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New to the World Open in new Window. (ASR)
A collection of stories invoking the legends and folklore of indigenous North Americans
#2352414 by Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka Author IconMail Icon
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Superb.
Nice!
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January 2026 Aki Lacel Ya Awards

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The Mirror Tree Open in new Window. (13+)
Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”
#2350274 by Emberly Gray Author IconMail Icon


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Lonely Me Open in new Window. (E)
something I always wanted to write.
#2345305 by Someone Author IconMail Icon


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The 7/7 Forum Open in new Window. (18+)
Message Forum to chat and Interact with fellow WDC members 7 days a week
#2312629 by Jellyfish~Happy New Year 2026 Author IconMail Icon



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These are truly beautiful collection.
thank you... :)
Poetry winners for 2025 "Wintry Writing Wonderland" Open in new Window.

1st Place

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Christmas Whispers (A Sestina) Open in new Window. (E)
Finding Christmas spirit in the past
#2351117 by B𖢔ųҽyҽʐ 🦌 Author IconMail Icon


2nd Place

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Neighbors at Christmas Open in new Window. (E)
Helping doesn't have to mean knowing the full story.
#2351060 by Maddie Stone <2026 Edition> Author IconMail Icon


3rd Place

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Mary Did You Know  Open in new Window. (E)
An Acrostic poem set to the song, "Mary Did You Know."
#2351159 by StephBee Author IconMail Icon


Honorable Mentions
"Miracle" Open in new Window.
"Christmas Bedtime" Open in new Window.

Delay in sending MBs in this category to ❄️Krista❄️ Author IconMail Icon and Amethyst Snow Angel Author IconMail Icon for CR purposes








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Oh my goodness! Thank you so much! *Delight*
Congrats everyone!
Thank you so much! It was a wonderful contest!
Congratulations to everyone!
Congrats to everyone.
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Word Search Winners for 2025 "Wintry Writing Wonderland" Open in new Window.

1st Place

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WEIHNACHTEN! Open in new Window. (ASR)
German Christmas
#2351852 by Olivia - time to QUILL 2265891 Author IconMail Icon


2nd Place

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Victorian Christmas Traditions  Open in new Window. (13+)
Take a visit back into Christmas past
#2350364 by Ẃeβ࿚ẂỉԎḈĥ 2026 Author IconMail Icon


3rd Place

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Christmastime Birds in SWFL Open in new Window. (ASR)
Ever wonder what birds you can easily find in Florida during the winter?
#2350868 by Charles 🐾 Author IconMail Icon


Honorable Mentions
"December Delights Word Search" Open in new Window.
"Midwinter Magic" Open in new Window.
"Sugar Plum Sparkle" Open in new Window.
"Festival of Lights" Open in new Window.

Delay in getting Awardicons to Amethyst Snow Angel Author IconMail Icon and B𖢔ųҽyҽʐ 🦌 Author IconMail Icon for CR purposes. Sending out MBs in this category now, where I’m sure there will be some CR delays.



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Charles 🐾 Author Icon - Lol…just third…getting the typo now
Thank you so much, Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka !!! I did well for my first ever WS puzzle. I won't jinx this, therefore, I can retire from making WS puzzles ever again, now! *Angelic*
Congratulations to everyone.
Short Story Winners for 2025 "Wintry Writing Wonderland" Open in new Window.

1st Place

Gate 21 Open in new Window. (E)
An unexpected airport Christmas
#2351582 by Sumojo Author IconMail Icon


2nd Place

The Watch Open in new Window. (13+)
The story of a poignant Christmas gift. 628 words
#2351281 by I Resolve to Wear My Sox Author IconMail Icon


3rd Place

Resolution Open in new Window. (13+)
A successful New Year's resolution shouldn't cause a panic attack.
#2351010 by John Author IconMail Icon


Honorable Mentions
"The Gift That Wouldn't Stay Wrapped" Open in new Window.
"How Grincherella found Christmas" Open in new Window.
"Pegasus in the Snow" Open in new Window.
"Sam the Elf Saves Christmas" Open in new Window.

Delay in getting Awardicons to Olivia - time to QUILL 2265891 Author IconMail Icon, Maddie Stone <2026 Edition> Author IconMail Icon and iKïyå§ama Author IconMail Icon for CR purposes. Starting on the list of MBs to send to all contest entrants, and I’ll make sure to keep track of all delays for CR purposes. Thanks again to all for entering!



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Congratulations, everyone! *Clap*
Congratulations, everyone! *Bigsmile*
Congratulations to every winner.
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Wassailing in Wales  Open in new Window. (ASR)
A troupe of wassailers exchange political barbs for holiday fare
#2352166 by Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka Author IconMail Icon


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12 Poetic Days of Yuletide Open in new Window. (E)
12 different Poetry styles beginning December 21st- January 1st.
#2329171 by Witchy Yule Woman Author IconMail Icon


Started sending out MBs for entries to

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Wintry Writing Wonderland Open in new Window. (ASR)
A contest for creations celebrating winter holidays. CLOSED UNTIL NOVEMBER
#2349573 by Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka Author IconMail Icon


And I’ll list the winners and start sending out Awardicons in the next couple of days as well. For those of you who entered, if you have a preference of which of the exclusive MBs you want, email me to let me know. If I don’t get an email, I’ll make my best guess.
Just posted "Six More Facts " Open in new Window.

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Ahbleza Open in new Window. (ASR)
Observations and perceptions of the world around me
#2341133 by Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka Author IconMail Icon


Which is a follow-up of "Six Things About Me" Open in new Window. that Jeff Author IconMail Icon used to start a trend. He was the Elvis to my Forrest Gump.

Anyway Charles 🐾 Author IconMail Icon said if I did a follow-up posting, I had to challenge a couple of people to do a blog entry about six facts people might not know about them, so I’ll challenge Olivia - time to QUILL 2265891 Author IconMail Icon and StephBee Author IconMail Icon, because I’m fairly certain my blog post came out of a discussion I was having with one of them.
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Under the Hard Moon Open in new Window. (ASR)
A song celebrating the remembering of the year
#2352117 by Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka Author IconMail Icon


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12 Poetic Days of Yuletide Open in new Window. (E)
12 different Poetry styles beginning December 21st- January 1st.
#2329171 by Witchy Yule Woman Author IconMail Icon


And tried out popnotes, rather than dropnotes

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Lovely lyrics. And thank you for the pop notes
Charles 🐾 Author Icon - im proud of those Pop Notes. If there were Pop Notes MBs, I’d be demanding one right now! *Laugh*
A somewhat cheesy ode (and not too subtle invitation) to my friend Beholden Author IconMail Icon

Here’s to my friend Beholden Author IconMail Icon
Whose wisdom and writings are golden.
I hope he doesn’t mind,
That there’s no rhyming in the fifth line
But just an invitation to check out

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26 Paychecks  Open in new Window. (E)
Play along and collect a paycheck every two weeks.
#2350256 by Annette Author IconMail Icon


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What Ichabod Crane Author IconMail Icon said below

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26 Paychecks  Open in new Window. (E)
Play along and collect a paycheck every two weeks.
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Ahbleza Open in new Window. (ASR)
Observations and perceptions of the world around me
#2341133 by Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka Author IconMail Icon
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