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CONTEST: The Great Holiday Contest!
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Breitkat
Breitkat
Pinball Amateur

Dec-10-2007 00:14

We thought we'd give Anikka an early present, since she’s been working so hard all year on the contests, and let her have a bit of a break....;-)

So...Wish On a Star is pleased to announce the Great Holiday Contest!

The premise is simple. Tell us about a holiday, any December or January holiday of your choosing (and yes, this includes the Southern Hemisphere too). It can be Hanukkah, Christmas, Rhamadan, Kwanzaa, Chinese New Year, the Winter Solstice, hey, we'll even take International Hug a Tiger Day. ;-D

The rules aren't much more complicated either. You can use any format you like--prose, poetry, story, haiku, song, whatever. The more original and creative it is, the better! Spelling, punctuation, and basic mechanics DO count, as always. And the piece MUST be about a holiday, in one form or another. Does it have to refer to Sleuth, or mystery or noir genres? Not really, no, but if you can tie them in, it’ll be a bonus.

And for those who think they're not 'writers' or proficient English speakers, we’d REALLLLLLY like to see as many entries as possible. We're judging on effort, not on perfection. So give it a shot, you just might surprise yourself!!

Entries are due by 11:59 SERVER time, December 31st, so get your thinking caps on, and like the elves, get to work!! ;-D

(A word of advice: We're looking for holidays that fall between December 1 and February 10. Don’t bother trying to submit something about May Day; it won’t fly. ;-)


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Breitkat
Breitkat
Pinball Amateur

Dec-17-2007 14:45

I LOVE IT!!!! Fantastic job, Gargoyle!! Missy will kiss you for that one! ;-D

Lozz33
Lozz33

Dec-18-2007 18:29

In sweltering heat, we sit around
Drinking and eating in the sun's rays
The countdown is coming and we wait
A fresh start on new years day

Thought i'd give this thing a shot. I'm an aussie so its usually really hot throughout december and january...

Breitkat
Breitkat
Pinball Amateur

Dec-18-2007 22:49

Looks great!! A southern entry, yaaaayyyy!!! Any others out there?? ;-)

brick84
brick84
Sleuth About Town

Dec-19-2007 13:42

Ok. I don't know if there's a rule that forbids this, but I'm entering one
that I posted in the "limerick" contest. It does deal with a holiday.
Plus I thought it would be funny. But then again, my thinking ain't what it use to be. :-)


There once was a villain, named Harold,
His victim's he stuffed in a barrel.
But she got away,
On a special day,
And now is nicknamed, "Christmas Carol".



Breitkat
Breitkat
Pinball Amateur

Dec-19-2007 14:37

ROFL. That's great!! Keep 'em comin', guys!! ;-D

lilangel
lilangel
Sleuth About Town

Dec-20-2007 22:07

As much as I want to do this... the winter holidays have very little happy memories for me... if any at all. Although...

Once upon a time, a few years back, there was a woman who just turned of legal age. She asked her betrothal if she could go to town to buy some liquor. She was so excited that she could legally buy it, she went there and got some. She came home, and her betrothal and her went and poured drinks. She had been amongst family. New Years rolled around and they crashed.

:D THE END :D

Kevin Greene
Kevin Greene
Old Shoe

Dec-21-2007 23:44

Nice Lilangel!

:D :D GREAT ENTRIES EVERYONE!

Can't wait till the judging. Who are the judges, anyway?

Breitkat
Breitkat
Pinball Amateur

Dec-22-2007 00:01

The judges will be the members of Wish On a Star, the sponsors of this contest. ;-)

Keep 'em comin', guys!! We'd like to see lots of entries. How bout some stories? ;-)

ctown28
ctown28
Huntsman

Dec-24-2007 11:20

Twas the night before Christmas and through The Dawg
Pound.
It was eerily quiet, not even a sound.
The treasures were shining, in the trophy room with flair.
We hoped a new item soon would be there.

The agents were sleeping, snug in their beds.
Visions of treasures danced in their heads.
Brady in a Mexican and ctown in a Newsie.
Had just settled down for a long winter snoozy.

When down the block we heard a loud clatter.
We ran out the door to see what was the matter.
Seems a treasure was stolen and The Green Hand knew.
They told us to start with the fortune teller, Miss
Xandra Pew.

We went to wake the agents to make a game plan.
But they were all missing, along with the agency van.
When all of the sudden, from just down the street.
The van turned the corner, here came the fleet.

There was a young driver, who was up for a thrill.
An agency director, known simply as lil.
Even past visitors were in on the game.
She huddled them together and called them by name.

Now Breitkat, now Annika, Babyluv and Brady
On 25, on ctown, on Carter and Bonelady.
Off to St. James' Park, no favor's too small.
Now hunt away, hunt away, hunt away all

Brady solved the first; we didn't have to go far.
The next favor we needed, the waiter Artemus Carr.
Breitkat was next, Missy at her side,
They've worked well together on hunts worldwide

Babyluv solved and we had the option to crack.
Ctown could do it, he has that knack.
The last favor is for the Tailor, Penelope Pins.
We let Carter do the honors, and then Dawg Pound wins.

We returned to the agency, hookah in hand.
With 400 more fame and a prize of 4 grand.
It was a tough one to win, other agencies put up a
good fight.
Dawg Pound wishes Happy Holidays to all Sleuthers, and
to all a good night!!!!

roamie
roamie
Well-Connected

Dec-25-2007 05:21

OH, Great job Ctown. Loved that one.

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