Dylan Thomas, Truman Capote and many other writers have shared memories of Christmases that shaped their lives.  In this Christmas season, you have probably reflected on some of the many stories of Christmases past.

At Christ Episcopal Church, a group of parishioners shared Christmas stories for an online booklet.  To read their stories, visit Christ Episcopal Church and click on the Christmas Reflections 2011 booklet.

If you would like to write about your own Christmas memories, but aren’t sure where to begin, try this writing prompt:

Make a list of words that you associate with Christmas.  Be sure to include adjectives, nouns and verbs.  Then, write an essay, meditation, prayer or poem about your memories using as many words from this list as possible.

Best wishes for a holy Christmas season.