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Summary

The undefined website announces the Age of Empathy Prompt Challenge #3, inviting participants to submit essays, fiction, or poems on the theme of holiday songs, with submissions open from December 1 to December 20, 2020.

Abstract

The undefined website is hosting the final prompt challenge of the year, focusing on the theme of holiday songs. Participants are encouraged to share their personal experiences and emotions connected to holiday music through creative writing. The challenge, which runs from December 1 to December 20, 2020, will not have editors involved in editing entries to ensure fairness. Winners of the previous challenge have been congratulated, and the website thanks all participants for making the challenges successful and enjoyable. The upcoming changes for 2021 include announcing new challenges on the first of each month, with the entire month available for participation and winners announced on the fifth.

Opinions

  • The organizers express gratitude towards the participants of the previous challenges for their contributions to the success and enjoyment of the events.
  • The organizers are excited about the success of the first two prompt challenges of 2020.
  • The organizers value fairness in the competition, as indicated by their policy of not editing prompt entries.
  • Participants are encouraged to be creative, nostalgic, and emotive in their submissions, reflecting on their personal connections with holiday songs.
  • The organizers look forward to reading the submissions and express sincere gratitude to the community for their continued support.

Holiday Songs Bring Back Memories

Age of Empathy prompt challenge #3

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Hi Everyone! We hope you are well as December embraces us for the final month of the year. We are excited with the success of our first two prompt challenges of 2020. Prompt #3 will be our final challenge this year.

Next year, new challenges will begin on January 1, 2021. There will be a few changes. Prompt challenges will be announced on the 1st of the month. You will have the entire month for participating. Winners will be announced on the 5th of each month.

As we wrap up the year, we’d like to thank everyone who has participated in the prompt challenges so far. You are making them successful and fun!

Congratulations to prompt #2 winners, Michael Burg, MD and Suntonu Bhadra!

Age of Empathy Prompt Challenge #3

Do you celebrate Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanza, Festivus, or any other holiday this time of year? Did you celebrate one growing up? What kind of songs were in the background during this time?

Did you go caroling? Have you ever sung at an old folk’s home? Are you in a choir at your place of worship? Did you listen to Adam Sandler’s spoof songs on repeat? Did you enjoy Taylor Swift’s “Christmas Tree Farm” song last year? Do you like Mariah Carey’s remade holiday classics? Did you wonder why mommy was kissing Santa Claus in the song? Do you have country favorites that bring tears to your eyes?

Prompt: AoE Prompt #3: Holiday Songs

  • Write a personal essay, piece of fiction, or poem reflecting on your emotions and experiences connected with holiday songs.

Have fun, be nostalgic, bring on the tears — whatever you want to do. Let’s see your creativity shine!

Prompt Timeline: December 1, 2020 to December 20, 2020.

Prompt Mark: Please ensure your subtitle refers to the prompt with both prompt number and theme included. For example, “AoE Prompt #3: Holiday Songs.”

Prompt Tag: AoE Prompt

Important: Editors do not edit prompt entries. This is to keep the playing board fair. Because we don’t edit prompt entries, it is highly recommended you collect feedback from a writing friend or peer before submitting your prompt to the challenge.

Further Prompt Guidelines:

Guidelines and a sample are in this story:

We look forward to reading your submissions. Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

Stay safe and happy!

With sincerest gratitude, Aimee, Shanna, and Melissa

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