Festive Wear
Do you have a special holiday outfit, whether for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve or any other occasion celebrated this month? If so, what’s it like, and how does it make you feel? How do you feel about the Christmas sweater, a tradition that Britons — including this dinosaur in the Natural History Museum…
On the Court
Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this illustration — or, tell us about a memory from your own life that this image makes you think of.Post it in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.Want more Picture Prompts? Find them all in this…
Clicking Her Heels
What do you think this image is saying? How does it relate to or comment on society or current events? Can you relate to it personally? What is your opinion of its message?Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.Want more Picture Prompts? Find them all in this column.Students 13…
Gift-Giving, Gift-Getting
What are you giving this holiday season? What are you hoping to get — or, what have you already received? Are you the sort of person who would like to be gifted material objects — or would you rather receive experiences of some kind? What, in your opinion, makes a great present? Tell us in…
Speed Skydiving
Are you an adrenaline junkie who lives for thrills? If so, would you ever skydive? Did you know about the sport of speed skydiving, which was first developed in 1999? If you watch the video above, you can see how much faster a speed skydiver goes. According to a related article, for the average amateur…
Gratitude
The holiday season is a time of gatherings and reflection. How often do you take stock of all the good things you have in your life? What are some of the things — big or small — that you’re grateful for? How easy does gratitude come to you?Tell us in the comments, then read the…
Other Selves
Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this illustration — or, tell us about a memory from your own life that this image makes you think of.Post it in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.Want more Picture Prompts? Find them all in this…
Crossed-Out Words
What do you think this image is saying? How does it relate to or comment on society or current events? Can you relate to it personally? What is your opinion of its message?Tell us in the comments, then read the related Opinion essay to learn more.Want more Picture Prompts? Find them all in this column.Students…
Book Lovers
Despite the popularity of digital media, bookstores and libraries are still valued places in a community. Are you a book lover? Do you enjoy going to bookstores? How often do you visit your local bookstore or library — and how much time do you spend there? Do you prefer to read “real,” tangible books or…
Staring
What do you think this image is saying? How does it relate to or comment on society or current events? Can you relate to it personally? What is your opinion of its message?Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.Want more Picture Prompts? Find them all in this column.Students 13…
