the urge to write. It’s a great self-care activity to model for your kids too. So indulge in a little journal time.
Do you prefer daily writing prompts or do you like free writing?
I have been quite creative with these prompt ideas, so hopefully you can find something that suits you. If there are any Christmas writing prompts I have missed out, add your ideas below.
May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve.
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Christmas is the perfect time to create a new journaling routine. Get in early with your new year’s resolutions and start a healthy habit early. You are winning at life!
Amanda x
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A lot of ideas, great for little writers!
I’ve never tried the big life journal. I will
Definitely give it a peek! I’ve added daily journaling into my New Year’s resolution.
I’m always so grateful to get some writing prompts. This is especially helpful when I’m running out of ideas of things to write about on the blog. Thank you for sharing such a great list. These will come in handy when my daughter has to start writing essays too.
You are very welcome! Enjoy.
Journaling is a great stress release but also good for memories! Some great ideas for kids and moms.
Thank you. Yes I hope there are some good ones for mothers and children alike.
I would have loved these prompts as a child. This gives me ideas on things to text to my nephew. Thanks.
Nice to hear Julie.
This is fantastic!! I’m always looking for journal prompts. I love that you included journal prompts for kids too!!
Journaling is something to start at any age!
I absolutely love journal prompts…for myself and to share with my granddaughter who is just now getting into journaling. This list will be sure to prompt a lot of good journaling! Thanks!
That’s lovely to hear.
Great journal prompts
Thank you.
So many great journal prompts thanks for the post
I. Love. This. Post! There are SO many good prompts in this! I’ve only started hitting my thoughts down into a journal since the start of the year; a ‘New Years resolution’ like of thing. But I had a little difficultly with it at first because it often felt like I was writing in a diary and I wanted it to be more then that. But if you’ll have more post like this one, I won’t have that problem anymore! Thanks a million!
That’s a great share. Thank you for taking the time to share your journaling story so far.
These are such thoughtful and inspiring prompts. December is a perfect time for having my children begin their own journaling in order to be reflective, creative and have gratitude. I love the idea of providing choices to make it more fun. Looking forward to sharing this list for all of us.
Thank you for your comment. I am really glad you will be using these with your children.
Beautiful prompts. Will help the kids be creative and have fun at the same time. Your blog is beautiful too.
Thanks. That is kind of you to say.
What a wonderful list! I love journal prompts, especially ones for moms. I’ve found the prompts really help me to refocus and realize everything good in life, especially on a hard day of parenting! Thanks for sharing!
Yes! All about looking for the good. There is always some out there.
Love these creative journal prompts! We recently got our girls into journaling, and these prompts make for a great activity leading up to the holidays. Thank you for sharing!
Glad you found it useful!
Thank you for compiling such a wonderful list of journal prompts for December. I have saved this to share with my granddaughter. She has become a big fan of journaling and it will be fun for us to discuss these topics and see which ones she chooses to write about!
That’s so nice to hear! My boys dip in and out of it. But that’s ok too.
Journaling is great all year – but, at Christmas it’s even better. A great way to have fun, reflect, and enjoy the season. Your comprehensive list of prompts is fabulous! Thanks for sharing!
It is definitely a time for reflection and fun!
Love these…may have to so some. Thank you 😊