Sorry, don't think I've been so late on this in years if ever, but I should have them up some time today, and all the appropriate collections set up within the next few days.

If anyone has any last-minute suggestions, feel free to comment here with them!

Christmas eve can be calm or hectic, full of anticipation or spectacle or gratitude. If you're fortunate enough to be ready for Christmas (or even if you're not), then make a cup of cocoa, pull out some cookies and enjoy the last of our drabble offerings.

TSSS Drabble Day - due 23 Dec - Christmas Eve prompt

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Before they knew there was a solar system, ancient people knew about the solstices. We find reverence for the exchange of dark and light in so many cultural rituals. Some of our strongest traditions have their basis in that balance.

So, what have our creators done to mark this turning point? You know the drill.

TSSS Drabble Day - due 21 Dec - ( Read more... )

Imagine answering a knock on your door and being serenaded with cheery songs. Or hearing a group in a shopping mall - wouldn't that lighten the drudgery of shopping?

Music improves everything. Check out how our creators make today better by clicking on the link. Fa-la-la-la-la!

TSSS Drabble Day - due 19 Dec - Caroling prompt

There are all types of elves, from the ones who sell you cookies (Keebler) to the sexy ones who take your breath away (like Legalos), to the helpful ones who repair shoes or make Christmas toys.

Which elves did our creators focus on today? Time to click on the link and find out.

TSSS Drabble Day - due 17 Dec - Elf prompt

Is there a more cringe-worthy gift than an ugly sweater? Or maybe you wear it as a badge of honor. Or think it's hilarious. My number one priority is a sweater that's warm and comfy.

But despite Ugly Sweater Day, the prompt is actually only "sweater". So, let's see what warm and comfy creations are waiting for us. Click the link to find out.

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Another lovely gift to the world from the Americas, although it took a while to transform cocoa from a bitter ceremonial beverage to a pleasant bedtime drink. Whipping up a batch of sweet, foamy, hot cocoa (with just a sprinkle of cinnamon) sounds like a perfect accompaniment to today's offerings. Cheers!

TSSS Drabble Day - due 12 Dec - Cocoa ( Read more... )

When I was a kid, UNICEF was inextricably bound to Halloween. I remember carrying the little orange box as we went trick-or-treating from house to house, asking our neighbors to help countless children all over the globe. It was a gentle introduction to world citizenship. UNICEF used that spare change and all the other contributions over the years ( Read more... )

So,  a TS fan told me about another writing challenge happening, the Panfandom Hannukah Bingo . The bingo card has a LOT of food-related squares: applesauce, sour cream, brisket, sufganiyot, noshing, Chinese food (heh) and, of course, latkes ( Read more... )

I'm not sure the historical Saint Nicholas was ever jolly, but he's one of the most popular saints, primarily because of his reputation for kindness and generosity. Thousands of churches have been dedicated to him and he's the patron saint of such diverse groups as sailors and pawnbrokers. In modern times, we modeled an iconic symbol of joy and ( Read more... )