The ‘Christmas Prompts’ - Practical & Fun Ideas for the Festive Season

Introduction

Christmas is just around the corner - the time of year when we try to find the balance between mulled wine, buying presents and the obligatory ‘Where are we spending Christmas Eve?’.

Together with ChatGPT, we've developed some ‘Christmas prompts’ that solve typical festive questions and problems, while adding a bit of zest to Christmas preparations. Below are the best prompt templates - feel free to try them out 😉

Christmas limerick

A humorous limerick often brings just the right amount of festive cheer. With this prompt, ChatGPT creates a little poem that fits well into the festive season:

Prompt: ‘Write a humorous Christmas limerick about [My name], a [job title] from [place of residence] who is [particular character trait]. Use details like [a favourite hobby or special habit]. It should sound a little crazy, but Christmassy!’

My example:

It was a UX consultant from Hamburg,

She desperately needed a drink for Christmas.

She liked to test,

Drank mulled wine like a star,

And brought a smile back to us all.

Christmas carol

Would you like a Christmas song that summarises your personal experiences of the year? ChatGPT can use this prompt to create a customised song to the tune of a classic:

Prompt: ‘Create a humorous Christmas song about [My Name] and her*his year 202X as [job title]. Use the melody of [name of a well-known Christmas song] and include personal details such as [funny event of the year] and [special achievement]. The lyrics should be fun, but also a little touching!’

My example:

Oh Tara, yes, the UX fairy,

Always puts everyone in a good mood,

In Hamburg and in the UX realm,

She brings knowledge to the pond.

With hot mulled wine and a Christmas tree,

She spreads the UX dream!

Emergency gift generator

If you urgently need a gift, ChatGPT has a few quick and funny gift ideas ready with this prompt that are well suited to the person receiving the gift:

Prompt: ‘I urgently need a gift idea for [name of person, e.g. a friend or colleague]. This person likes [positive interests] and can't stand [certain things the person doesn't like]. Do you have a creative last-minute idea that suits their sense of humour and style?’

My example:

For my colleague Lina, who loves dogs and doesn't like coffee, ChatGPT suggested:

‘How about a ‘no-coffee dog training kit’ that includes fun, coffee-free treats for coffee breaks and an ‘anti-coffee play ball’ for the dogs (in the shape of a small coffee cup, of course).’

Christmas answer generator

‘Have you got all the presents yet?’ We all know this question - and with this prompt ChatGPT provides you with quick-witted, humorous answers to such classic Christmas questions:

Prompt: ‘Give me a humorous answer for the classic Christmas question “[insert typical Christmas question]”. The answer should suit me: I am [name, profession] and have [special attitude to Christmas]. The tone should be friendly and quick-witted!’

My example:

‘No, but luckily Christmas isn't until the 24th, so I still have three days left for a last-minute spurt - and then I'm sure I'll come up with the best spontaneous ideas again!’ 😉

Christmas plans decision helper

Undecided how you want to spend Christmas? This prompt will help you decide on the perfect Christmas Eve - from relaxed to sociable:

Prompt: ‘Help me decide what to do for Christmas. Here are my options: [Option 1, e.g. stay at home] and [Option 2, e.g. go to a relative's house]. I am [name] and tend to [particular like or dislike]. What do you suggest to make the most of the holidays?’

My example:

‘Tara, a hybrid mode would be perfect for you! Stay at home on Christmas Eve with mulled wine, a good film and some time for yourself. Then you can relax and go to your family on the 25th or 26th once the initial rush has died down.’

Digital detox promise for the holidays

If you feel the need to switch off a little at Christmas, this prompt will help you formulate a humorous digital detox resolution:

Prompt: ‘Write me a humorous detox promise for the Christmas holidays. I am [name, profession] and would actually like less [activity, e.g. checking emails or being on social media] and more [alternative activity, e.g. reading or going for a walk]. It should sound inspiring, but also a bit self-deprecating!’

My example:

‘I, Tara, a UX consultant with a penchant for email obsession, solemnly swear to spend the holidays as email-free as possible. If I get weak, I'll only allow myself one check if Father Christmas himself guesses my password.’

Professional Christmas - checklist for everyone who has to work over the holidays

In work mode over the holidays too? This humorous checklist shows how to combine work and festivities:

Prompt: ‘Create a list of funny Christmas checkpoints for [profession, e.g. UX consultant] who will still be in work mode during the holidays. The checkpoints should be ironic and humorous and focus on typical tasks and challenges in this profession.’

My example:

Here's what ChatGPT created for me as a UX consultant:

• Make sure all mulled wine-ready mugs are also user-tested and ergonomic.

• Create a wireframe for the ideal Christmas tree - maximum ‘joy-per-branch’ index guaranteed!

• Develop a prototype for ‘Buying presents next year’ - procrastination tracking included.

New Year in sight - ideas for the week after Christmas

If you want a relaxed start to the new year after Christmas, try this prompt for creative and relaxed ideas:

Prompt: ‘Create humorous ideas to spend the week after Christmas. I am [name] and have [particular way of working or attitude towards the new year, e.g. more relaxed or more productive]. The ideas should be easy to implement and make for a relaxed start to the new year.’

My example: ChatGPT suggests for me:

• ‘The year in colour": each day has a different theme - e.g. “blue” for a quiet reading day, “green” for walks and nature.

• ‘UX Resolutions": A list of the best UX insights of the year, summarised in a witty way.

• ‘Into the New Year without pressure": A vision board with a difference - with relaxed goals and easy-going fun instead of big resolutions.

Conclusion

So, that was our little Christmas post. Maybe there's something for you to try out ChatGPT for your own Christmas planning. Have fun discovering and Merry Christmas! 🎄🤶🎁Discover humorous "Christmas prompts" for limericks, gifts, and more! ChatGPT offers creative ways to make the holidays lighthearted and personal.