Nine prompts for nine candles! (The original menorah (Hebrew word for lamp), which stood in the Temple, had seven lights; because (one of) the miracle(s) of Chanukah was that the lone undamaged jug of olive oil burned for eight days despite only being enough for one, the chanukiah (candelabra, also called a menorah by English speakers, comes in many, many, many varieties) lit on Chanukah has eight candles/olive oil slots and a ninth with which to light the rest. I can go into more detail or find relevant links if anyone wants more information.)

All of these prompts reference Chanukah traditions, history, or experience in some way, but can hopefully be interpreted however you'd like. This is another element I can expand upon, though, if anyone's curious.

Happy writing!

1. "That's a lot more fire than I expected."

2. "Of course it isn't gambling! This is a children's game, [Name]!"

3. One or more characters get together for an evening of warmth and food. Candles optional.

4. "Eating healthy doesn't exist this week. Eat all the deep-fried, cheesy, chocolatey things!"

5. "It's a coin...made of chocolate. Do not be fooled by its shiny appearance!"

6. A character who's been feeling down finds comfort in something connected to their childhood or in something that's been a constant in their life.

7. An impossible victory is won.

8. A rallying cry is sounded!

9. Something that was tarnished or desecrated is finally restored.

~Z

PS: Why yes, number five is also referencing the beginning of Aladdin. Chocolate coins are just shinier than common oil lamps. It's all in the tin foil.

I had no particular prompt in mind, and there's clearly appetite for it: Go ahead! I will happily write to your prompts.

Structurally, I was thinking of ten or so days of writing, to make sure people have time to get things onto paper, and then commentary and crit mostly on the Board - with the expectation that people participating would also be putting serious thought and time into the discussions after. Beyond that, I have no plans!

Would be nice to see a new one.