We are trying a new contest. Really we are looking for amazing writing to fill our print issue. These types of contests generally bring us excellent writing that fills our margins and moves our readers. This is our 6 Word Holiday Memoir Contest. The idea is simple, sum up one of your best holiday memories in just 6 words. You can also sum up your holiday season or tradition in 6 words.
Generally you will see these types of 6 word memoirs in schools or even in therapy. They are used for all kinds of reasons, but can be a very powerful pieces of writing. We are looking for pieces that move us. I know this contest will be hard to judge. I hope to include as many of these in our digital print issue as possible. If you want more information about the 6 word memoir, please watch this Ted talk by Larry Smith a founder and key player in encouraging people to write these memoirs.
Anyway quick rules:
- Must be 6 words, no more, no less.
- Must address the holidays in some way
- Must be “moving”
- You can enter as many times as you like
- Memoir must be written in the comment
- Must be original
- Deadline December 20, 2021
Prizes:
- Publication on our site and digital and print issue
- Promoted on social networks
- Featured as the winner on our website.
I have high hopes for this contest. Please have fun with it, and make them as moving and has filled with holiday spirit as possible. Sad memoirs are ok too. Leave your memoir in a comment below.
Good luck!
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Stringing popcorn, hot chocolate, family love…
Missing home, blizzard diner, crying hotel…
Froot Loop garland and happy girls .
Putting up a stocking for her fiancé.
Sorry. Too many words. I’ll try again.
I did that several times lol.
Filling a stocking for her fiancé.
wedgewood China, once cherished, now dusty
my lost dog found on Christmas eve
Found a new way to live
Crackers! Laughing matter now silent memory.
Pudding and word games. People missing.
Beer after beer, now Christmas, Wasted.
Holidays said man, I gave five.
Prayers said, candles lit. Tree glimmering.
Lonely. Awaiting friends enjoying the holiday.
Christmas, too lonely to get together.
Holiday snow fall, I Am lucky.
Holidays with one missing, is unbearable.
Cookies freed themselves from Xmas tree.
Christmas tree on a hospital nightstand.
Christmas you came,
Easter you left.
Trees, tinsel, gold
None to hold
Lights, baubles, love
Christmas is enough.
My depression causes isolation this Christmas
Rattling dice; Christmas Yahtzee by candlelight.
No tree with gifts, missing you
Lightning twice chose our Christmas tree.
Mom passes days before, saddens Holidays.
unconditional love, gift-wrapped with wagging tail
Mom’s hair is back for Christmas.
killer and I in foresttrap holidayover
Covid cancels Christmas number two.
Thanksgiving. Wayward son makes it home.
Small artificial tree better than nothing
Grandma ‘s fruit cake soaked in wine
Excessive debate kills the holiday vibes
Holidays – An astounding multiplier of memories.
First time bread baking! Tasty sourdough!
Bubbly, gems, laughing, so many gifts
Sparkly snow twinkling lights happy children
Great visit but alone again OK
Evergreen, fireside, baking. Fragrant Christmas love.
Our first Christmas, as new parents.
Post-Thanksgiving packed refrigerator is slowly emptied
Tree lights and presents before dawn
Still leftover turkey but no gravy!
Dying lady remembers her first Christmas.
Eyes twinkle above holiday themed masks.
New puppy sleeps under baby’s highchair.
Chop vegetables, stir soup, serve joy.
To be kissed under the mistletoe.
Child wipes counter with heirloom rag.
Cookie jar feasts on tiny hands.
We will be running another 6 word contest soon. This year the winner we went with was less sweet and more timely; So many of these entries are wonderful, and this was very hard! Our winner is:
Prachi Jain “Excessive debate kills the holiday vibes”
This entry seemed very current and with the times. Congratulations!