There are dozens of holidays throughout the year. If you would like to write stories about holidays, you are entering an ever-demanding market. From New Year’s Day to New Year’s Eve, you have a wealth of choices. Only one month does not have a national holiday, and that month is August.
Additionally, there are state, city, county, and community holidays. Holiday stories are by far the easiest to write. They require little research to find every detail about any kind of holiday. In fact, some housewives have found at-home careers writing holiday stories.
Take Christmas, for instance. It begins with celebrating the birth of Christ and extends to Santa Claus and gift-giving. Gift-giving (and buying) has become an institution in itself. Look at all the ballyhoo and beauty of the Macy’s Parades. Last night, I watched Miracle on 34th Street for the first time in decades, and I was as excited as I was when I first saw it as a child. Can you imagine how many stories have been written about the impact that film had on Americans and people beyond our borders? How about the idea that Natalie Wood’s mother didn’t want her to believe in myths?
There are countless stories tied to Easter — myth or fiction? Religious or commercial? (Not much difference these days.)
I could go on and on, but by now, you should have the idea and can take it from here.
Oh yes, there’s the upcoming Valentine’s Day, but don’t get me started. I’ve made my point. As they used to say, “With pen in hand, I put ink to the paper!”
Just sayin’,
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