Mighty KidLit Community Holiday Competition

robynnmariehyde
Dec 27, 2025
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I had so much fun coming up with the following entry to the Mighty KidLit Community Holiday competition! The prompt was to write 100 words or less on a holiday tradition and this is one tradition I have avoided like the plague with my kids...

A Dire Christmas Warning:

Dearest Child,

‘Tis the season to be merry,
but I warn you – please be wary.
A spy has snuck into your room
scheming tons of Christmas doom.
On a shelf, he sits up high,
plotting with an evil eye.
You‘re nice, I know, but he will cheat.
Hear that flush? His plan's complete.
Your favorite toy has plugged the potty –
now it looks like you’ve been naughty!
No presents for you Christmas morning
lest you heed my fervent warning.
Ensure he doesn’t get you twice.
The elf upon the shelf’s not nice!

Yours Sincerely,

The Gnome in Your Home

I was thrilled to have been awarded a Mighty KidLit Connections membership for 2026 for this entry - WOW! There were so many amazing entries highlighting a range of traditions. They are all available to view within the community - I can highly recommend having a read through!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!

Mighty KidLit Community Holiday Competition

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