#winter prompt list

50 Winter Writing Prompts

1. Traveling to a frozen lake to go ice fishing.
2. Icicles collecting on the edges of the roof and tree branches.
3. Using snowshoes to find the perfect photo spot.
4. Ice skating on an outdoor rink/pond.
5. Participating in a white elephant gift exchange.
6. Getting a cold and having a red nose from using hundreds of tissues.
7. Adding extra tinsel and baubles to an ugly Christmas sweater.
8. Eating gallons of ice cream despite the cold weather.
9. Having snowball fights for hours on end.
10. Going days without seeing the sun.
11. Working up a sweat by shoveling snow.
12. Bundling up in five layers before stepping outside.
13. Taking part in an ice carving competition.
14. Putting together large puzzles while you’re stuck inside.
15. Making snowmen in an empty field.
16. Making snow angels.
17. Making homemade slush drinks out of the fresh snow.
18. Blowing hot air on your hands to keep them warm.
19. Using a nutcracker to open assorted nuts.
20. Dipping in a natural hot spring.
21. Building an igloo with a friend.
22. Getting thrown face first into a tall pile of snow.
23. Knitting warm scarves and sweaters.
24. Having snowflakes catch on your eyelashes.
25. Playing hockey with a team.
26. Following animal tracks in the snow.
27. Play fighting with spit-sharpened candy canes.
28. Being blinded by the light reflecting off the snow.
29. Decorating a yule log.
30. The crack of overburdened branches in a near silent forest.
31. Taking a warm bath after spending the day outside.
32. Settling in front of the fireplace at night.
33. Making personalized gingerbread men.
34. Sledding down the biggest hill in town.
35. Catching snowflakes on your tongue.
36. Finding the perfect snow globe for a collection.
37. Decorating the house with lights and pine branches.
38. Roasting nuts over the fire.
39. Putting off your diet because you can’t resist all the seasonal food and desserts.
40. Eating tomato soup and grilled cheese.
41. Walking outside where it’s early and all you can hear is the crunch of snow and ice under your feet.
42. Making hot chocolate with all the fixings.
43. Slipping on the ice despite wearing textured snow boots.
44. Being unable to go anywhere because you got snowed in.
45. Getting happily drunk off spiked eggnog.
46. Singing seasonal songs with friends and family.
47. Bundling up in a stack of quilts to read a book.
48. Cutting snowflakes out of paper and taping them to windows.
49. Going on a sleigh ride.
50. Spending a day at the slopes to ski/snowboard.