Would anyone like a Holly on the Old Oak series this year?

November 5, 2011 - 8:44pm — quadraptor

Hey guys, remember last year I wrote Holly on the Old Oak? It was 12 Christmas stories that were suggested and inspired by TEF members. I was considering writing 12 more this year for you guys, since it was a lot of fun and I think people really love reading them.

Would you guys like me to do this again this year? If so, do you have any suggestions for stories? I don't want to duplicate anything I wrote last year, so please refer to the link above before you suggest.

The other thing I need to decide is whether to reuse the link above and just add a "2011 stories" section, or whether to just make a new blog for it this year.

Anyway, thanks for the feedback

I may be late posting some of the last ones since I will be taking a trip around that time, so please bear with me when it gets to that point

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Story ideas so far:

A Christmas story featuring the Endless Forest Witches from the Halloween story

A snowdeer story much like Frosty the Snowman

A Grinch story

The story of the Baker's Dozen

Possibly a Hanukkah or Kwanzaa story -Maybe this Kwanzaa story-Jewish folktale-Jewish tale about a tree that absorbed tears-

PLK's suggestions of The Twelve Months and several other stories

maybe a story that has to do with someone giving reverence to the graves at the Ruins for Christmas, and some outcome for honoring the dead. Would need a "loner" character as well as several ghost characters

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November 5, 2011 - 8:56pm — bluejay17

I think it's a great idea!

I think it's a great idea! The ones from last year were awesome- plus we have some new faces, so new ideas *wiggles eyebrows pointedly* XD

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November 5, 2011 - 8:56pm — Pegasicorn

I'd be interested in seeing

I'd be interested in seeing these kinds of stories done again. =]

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November 5, 2011 - 9:49pm — quadraptor

So lets see...I did a Good

So lets see...I did a Good King Wenceslas story, a Nativity story, a Chrismas Carol story, a Night Before Christmas story, and it looks like the rest of them were original stories. So hmm........

I could do a snowman (snowdeer) story...maybe a Grinch story...not sure what else...

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November 5, 2011 - 9:59pm — PLK217

If I would happen to find

If I would happen to find some interesting story, I would note you!

November 5, 2011 - 10:03pm — Kaoori

I loved reading these last

I loved reading these last year. I look forward to seeing this year's.

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November 5, 2011 - 10:07pm — trigger_mortis

Indeed! I thought they were

Indeed! I thought they were lovely stories, I'd love to read more! C:

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November 5, 2011 - 10:11pm — IoRez

Absolutely. Last year's were

Absolutely. Last year's were great.

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November 6, 2011 - 1:37am — quadraptor

Thanks for the feedback,

Thanks for the feedback, everyone! I'll definitely write these stories again this year. I'll start considering what stories to write this time, and of course suggestions and requests are very helpful!

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November 6, 2011 - 2:39am — Verdalas

You could go outside the box

You could go outside the box this year and maybe include stories from other cultures? I'm sure there are different ones out there. ^^

November 6, 2011 - 2:43am — Seed

I would love to see some! Oh,

I would love to see some! Oh, come to that...I wonder if there are stories that could be told only because the forest is a different sort of place -- a christmas tree in the endless forest...Would have to be different from a christmas tree anywhere else, right?

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November 6, 2011 - 3:01am — bluejay17

Idea - In Italy (I -think-)

Idea - In Italy (I -think-) instead of Santa coming around on Christmas Eve, it's a witch or an old lady. Maybe a story about her?

I'm not quite sure on details or anything, so I'll have a look round and find some information. I'll be back soon~

[edit] ^ Bouncing off Verdalas's idea here

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November 6, 2011 - 3:13am — quadraptor

Bluejay, I think I've heard

Bluejay, I think I've heard of that story before. I'll certainly look into maybe Hanukkah and Kwanzaa stories, maybe include a variation of one of those as well. That would be a lot of fun actually!

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November 6, 2011 - 3:29am — PLK217

Don't know what it was, but

Don't know what it was, but something reminded me of this old fairy tale: The Twelve Months.

It's not actually Christmas themed, it is more like a winter story but it can be a good inspiration.
Oh, an by the way: as I was searching for the English translation, I bumped into this. It is Good Stories for Great Holidays, and there are also some Christmas stories. I haven't read them, so I can't tell whether they would be for any use. Just in case you would be interested.

November 6, 2011 - 5:35am — Redkora

I'd love to see this again!

I'd love to see this again! You've made so many people happy in this community with your ideas.

If I get time, I might make a holiday related artwork and post it on the Holly on the Old Oak blog comments.

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November 6, 2011 - 5:39am — AngelWings

-goes to look at other ones-

-goes to look at other ones-

Christams stores do sound interesting though...track!

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November 6, 2011 - 10:33pm — quadraptor

I just had a cool idea! I

I just had a cool idea! I could have a Christmas story with the Endless Forest Witches!

In fact, I plan to write that as one of the stories, I love the idea already!

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November 8, 2011 - 5:45am — quadraptor

CelticMystress gave me a

CelticMystress gave me a great idea for a story that will need one "loner" character and a bunch of ghost characters XD

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November 8, 2011 - 7:06am — ocean

You're welcome to use any of

You're welcome to use any of my characters for anything if they inspire you at all. c: Just...for future reference lol. >>;

November 8, 2011 - 11:39pm — quadraptor

Thanks Ocean, I'll certainly

Thanks Ocean, I'll certainly look into your characters for the stories.

Still trying to decide who would make a perfect "Grinch" character...as well as someone to play the dog hehe...

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November 9, 2011 - 12:05am — AngelWings

Grinch? Sounds interesting! I

Grinch? Sounds interesting! I don't have many spiteful deer. Sorry I couldn't help! But if it can be female, maybe Tafari wouldn't mind!

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-Tabby

November 9, 2011 - 12:14am — Snowsauria

i thought I had commented on

i thought I had commented on this already. >.>
But yes, I love to read your stories. :')

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November 9, 2011 - 5:27am — quadraptor

I found a few Jewish

I found a few Jewish folktales, a Kwanzaa story, and a Christmas story I may adapt. I probably should start getting these set in stone so people can volunteer their deer for the stories.

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November 9, 2011 - 6:19am — Zyzzy

A character-in-the-making of

A character-in-the-making of mine would be perfect for the 'loner'... unfortunately he doesn't exist yet! xD (he won't give me a name, darn it! that's all I need!)

This sounds like an awesome idea

I can't wait to read the stories. I'll help out with ideas if I can... tracking for now

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November 9, 2011 - 10:05pm — PLK217

So, if you're still looking

So, if you're still looking for the stories, I read through that other stories I've found and I can suggest these two, for they are very Forest-like:

The Christmas Fairy of Strasbourg - neat and marry, and perfect as an old legend being told by some storyteller.

The Thunder Oak - quite gore and evil themed but still good

November 9, 2011 - 10:36pm — quadraptor

I think I have all the ones

I *think* I have all the ones I need, thank you for the suggestions. I saw that Thunder Oak story but I've got a few folktales already.

I have two more stories left to decide on, and last year one of the stories I wrote was actually a poem/song so I think I want to do another one of those this year.

The other idea I had was writing the traditional "Santa is late and needs help delivering presents" story, but possibly involve my Iugulare as "Santa" for the Endless Forest. But I'm not sure yet...could pick someone else for the role. I wanted to do a "bad character gets a chance to get some redemption" story

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Would anyone like a Holly on the Old Oak series this year?