December 31 First Night Dungeon Master Prompt: While the people grow rowdy in the streets, the new year is celebrated differently by the wizards of the tower. They contemplate, they enjoy art, and they toast each other for their good work in the preceding year. It is to be their downfall. #DnD

December 31 First Night Writing Prompt: A misfit 20-something finds community when they stumble upon a First Night celebration.

In cities across North America, December 31 is First Night, a community celebration of the New Year through the arts. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn

December 30 Rizal Day Dungeon Master Prompt: One of the top critics of the ruling class, someone whose ideas have been shared broadly across the land, has been disappeared. #DnD

December 30 Rizal Day Writing Prompt: A writer is surprised by the arrival of the secret police, come to take them away for seditionist writing.

In the Philippines, December 30 is Rizal Day, a national holiday commemorating the life and death of the national hero, José Rizal. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn

December 29 Constitution Day Dungeon Master Prompt: Invite your party to a clandestine meeting at which the draft constitution of a democratic government is being reviewed, hidden away from the rulers. #DnD

December 29 Constitution Day Writing Prompt: On a future December 29, with Ireland on the cusp of reunification, a politician gives an address about the Constitution of Ireland.

In Ireland, December 29 marks Constitution Day, the anniversary of the coming into force of the Constitution of Ireland. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn

December 28 Proclamation Day Dungeon Master Prompt: The sudden declaration of a free colony at the edge of the kingdom has the capital abuzz. #DnD

December 28 Proclamation Day Writing Prompt: A precocious child unfurls a scroll in town square to issue a proclamation.

In South Australia, December 28 is Proclamation Day, commemorating the 1836 establishment of government in the province. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn

December 27 Saint Stephen's Day Dungeon Master Prompt: Borrowing as much or as little else from St. Stephen, conceive of a character for your world to be known as "The Saint of Horses." #DnD

December 27 Saint Stephen's Day Writing Prompt: A nonbeliever watches a horse blessing.

In many Eastern Christian countries, December 27 (26th in Western countries) is Saint Stephen's Day, honouring the first Christian martyr and patron saint of horses. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn

December 26 Wren Day Dungeon Master Prompt: Adopt the Wren Day procession more or less as it is and make it into a rural tradition in a corner of your world. #DnD

December 26 Wren Day Writing Prompt: After centuries of human taunting, the wrens take their revenge.

In Ireland and the Isle of Man, December 26 is Wren Day, a traditional celebration connected to St. Stephen's Day. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn

December 25 Takanakuy Dungeon Master Prompt: The city, normally a place with aspirations of civility, still holds to the old tradition of end-of-year fistfights to settle grievances. Your party has never seen this tradition before. #DnD

December 25 Takanakuy Writing Prompt: Christmas dinner takes an interesting turn as two family members settle an argument with a fistfight.

In the Chumbivilcas Province of Peru, December 25 marks Takanakuy, a festival involving music, dancing, and ritualized fighting. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn

December 24 Kūčios Dungeon Master Prompt: Conceive of a ritual dinner in your world, an event where 12 dishes representing 12 gods or beings or heroes are served. What is the reason for its being celebrated? #DnD

December 24 Kūčios Writing Prompt: A Kūčios dinner takes a surprising turn as the apostles themselves join the table.

In Lithuania, December 24 is Kūčios, the traditional and elaborate Christmas Eve dinner that is one of the most important events of the year. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn

December 23 Tibb's Eve Writing Prompt: The winter festival season kicks off with a night of rowdy drinking. When the wizards let loose, weird things tend to happen around the city. #DnD

December 23 Tibb's Eve Writing Prompt: From the perspective of a bartender, write about Tibb's Eve.

In Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada, December 23 is Tibb's Eve, a regional celebration often called the "official" start of Christmas. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn

December 22 Dongzhi Festival Dungeon Master Prompt: The winter festival is an annual battleground between a champion of light and a champion of darkness. Every year, the champion of light wins and the days begin to lengthen again. This year, the champion of darkness has a trick up their sleeve. #DnD

December 22 Dongzhi Festival Writing Prompt: A person with seasonal affective disorder struggles to enjoy the Dongzhi Festival as much as their loved ones.

In China and East Asia, the winter solstice (around December 22) marks the Dongzhi Festival, a time for family reunion. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn

December 21 Yaldā Night Dungeon Master Prompt: Invite your party to a solstice party with candlelight, pomegranates, and recitations of poetry. #DnD

December 21 Yaldā Night Writing Prompt: A group of young women decides to make Yaldā Night a night of protest against the regime.

In Iran and for Persian communities, the eve of the winter solstice is Yaldā Night. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn

December 20 International Human Solidarity Day Dungeon Master Prompt: An intercultural fraternity organization falls under the suspicion of the rulers of the land. #DnD

December 20 International Human Solidarity Day Writing Prompt: In the not-too-distant future, the officials associated with certain political movements find the law, at last, catching up to them.

Worldwide, December 20 is International Human Solidarity Day, a UN day to celebrate unity in diversity. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn

December 19 Goa Liberation Day Dungeon Master Prompt: In a land still under colonial rule, a neighbouring power is making moves to oust the rulers. #DnD

December 19 Goa Liberation Day Writing Prompt: Write about a mission by armed forces to liberate an occupied territory.

In India, December 19 is Goa Liberation Day, celebrating the end of 450 years of Portuguese colonial rule in Goa. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn

December 18 International Migrants Day Dungeon Master Prompt: A large group of migrants arrives at an unsuspecting capital, leading to some political turmoil. #DnD

December 18 International Migrants Day Writing Prompt: A migrant, expecting trouble at the border, is surprised by the welcome they receive.

December 17 Kurdish Flag Day Dungeon Master Prompt: In an occupied land, the flag of the original nation still hangs in secret in some homes. #DnD

December 17 Kurdish Flag Day Writing Prompt: A Kurdish family celebrates after Kurdistan becomes its own country.

For Kurds worldwide, December 17 is Kurdish Flag Day, celebrating the national symbol of the Kurdistan Region. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn

December 16 Simbang Gabi Dungeon Master Prompt: Create a nine-day religious celebration that is ongoing in your world; your players have until the end of the celebration to solve a deadly mystery. #DnD

December 16 Simbang Gabi Writing Prompt: A person celebrating Simbang Gabi in the Philippines undergoes profound change over the course of the nine-day celebration.

In the Philippines, December 16 marks the start of Simbang Gabi, a devotional nine-day series of masses leading up to Christmas. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn

December 15 Homecoming Day Dungeon Master Prompt: An island left uninhabited in the aftermath of a great war is finally reopened for the people to return home. Something unexpected has come to call that island home since the people left. #DnD

December 15 Homecoming Day Writing Prompt: In the dead of night, you are woken and told you have to flee to escape an invading military.

In Alderney, part of the Channel Islands, December 15 is Homecoming Day, marking the return of the islanders after World War II. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn