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~~~~~WHAT MAKES YOU DREAD CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS?~~~~~
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We're reaching the end of the year, and that means a slew of holidays. No matter what ethnic or religious heritage you have, there is something or someone to celebrate.
We all know the happy side of celebrations: Family, Friends, Honor, Remembrance, Gifts.... etc.
What I want to know is what is it about the holiday you celebrate which casts a bad light on your holiday?
{}too much to do?
{}too many fireworks/ loud noises/ decorations?
{}don't follow the same religion anymore or you question your beliefs?
{}don't like your family?
{}too old?
{}too young?
{}outsiders don't respect your beliefs?
{}don't like the food?
{}a friend or loved one won't be there to celebrate with you?
This contest is open to the discussion of - any - recognized holiday celebrated during the months of November and December.
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~~~~~WHAT MAKES YOU DREAD CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS?~~~~~
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The Rules
~ 1 ~ No Pre-writes allowed. You may enter up to 2 poems.
~ 2 ~ You must proofread your work for any spelling/grammar mistakes
~ 3 ~ You must read and comment on one other entry in this contest.
And, you must tell me which entry you commented on in your
author's box.
~ 4 ~ You may not bash/insult/harass any other entrant for his/her
beliefs.
~ 5 ~ You may not use profanity/erotica/StiCky CAps in your entry.
~ 6 ~ I will keep this contest open for some time because I would like
to see a variety of entries. But be aware that I may close it
early if I want to!
~ 6 ~ Have fun!
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~~~~~WHAT MAKES YOU DREAD CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS?~~~~~
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First Place earns a gold trophy and 300 points
Second Place earns a silver trophy and 150 points
Third Place earns a bronze trophy and 75 points
Honorable Mentions TBD
I have opened this for pre-writes for one individual... If anyone else enters, I will remove your poem. Thank you.
~~~~~WHAT MAKES YOU DREAD CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS?~~~~~
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We're reaching the end of the year, and that means a slew of holidays. No matter what ethnic or religious heritage you have, there is something or someone to celebrate.
We all know the happy side of celebrations: Family, Friends, Honor, Remembrance, Gifts.... etc.
What I want to know is what is it about the holiday you celebrate which casts a bad light on your holiday?
{}too much to do?
{}too many fireworks/ loud noises/ decorations?
{}don't follow the same religion anymore or you question your beliefs?
{}don't like your family?
{}too old?
{}too young?
{}outsiders don't respect your beliefs?
{}don't like the food?
{}a friend or loved one won't be there to celebrate with you?
This contest is open to the discussion of - any - recognized holiday celebrated during the months of November and December.
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~~~~~WHAT MAKES YOU DREAD CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS?~~~~~
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The Rules
~ 1 ~ No Pre-writes allowed. You may enter up to 2 poems.
~ 2 ~ You must proofread your work for any spelling/grammar mistakes
~ 3 ~ You must read and comment on one other entry in this contest.
And, you must tell me which entry you commented on in your
author's box.
~ 4 ~ You may not bash/insult/harass any other entrant for his/her
beliefs.
~ 5 ~ You may not use profanity/erotica/StiCky CAps in your entry.
~ 6 ~ I will keep this contest open for some time because I would like
to see a variety of entries. But be aware that I may close it
early if I want to!
~ 6 ~ Have fun!
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~~~~~WHAT MAKES YOU DREAD CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS?~~~~~
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First Place earns a gold trophy and 300 points
Second Place earns a silver trophy and 150 points
Third Place earns a bronze trophy and 75 points
Honorable Mentions TBD
I have opened this for pre-writes for one individual... If anyone else enters, I will remove your poem. Thank you.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on December 26, 2005
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: Thank you for all your entries. I did enjoy all of them! Instead of awarding honorable mentions, I applauded all the entries that followed the rules of commenting on another entry. Despite your trials this year, I do hope all of you found something to celebrate that brought you joy!
First Place ... Christmas Counting Rhyme by amateurpoetess
Second Place ... Holiday Visits to Grandmother's House by psycho pixie
Third Place ... Hidden Samhain, Almost Forgotten by cafegroundzero
A special thanks to amateurpoetess for all the commenting!
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The shopping, the cooking,
just makes me sick.• Commented on by judge. -
Others think our holiday glorifies Satan,
but this is false, so we are waitin'.by cafegroundzero 34 lines, 5 comments, on Nov 2 7:48 AM 2005. In Hope, Contemporary, Angst
Bronze trophy winner
• Commented on by judge. -
Two different families that want our attendance.
A brother-in-law who starts fights with a vengeance.• Commented on by judge. -
Her breath like rotting eggs
Stirred with a fish two weeks dead• Commented on by judge. -
It was two weeks before Halloween.
I went to Walmart to buy a mask.• Commented on by judge. -
Family Fun At Xmas
Father shouting• Commented on by judge. -
I Wrote a Letter to santa
He must have not got my note• Commented on by judge.
Silver trophy winner
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If we dread the holidays are we really celebrating them?
I couldn't help myself ^_^
I might just take part in this contest... I need something to get my creative juices flowing -
Oh, NO! You really don't want to get everyone started, do you? LOL I cringe at the thought!
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This is fun!
What I want to know is what is it about the holiday you celebrate which casts a bad light on your holiday? I'm not going to offer examples because I want some original answers. This contest is open to the discussion of any recognized holiday celebrated during the months of November and December.
Hmmmm.... Fine challenge. Maybe I'll do Samhain, or Hallowed E'en. Or maybe Saturnalia/Christmas. Oh the choices! -
AAH i really want to enter but i don't have TIME right now... oh well. i work on my poem and enter it when i can.
excellent idea, by the way!
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Well I can't enter because there is nothing at all that makes me dread the hols. I get off school for a while, what more could I want?
Maria
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This sounds like a great contest. I will try to come up with something, over my inlaws for the holidays are always filled with great things I could write about, I wish I could just stay home. I will give this a whirl.
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sounds like an interesting idea for a contest. I hope you get out of this what you are looking for and good luck to everyone! happy judging too
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Looks like fun, one holiday springs to mind instantly so I"ll try to write something on that later.
Just wondering, do we *have* to write it from our own personal point of view, or could we say, put ourselves in the shoes of an elderly person who dreads spending Christmas alone type thing?
Best of luck to everyone entered
Symph -
That would be a great idea to write it from someone else's point of view. The goal is to be creative, so why not? Thanks for asking!
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Hmm, I will see what I can enter for this. I do have a question however. It's not mentioned in the contest as an option or guideline or whatever, but if the reasons for disliking the holidays is because someone you held dearly to your heart has left for some reason or another, can we enter something like that? If not, I have a few other ideas; but that's my main reason for not enjoying holidays. Good idea for a contest and I hope you have a great time judging this one. And don't let the holidays be too rough on you; just kick em in the shins; it always works with most other situations.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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Jess -
Oh that is an excellent reason. The only explanation I have for not listing it above is that I hadn't thought of it.. but I will add it right now!
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Okie; sounds like I'd better get to writing! Thank ya kindly for allowing it.
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Looks like fun. I will try to write something.
etherealforu
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hey...do I get extra credit if I include ALL the holidays??? LOL truth is though, I've had such a poem in mind. just haven't written it yet!!! but this contest is inspiring me to get it down in writing...
Jo -
I look forward to reading it! Incorporate which ever holidays you like, and as many as you like. I don't discriminate!
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Good idea! I think I might come up with something for this...
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How is this "fair" when all the topics are unutterably and drearily boring? I could barely stay awake reading it......................................................................
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Some don't find it boring. I'm sorry you do! Well, I hope you find a more exciting contest to enter!
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This is a nice idea and I will have to write something for this contest! We'll see what the muse has on her mind1 Thanks, The Shaker
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good contest Pookie and great winning choices! CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS!
Jo -
Congratulations to all the winners. Well done! ~ Sue
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Congrats to the winners!
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I spent my holidays surrounded by my loving husband and dogs. Though I did have to work Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas. My husband made baked ziti and garlic bread, and we watched the marathon of law & order. Nothing special, but nothing to regret either! Thanks for your applause!
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