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Christmas Tales I've Known and Loved

Think about a Christmas memory, something from your past, growing up, recent, or even a future thought you have. I'd like to hear your memories, special poems and feelings about this holiday. Since this lends itself to a story-like feel, please go ahead and use that format if it works for you. I like old-fashioned writers, like Charles Dickens, Robert Frost and the Brownings, but I'm open to just about anything, and like popular genres too. The most important thing is have fun, and tell me a wonderful story or tale of the holiday!

Normal AP rules apply. No bashing Christmas!!! Be nice! Keep it to a friendly, level for everyone to enjoy and apply! Thanks!

faith

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on December 14, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 700, Silver: 400, Bronze: 150, Honorable mention: 5 people
  • Final notes:
    This was one of the toughest contests I've judged to date! I appreciated each entry, and added a few HMs because I thought they were all so good! I ended up placing each in different categories, and then thinking through which one was best in that particular group. I also decided that older poems I would hold off on, and give preference to newer ones entered just for this contest. I like the fresh appeal of reading a newer poem. You all did an EXCELLENT job! I want to thank you for entering, and have a wonderful Christmas! You have certainly brightened my days as I've read and judged these!

    faith

Contest Winners

  1. The Gift
    She always said to never make promises.
    "Promises can be shattered and heartache takes its place.
    by Ziola 38 lines, 10 comments, on Nov 18 12:43 PM 2008. In Hope, Life, Love
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  2. Error: Unable to find finalist item 4817083, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  3. Glorious Appearing Hope
    Vast in number are the stars tonight,
    hanging against a black curtain like blinking lights.
    by Denerica 30 lines, 7 comments, on Dec 1 5:19 PM 2008. In Contest, Spiritual, Hope
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  4. Wintered Spice.
    by cutiepie 27 lines, 8 comments, on Nov 28 4:17 PM 2008. In Contest, Personal, Thoughts
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. Christmas
    Good evening:
    As I add honey to my tea and slowly sip, I throw another log on the fire .It gently warms the room having a calming effect on me. I yawn, look out the window next to me and see the frozen field. Just passed the
    by Bosiarbooger 5 lines, 1 comment, on Dec 11 10:17 PM 2008. In Contest, Christmas
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • cutiepie gold member
    December 14, 2008
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    Thank ypu very much for the HM Many congrats to the winners !!! Great contest, thanks for hosting